The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 6
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 6!
For more than 20 years and with more than 1,000 episodes, SmackDown has showcased WWE's top Superstars and created countless memorable moments.
#1 - SmackDown 232
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2004
SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman announces a 15-Man Royal Rumble Match to determine who will challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at No Way Out. While SmackDown's finest compete for this chance at glory, the Beast offers up an opportunity of his own. Plus, Jamie Noble challenges Rey Mysterio for the Cruiserweight Championship.
#2 - SmackDown 229
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2004
Months of family tension explodes between Los Guerreros when they take on the Basham Brothers in tag team action. Hardcore Holly takes on United States Champion Big Show in a Street Fight in the main event. Plus, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, and many more in action.
#3 - SmackDown 234
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2004
Brock Lesnar plays mind games with Eddie Guerrero. However, Latino Heat may get some payback a little early as he teams with Kurt Angle to face the Beast and United States Champion Big Show in the main event. Plus, Rhyno goes one-on-one with Hardcore Holly, Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio takes on Tajiri, and more.
#4 - SmackDown 238
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/11/2004
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin comes to SmackDown to reclaim his property from Brock Lesnar. However, the Rattlesnake may be in for a cold reception. John Cena prepares for his opportunity at Big Show's United States Championship by taking on Rhyno. Plus, WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero battles Shelton Benjamin, an 8-Man Tag Team match, and more.
#5 - SmackDown 279 - Tribute to the Troops
Season 6 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/23/2004
The Superstars of SmackDown journey overseas to pay tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces by celebrating Christmas in Baghdad. From Kurt Angle & Luther Reigns taking on Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero to The Undertaker going one-on-one with Heidenreich, WWE salutes the troops by bringing them a little taste of home.
#6 - SmackDown 244
Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/22/2004
Following Kurt Angle's recent injuries at the hands of Big Show, Paul Heyman returns to fill his place as General Manager of SmackDown. United States Champion John Cena takes on Chavo Guerrero Sr. and Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero in a Handicap Match. Plus, WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero and D-Von Dudley clash in the main event and more.
#7 - SmackDown 243
Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/15/2004
John "Bradshaw" Layfield and SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle enlist Big Show to punish WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero, but Big Show adds a stipulation to their confrontation that spells danger for the Olympic Gold Medalist. Rob Van Dam faces Booker T. United States Champion John Cena battles Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero and more.
#8 - SmackDown 242
Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/8/2004
SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle names the recipient of The Great American Award and new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Booker T shows his true colors when he teams with Rob Van Dam to take on Charlie Haas & Big Show. Plus, Theodore Long takes some special precautions, United States Champion John Cena faces Danny Basham, and more.
#9 - SmackDown 240
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/25/2004
After Paul Heyman's unexpected departure from WWE, Kurt Angle assumes the role of SmackDown General Manager. With the Olympic Gold Medalist already shaking things up by trading Triple H back to Raw, he turns his attention to giving SmackDown's newest acquisition a WWE Championship opportunity against Eddie Guerrero in the main event.
#10 - SmackDown 239
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2004
Shelton Benjamin, Billy Gunn, Rey Mysterio, and Charlie Haas compete in a series of Gauntlet Matches for an opportunity to challenge Eddie Guerrero for the WWE Championship. John Cena begins his reign as United States Champion by defending the gold against Rhyno. All this and much more.
#11 - SmackDown 235
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/19/2004
Eddie Guerrero kicks off his reign as the new WWE Champion by settling a family rivalry as he faces Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero. However, when a special guest referee is added, Latino Heat learns that hard truths cut both ways. Plus, Brock Lesnar sets his sights on who's next, Kurt Angle & John Cena battle the Basham Brothers, and more.
#12 - SmackDown 233
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2004
SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman promises to announce a new no. 1 Contender to challenge the WWE Champion at WrestleMania XX. While Kurt Angle tries to impress the boss by taking on Hardcore Holly in the main event, United States Champion Big Show readies to prove that he can handle more gold. Plus, Rey Mysterio, Jamie Noble, and many more.
#13 - SmackDown 231
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2004
Eddie Guerrero teams with Kurt Angle to take on Chavo Guerrero & Chavo Guerrero Sr. In retribution for having his mouth washed out with soap, SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman looks to punish the perpetrators by putting them in a 2-on-4 Handicap match against WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and others. Plus, Rey Mysterio, Billy Kidman, and more.
#14 - SmackDown 230
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2004
SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman orders Cena to take on Rhyno in a main event match where the loser will have to literally clean up his mouth. While Kurt Angle tries to help mend the problems between Eddie and Chavo Guerrero, Latino Heat is faced with a hard truth about his family ties. Plus, several Superstars qualify for the Royal Rumble.
#15 - SmackDown 228
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2004
In an effort to silence allegations of his desire to be a singles competitor, Eddie Guerrero looks to regain his focus on the Tag Team Division as Los Guerreros take on The World's Greatest Tag Team in the main event. After weeks of absence, Kurt Angle returns and shares his plans to enter the 2004 Royal Rumble. All this and much more.
#16 - SmackDown 237
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2004
General Manager Paul Heyman demands a public apology from WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero for his a week ago, but ends up facing Guerrero in a match in the main event. Brock Lesnar gloats over stealing "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's ATV. John Cena warms up for his WrestleMania XX match against United States Champion Big Show by facing A-Train.
#17 - SmackDown 278
Season 6 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/16/2004
After successfully retaining the WWE Championship at Armageddon, John "Bradshaw" Layfield's victory celebration is cut short when Kurt Angle challenges JBL for the gold. When the winner of the Tough Enough competition is finally announced, the lucky individual receives a royal welcome to SmackDown. All this and much more.
#18 - SmackDown 236
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/26/2004
WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero hunts Kurt Angle, but is ejected from the building by General Manager Paul Heyman. Rey Mysterio takes on Nunzio, Billy Kidman, and Jamie Noble in a Sudden Death Fatal 4-Way No. 1 Contender's Match for the Cruiserweight Championship. Brock Lesnar has words of warning for his WrestleMania XX opponent Goldberg.
#19 - SmackDown 241
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/1/2004
SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle gives the Superstars of his brand a new prize to compete for. While WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero readies to see who will earn an opportunity at his title, John "Bradshaw" Layfield receives an unjust reward. Plus, Rey Mysterio & Spike Dudley in tag team action, The Dudley Boyz take on Akio & Sakoda, and more.
#20 - SmackDown 280
Season 6 - Episode 53 - Aired 12/30/2004
The fate of John "Bradshaw" Layfield's reign as WWE Champion is left up to chance. Heidenreich receives an eerie glimpse into the other side when The Undertaker offers him a choice. John Cena shows what kind of champion he is after Rene Dupree challenges him for the United States Championship. All this and more.
#21 - SmackDown 263
Season 6 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/2/2004
Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero meet in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield promises to give Charlie Haas the opportunity of a lifetime if he can defeat his chief of staff Orlando Jordan. John Cena, Rob Van Dam & Rey Mysterio team up against Kenzo Suzuki, Rene Dupree & United States Champion Booker T. All this and more.
#22 - SmackDown 249
Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/27/2004
The United States Championship is on the line in the main event when John Cena defends the gold against Rene Dupree in a Lumberjack Match. SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle looks to further humiliate Eddie Guerrero. Despite Booker T being tormented by The Undertaker's mind games, it is Paul Bearer that is taken for ride. All this and much more.
#23 - SmackDown 266
Season 6 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/23/2004
Big Show & Eddie Guerrero face Kurt Angle & Luther Reigns. The Undertaker faces some demons from his past in a Handicap Match against former Ministry of Darkness members Gangrel & Viscera. Plus, United States Champion Booker T goes one-on-one with Paul London, Spike Dudley defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Mysterio, and much more.
#24 - SmackDown 250
Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/3/2004
On a night where The Undertaker takes on Booker T in the main event, Paul Heyman gives The Deadman a choice regarding his recently-abducted friend, Paul Bearer. After WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero battles Danny Basham, John "Bradshaw" Layfield announces a stipulation for their upcoming match. Plus, Rey Mysterio faces Rene Dupree and much more.
#25 - SmackDown 269
Season 6 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/14/2004
SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long announces a Battle Royal to determine the No. 1 Contender for the United States Championship. After being forced to apologize for his actions, Heidenreich calls out The Undertaker. Hardcore Holly challenges John "Bradshaw" Layfield for the WWE Championship, Eddie Guerrero takes on Luther Reigns, and more.