The WORST episodes of WWE SmackDown
Every episode of WWE SmackDown ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of WWE SmackDown!
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 866
Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/2016
As WrestleMania 32 approaches, Sasha Banks looks to get a piece of the Divas Champion early by going one-on-one with Charlotte. When Brock Lesnar calls out Dean Ambrose for a fight, it is The Wyatt Family that answers. AJ Styles takes on Tyler Breeze. Plus, Roman Reigns competes against Bubba Ray Dudley, Dolph Ziggler in action, and more.
#2 - SmackDown 714
Season 15 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/26/2013
From London, England, The Undertaker returns for his first match on SmackDown in nearly three years against The Shield's Dean Ambrose. Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger continue their brutal rivalry in a No Disqualification Match. Plus, Sheamus faces Big Show and Randy Orton goes one-on-one with the 'World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry.
#3 - SmackDown Live 907
Season 19 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2017
After calling out Renee Young to force an undeserved apology, The Miz finds himself defending the Intercontinental Championship against Dean Ambrose in the main event. John Cena and WWE World Champion AJ Styles sign the contract for their match at the Royal Rumble. SmackDown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss looks to give Becky Lynch a taste of her own medicine in singles action. Plus, Nikki Bella's issues with Natalya continue and more.
#4 - SmackDown 855
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2016
Dean Ambrose defends the Intercontinental Championship against Kevin Owens. Kalisto goes one-on-one with United States Champion Alberto Del Rio. As the Royal Rumble match approaches, The Miz invites some of the participants to an edition of MizTv. Plus, Charlotte defends her Divas Championship against Becky Lynch and much more.
#5 - SmackDown 856
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2016
Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose & Neville face Sheamus & Kevin Owens. After capturing the United States Championship on Raw, Kalisto puts his gold on the on the line against the former champion, Alberto Del Rio. Plus, The Dudley Boyz battle Luke Harper & Erick Rowan in a Tables Match, Becky Lynch takes on Brie Bella, and more.
#6 - SmackDown 857
Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2016
While preparing to defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against 29 other superstars in the Royal Rumble Match, Roman Reigns faces off against The League of Nations in the main event. Things get more than a little heated between Kevin Owens and Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose when featured on MizTV. Plus, The New Day and more.
#7 - SmackDown 858
Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2016
When Chris Jericho invites Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns to join him on an all new edition of The Highlight Reel, an interruption from Bray Wyatt leads to Y2J teaming up with his guest to take on The Wyatt Family. Plus, Kalisto defends his recently won United States Championship against Neville, AJ Styles goes one-on-one with Curtis Axel, and more.
#8 - SmackDown 860
Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2016
Chris Jericho and AJ Styles collide in the main event. The Dudley Boyz share their true feelings about the WWE Universe. In another cryptic message, The Wyatt Family continues its crusade. Plus, Naomi faces Sasha Banks, Neville & the Lucha Dragons battle Stardust & The Ascension, and much more.
#9 - SmackDown 861
Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2016
Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns team up to take on The Dudley Boyz in the main event. Before Chris Jericho can give AJ Styles an answer to his recent challenge, Y2J comes face-to-face with The Miz. Plus, Brie Bella makes her presence felt during Charlotte's battle with Natalya, Dolph Ziggler & the Lucha Dragons battle the League of Nations, and more.
#10 - SmackDown 862
Season 18 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2016
Triple H sends a message to Roman Reigns. In a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event, AJ Styles partners with Chris Jericho & Mark Henry to take on The New Day. Plus, Dolph Ziggler teams with Neville & the Lucha Dragons to battle the League of Nations, Big Show goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens, and much more.
#11 - SmackDown 863
Season 18 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2016
Dean Ambrose goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens in the main event. Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks battle each other for the opportunity to challenge Charlotte for her Divas Championship. Plus, R-Truth finally gives Goldust a chance to be his tag team partner, AJ Styles takes on Kofi Kingston, and much more.
#12 - SmackDown 864
Season 18 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2016
Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler & The Usos take on The Wyatt Family. Tensions on an all-new MizTV lead The Miz & Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens to team up against Neville & Sami Zayn. Plus, Chris Jericho explains why he turned on AJ Styles, Lana targets Brie Bella, and more.
#13 - SmackDown 865
Season 18 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/17/2016
AJ Styles goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens in the main event. Dean Ambrose returns to his roots to prepare for his WrestleMania Street Fight with Brock Lesnar. Charlotte learns that the rivalry between Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch isn't as strong as their desire to get even with The Divas Champion. All this and more.
#14 - SmackDown 596
Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2011
The Corre officially introduces themselves to the WWE Universe. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long suffers a mysterious injury. With Long out of commission, Vickie Guerrero takes control and orders one member of Wade Barrett's new army to take on World Heavyweight Champion Edge in the main event. Plus, Kofi Kingston and more in action.
#15 - SmackDown 867
Season 18 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/2016
With WrestleMania 32 just days away, take a special look at all the rivalries and moments leading up to the The Grandest Stage of Them All. Dean Ambrose goes one-on-one with Erick Rowan in the main event. AJ Styles faces Heath Slater. All this and more.
#16 - SmackDown 868
Season 18 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/7/2016
Before teaming with Cesaro to take on Kevin Owens & Chris Jericho in the main event, AJ Styles comes face-to-face with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. Apollo Crews makes his SmackDown debut by taking on Curtis Axel. Zack Ryder challenges The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship. Plus, Natalya faces Summer Rae and more.
#17 - SmackDown 869
Season 18 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/14/2016
Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with Sami Zayn. After making his presence felt on a new MizTV, Zack Ryder takes to the ring to battle with newcomer Baron Corbin. Several tag teams compete in a tournament to determine the new No. 1 Contenders for the Tag Team Championship. Plus, AJ Styles takes on Alberto Del Rio, Paige faces Emma, and much more.
#18 - SmackDown 870
Season 18 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/21/2016
Dean Ambrose & Sami Zayn take on Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens. When The Miz goes too far with AJ Styles on an all new MizTV, The A-Lister finds himself going one-on-one with The Phenomenal One. Before they meet at Payback to determine the No. 1 One Contenders for the Tag Team Championship, The Vaudevillains send a message to Enzo and Cass.
#19 - SmackDown 871
Season 18 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/28/2016
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion The Miz. Apollo Crews continues to impress the WWE Universe when takes on Stardust. Things quickly turn into a family affair when Dean Ambrose invites Natalya to be his guest on the Ambrose Asylum. Plus, Sami Zayn, Enzo & Cass, League of Nations, and more.
#20 - SmackDown 750
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2014
2014 starts off with a bang as The Shield almost explodes prior to a match against the Usos. Later on in the night, the Shield competes again against CM Punk and the Usos! Also it's a family affair when the Wyatts compete against Cody Rhodes and Goldust!
#21 - SmackDown 872
Season 18 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/5/2016
The Club battles Roman Reigns & The Usos in the main event. After a confrontation on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel, Sami Zayn goes one-on-one with The Miz. Plus, Natalya & Becky Lynch team up against Emma & Women's Champion Charlotte, The Vaudevillains in action, and much more.
#22 - SmackDown 877
Season 18 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/9/2016
Dean Ambrose goes one-on-one with Chris Jericho. Cesaro & Sami Zayn take on Alberto Del Rio & Kevin Owens. After some heated words are exchanged, Enzo & Cass find themselves taking on The Club's Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows. Plus, Baron Corbin in action, Sheamus comes face-to-face with Apollo Crews, and much more.
#23 - SmackDown 878
Season 18 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/16/2016
After violence erupts between the Money in the Bank participants on a new and improved Highlight Reel, Dean Ambrose partners with Sami Zayn & Cesaro to take on Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens & Alberto Del Rio. AJ Styles goes one-on-one with The New Day's Xavier Woods. In a Fatal 4-Match, Big Cass battles Aiden English, Kofi Kingston, and Luke Gallows.
#24 - SmackDown 879
Season 18 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/23/2016
When a frustrated Seth Rollins issues an open challenge to any WWE Superstar to face him, it is Sami Zayn who steps up. Sheamus and Apollo Crews clash in singles action. The New Day receives an eerie message from The Wyatt Family. Plus, AJ Styles goes one-on-one with Jimmy Uso, Cesaro takes on Alberto Del Rio, and more.
#25 - SmackDown 880
Season 18 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/30/2016
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dean Ambrose faces Intercontinental Champion The Miz. Sheamus, Cesaro, Alberto Del Rio, and Apollo Crews compete in a Fatal 4-Way Match for an opportunity to challenge Rusev for the United States Championship. Plus, The Wyatt Family in action, Sasha Banks takes on Summer Rae, and much more.