WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 11
As SmackDown celebrates its first decade, the Undertaker shows why he has been among the most dominant Superstars in WWE history. CM Punk forms a new Society while the Hart Dynasty looks to prove it's the best.
Season 11 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 10.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
As SmackDown celebrates its first decade, the Undertaker shows why he has been among the most dominant Superstars in WWE history. CM Punk forms a new Society while the Hart Dynasty looks to prove it's the best.
Episode Guide
Season 11 Progress Shield
January 2, 2009
Jan 2, 2009 · 85 min
WWE Champion Jeff Hardy reunites with ECW Champion Matt Hardy for a Tag Team Match main event as The Hardy Boyz take on Edge and Big Show. Shelton Benjamin looks to stake his claim
January 9, 2009
Jan 9, 2009 · 86 min
SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero stacks the deck against Triple H by forcing The Game to earn his spot in the Royal Rumble by competing in a series of matches dubbed Tripl
January 16, 2009
Jan 16, 2009 · 82 min
Triple H's hopes of competing in the 2009 Royal Rumble Match are dependent on a less than fortunate Superstar, as SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero tasks MVP with represent
January 23, 2009
Jan 23, 2009 · 82 min
Despite vehemently denying any involvement with the recent accident befalling WWE Champion Jeff Hardy, Edge finds himself competing in a No Disqualification Match against Matt Hard
January 30, 2009
Jan 30, 2009 · 79 min
Matt Hardy takes to the ring to explain why he turned on his brother. The Undertaker, Triple H, Vladimir Kozlov, and many more compete in a series of matches to qualify for the upc
February 6, 2009
Feb 6, 2009 · 84 min
Before all four Superstars compete against each other in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match at No Way Out, Triple H partners with The Undertaker to take on Big Show and WWE Cha
February 13, 2009
Feb 13, 2009 · 84 min
While Edge looks to avoid injury before defending the WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber, four of the five challengers for his title meet in a Fatal 4-Way Match. Jeff
February 20, 2009
Feb 20, 2009 · 85 min
After capturing the World Heavyweight Championship at No Way Out, Edge battles Jeff Hardy in the main event. SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero looks to prevent any Raw Supe
February 27, 2009
Feb 27, 2009 · 84 min
Much to the dismay of SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero, John Cena returns to the brand in pursuit of an opportunity to challenge Edge for the World Heavyweight Championshi
March 6, 2009
Mar 6, 2009 · 84 min
John Cena makes his presence felt when Big Show and Edge meet to sign the contract for their battle for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. The Undertaker accepts S
March 13, 2009
Mar 13, 2009 · 82 min
The Undertaker battles Vladimir Kozlov. World Heavyweight Champion Edge goes one-on-one with Kofi Kingston. The Miz & John Morrison defend the World Tag Team Championship against W
March 20, 2009
Mar 20, 2009 · 82 min
The love triangle between Big Show, Vickie Guerrero, and World Heavyweight Champion Edge continues. MVP challenges Shelton Benjamin for the United States Championship. Plus, The Un
March 27, 2009
Mar 27, 2009 · 80 min
As WrestleMania XXV rapidly approaches, Big Show finds himself getting off on the wrong foot with John Cena. On a night where Rey Mysterio meets Chavo Guerrero in singles action, J
April 3, 2009
Apr 3, 2009 · 80 min
In the main event, Jeff Hardy goes one-on-one with Ezekiel Jackson. MVP puts the United States Championship on the line in a match against the former champion, Shelton Benjamin. Pl
April 10, 2009
Apr 10, 2009 · 83 min
Jeff and Matt Hardy meet in a Stretcher Match. After losing the World Heavyweight Championship to John Cena, Edge comes face-to-face with the new champion on The Cutting Edge. Rand
SmackDown - Apr. 17, 2009
Apr 17, 2009 · 82 min
WWE Champion Triple H has a face-to-face confrontation with Randy Orton. The ongoing problems between Matt and Jeff Hardy lead SmackDown General Manger Theodore Long to schedule th
SmackDown - Apr. 24, 2009
Apr 24, 2009 · 82 min
Edge addresses his final opportunity at championship glory. Batista partners with Shane McMahon to take on Legacy's Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase. Plus, The Undertaker meets Big Show i
SmackDown - May. 01, 2009
May 1, 2009 · 81 min
World Heavyweight Champion Edge goes one-on-one with Mr. Money in the Bank CM Punk in the main event. The No. 1 Contender for World Heavyweight Championship is decided in a Fatal 4
SmackDown - May. 08, 2009
May 8, 2009 · 86 min
In an attempt to silence Chris Jericho's constant complaining, Jeff Hardy makes Y2J an offer he can't refuse. Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio addresses the WWE Universe. Wor
SmackDown - May. 15, 2009
May 15, 2009 · 83 min
Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion Edge. CM Punk partners with John Morrison to take on The World's Greatest Tag Team of Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin.
SmackDown - May. 22, 2009
May 22, 2009 · 85 min
Jeff Hardy and World Heavyweight Champion Edge battle each other for the right to choose the stipulation for their upcoming match at Extreme Rules. CM Punk goes one-on-one with Chr
SmackDown - May. 29, 2009
May 29, 2009 · 85 min
Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio & Jeff Hardy take on Chris Jericho & World Heavyweight Champion Edge. CM Punk looks to even the score with Umaga when The Samoan Bulldozer ta
SmackDown - Jun. 05, 2009
Jun 5, 2009 · 84 min
World Heavyweight Champion Edge welcomes Jeff Hardy to The Cutting Edge to discuss their upcoming Ladder Match at Extreme Rules. The Rated-R Superstar also faces Intercontinental C
SmackDown - Jun. 12, 2009
Jun 12, 2009 · 85 min
Edge and Jeff Hardy clash to determine the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. CM Punk goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho. John Morris
SmackDown - Jun. 19, 2009
Jun 19, 2009 · 84 min
Jeff Hardy faces Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk battles Rey Mysterio. Edge faces off against John Morrison. R-Truth partners with Cryme
SmackDown - Jun. 26, 2009
Jun 26, 2009 · 84 min
Fresh off buying Raw back from Donald Trump, Mr. McMahon returns to SmackDown to put Theodore Long in his place. However, the SmackDown General Manager looks to impress The Chairma
SmackDown - Jul. 03, 2009
Jul 3, 2009 · 83 min
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk & Jeff Hardy face Unified WWE Tag Team Champions Edge & Chris Jericho in a tag team match main event. Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio take
SmackDown - Jul. 10, 2009
Jul 10, 2009 · 84 min
Chris Jericho challenges Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio for the gold. After World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk makes his presence felt during a bout between Kane and Jeff H
SmackDown - Jul. 17, 2009
Jul 17, 2009 · 83 min
Jeff Hardy & Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio face Dolph Ziggler & Chris Jericho in the main event. While CM Punk goes one-on-one with John Morrison. All this and much more.
SmackDown - Jul. 24, 2009
Jul 24, 2009 · 86 min
While continuing to spread his gospel of living a straight edge lifestyle to the WWE Universe, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Interconti
SmackDown - Jul. 31, 2009
Jul 31, 2009 · 84 min
Just days after successfully defeating CM Punk to reclaim the World Heavyweight Championship at Night of Champions, Jeff Hardy puts the gold on the line in the main event when he g
SmackDown - Aug. 07, 2009
Aug 7, 2009 · 86 min
CM Punk challenges Jeff Hardy for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Finlay, Mike Knox, R-Truth, and Dolph Ziggler compete against each other in a Fatal 4-Way Ma
SmackDown - Aug. 14, 2009
Aug 14, 2009 · 85 min
Jeff Hardy is forced into taking on The Hart Dynasty in a Handicap Match main event. While The Charismatic Enigma prepares to pull double duty, CM Punk takes to the ring to go one-
SmackDown - Aug. 21, 2009
Aug 21, 2009 · 84 min
World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy continues his efforts to silence CM Punk's rhetoric by partnering with Matt Hardy and John Morrison to take on The Straight Edge Superstar and
SmackDown - Aug. 28, 2009
Aug 28, 2009 · 80 min
The heated rivalry between Jeff Hardy and CM Punk comes to an end when The Straight Edge Superstar defends the World Heavyweight Championship against The Charismatic Enigma in a Lo
SmackDown - Sep. 04, 2009
Sep 4, 2009 · 86 min
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk finds his high moral ground eclipsed by the darkness of The Undertaker's return. Rey Mysterio puts the Intercontinental Championship on the line
SmackDown - Sep. 11, 2009
Sep 11, 2009 · 83 min
CM Punk faces Matt Hardy in a Submission Match. Following his recent capture of the Intercontinental Championship, John Morrison takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Charlie Haa
SmackDown - Sep. 18, 2009
Sep 18, 2009 · 85 min
The sins of SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long earn him a chauffeured journey on the Highway to Hell courtesy of The Undertaker. Batista goes one-on-one with Chris Jericho in the
SmackDown - Sep. 25, 2009
Sep 25, 2009 · 82 min
Following The Undertaker's recent abduction of SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, The Deadman is granted a World Heavyweight Championship opportunity against CM Punk at Hell
SmackDown - Oct. 02, 2009
Oct 2, 2009 · 85 min
Superstars from both ECW and Raw come to SmackDown for the brand's 10th anniversary. D-Generation X partners with The Undertaker & WWE Champion John Cena to take on World Heavyweig
SmackDown - Oct. 09, 2009
Oct 9, 2009 · 84 min
With the World Heavyweight Championship around the waist of The Undertaker once again, Mr. McMahon announces that The Deadman will defend his title against three Superstars at Brag
SmackDown - Oct. 16, 2009
Oct 16, 2009 · 81 min
On a night where Chris Jericho is chosen by SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to lead the brand into battle against Raw at Bragging Rights, several Superstars compete for the
SmackDown - Oct. 23, 2009
Oct 23, 2009 · 85 min
Kane & Chris Jericho take on Rey Mysterio & Batista. Just days before defending the World Heavyweight Championship in a Fatal 4-Way Match, The Undertaker puts the gold on the line
SmackDown - Oct. 30, 2009
Oct 30, 2009 · 87 min
With Big Show's betrayal of Team Raw at Bragging Rights earning him a World Heavyweight Championship opportunity at Survivor Series, Kane and Chris Jericho collide in the main even
SmackDown - Nov. 06, 2009
Nov 6, 2009 · 81 min
Tensions on the road to Survivor Series continue to rise when World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker chastises Big Show and Chris Jericho for their recent actions. Batista's cha
SmackDown - Nov. 13, 2009
Nov 13, 2009 · 83 min
The Undertaker and Chris Jericho meet each other in singles action for the first time ever. Rey Mysterio and Batista sign the contract for their upcoming battle at Survivor Series.
SmackDown - Nov. 20, 2009
Nov 20, 2009 · 83 min
The Brothers of Destruction take on the Unified WWE Tag Team Champions Jeri-Show. Dolph Ziggler receives another chance at the Intercontinental Championship in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls M
SmackDown - Nov. 27, 2009
Nov 27, 2009 · 84 min
World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker faces Chris Jericho. Kane and Batista battle to determine the No. 1 Contender for Undertaker's title. CM Punk introduces the WWE Universe
SmackDown - Dec. 04, 2009
Dec 4, 2009 · 84 min
Batista makes a statement. Beth Phoenix, Mickie James, and Natalya compete in a Triple Threat Match to determine the No. 1 Contender for the Women's Championship. Plus, Luke Gallow
SmackDown - Dec. 11, 2009
Dec 11, 2009 · 84 min
Batista battles Rey Mysterio in a Street Fight. The foundations of a Straight Edge Society continue to spread throughout the WWE Universe when CM Punk & Luke Gallows battle Matt Ha
SmackDown - Dec. 18, 2009
Dec 18, 2009 · 82 min
Batista battles Rey Mysterio to determine a new No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre partners with CM Punk & Luke Gallows
SmackDown - Dec. 25, 2009
Dec 25, 2009 · 85 min
D-Generation X invades this special Christmas edition of SmackDown to defend the Unified WWE Tag Team Championships against The Hart Dynasty in the main event. Rey Mysterio looks t