WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 12
The Straight Edge Society continues to recruit new members. The Nexus rises. The Superstars of Raw and SmackDown look for Bragging Rights. All this and more in the 2010 season of Smackdown.
Season 12 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 11.
- 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
The Straight Edge Society continues to recruit new members. The Nexus rises. The Superstars of Raw and SmackDown look for Bragging Rights. All this and more in the 2010 season of Smackdown.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
January 1, 2010
Jan 1, 2010 · 83 min
Several Superstars compete in a series of Beat the Clock Challenges to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Drew McIntyre puts the Intercontine
January 8, 2010
Jan 8, 2010 · 82 min
Rey Mysterio battles Batista in the main event to see who will face World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker at the Royal Rumble. CM Punk's self-righteous crusade throughout WWE c
January 15, 2010
Jan 15, 2010 · 84 min
After The Undertaker's interference cost both men a chance to become the new No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Batista and Rey Mysterio meet in a Steel Cage M
January 22, 2010
Jan 22, 2010 · 83 min
When Rey Mysterio calls out The Undertaker before they meet for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble, The Ultimate Underdog finds him face-to-face with a differen
January 29, 2010
Jan 29, 2010 · 84 min
Triple H goes one-on-one with CM Punk as Shawn Michaels faces Rey Mysterio in the main event. In a No Disqualification Match, John Morrison once again challenges Drew McIntyre for
February 5, 2010
Feb 5, 2010 · 85 min
Edge addresses his opportunity at WrestleMania XXVI on The Cutting Edge. Rey Mysterio, John Morrison, Chris Jericho and many more Superstars compete in a series of matches in the h
February 12, 2010
Feb 12, 2010 · 84 min
Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker in a No Disqualification Match. With his Straight Edge Society in his corner, CM Punk takes to the ring
February 19, 2010
Feb 19, 2010 · 84 min
Edge tries to avoid the Undertaker's wrath during a main event match against Batista. CM Punk makes in intentions for Elimination Chamber known and joins with his Straight Edge Soc
February 26, 2010
Feb 26, 2010 · 83 min
Edge and United States Champion The Miz tangle in the main event. Drew McIntyre, Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth, John Morrison, Kane, CM Punk, and Shelton Benjamin all compete in Money in
SmackDown - Mar. 05, 2010
Mar 5, 2010 · 83 min
John Morrison & R-Truth battle The Hart Dynasty and Cryme Tyme in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match for a chance at challenging ShoMiz for the Unified WWE Tag Team Titles at WrestleMa
SmackDown - Mar. 12, 2010
Mar 12, 2010 · 82 min
World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho invites Edge to The Highlight Reel. When Rey Mysterio looks to celebrate his daughter's birthday with the WWE Universe, CM Punk and his Str
SmackDown - Mar. 19, 2010
Mar 19, 2010 · 83 min
Edge hosts The Cutting Edge, featuring World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho and his NXT pupil Wade Barrett. When an angry Rey Mysterio decides to accept CM Punk's recent challe
SmackDown - Mar. 26, 2010
Mar 26, 2010 · 82 min
Just days before teaming with John Morrison to challenge ShoMiz for the Unified WWE Tag Team Titles, R-Truth takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Big Show in the main event. All
SmackDown - Apr. 02, 2010
Apr 2, 2010 · 80 min
Despite successfully retaining the World Heavyweight Championship against Edge at WrestleMania XXVI, Chris Jericho finds the celebration cut short when Jack Swagger seizes an oppor
SmackDown - Apr. 09, 2010
Apr 9, 2010 · 85 min
With an opportunity to challenge Jack Swagger for the World Heavyweight Championship at Extreme Rules at stake, Chris Jericho and Edge clash. Jack Swagger goes one-on-one with John
SmackDown - Apr. 16, 2010
Apr 16, 2010 · 84 min
In response to Raw Superstar Randy Orton receiving an opportunity for the World Heavyweight Championship over a competitor from SmackDown, General Manager Theodore Long orders Jack
SmackDown - Apr. 23, 2010
Apr 23, 2010 · 81 min
Rey Mysterio & Kane take on The Straight Edge Society's CM Punk & Luke Gallows. World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger takes to the ring for a Non-Title Match against John Morriso
SmackDown - Apr. 30, 2010
Apr 30, 2010 · 83 min
Edge delives a farewell address to SmackDown before heading to Raw. After treating the WWE Universe to a rendition of his life story, World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger finds
SmackDown - May. 07, 2010
May 7, 2010 · 85 min
When Drew McIntyre's actions lead SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to strip him of the Intercontinental Championship and fire him from the brand, Superstars are given a chan
SmackDown - May. 14, 2010
May 14, 2010 · 84 min
CM Punk orders his Straight Edge Society not to join him at ringside during his match against Rey Mysterio. A new Intercontinental Champion is crowned when Kofi Kingston and Christ
SmackDown - May. 21, 2010
May 21, 2010 · 84 min
With SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long's recent decisions against him being overturned, Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre returns to action to go one-on-one with Big Sh
SmackDown - May. 28, 2010
May 28, 2010 · 84 min
Several Superstars compete in a series of matches to qualify for the upcoming Fatal 4-Way Match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Drew McIntyre partners with World Heavyweigh
SmackDown - Jun. 04, 2010
Jun 4, 2010 · 84 min
After the news breaks that The Undertaker was found in a vegetative state following a suspicious attack, Kane looks to lay the memory of his brother to rest. With The Deadman gone,
SmackDown - Jun. 11, 2010
Jun 11, 2010 · 84 min
Big Show battles CM Punk. An altercation between Rey Mysterio and World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger leads to a Non-Title Match. With The Undertaker's apparent demise weighing
SmackDown - Jun. 18, 2010
Jun 18, 2010 · 86 min
Jack Swagger partners with CM Punk to take on Rey Mysterio & Big Show in the main event. Kane takes exception to an impersonation of his brother The Undertaker. With his job as Sma
SmackDown - Jun. 25, 2010
Jun 25, 2010 · 85 min
SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long and Vickie Guerrero begin evaluating potential competitors for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. CM Punk is punished by Kane in a No Disqu
SmackDown - Jul. 02, 2010
Jul 2, 2010 · 84 min
Jack Swagger's frustrations over losing the World Heavyweight Title get the better of him when he partners with "Dashing" Cody Rhodes against Big Show & World Heavyweight Champion
SmackDown - Jul. 09, 2010
Jul 9, 2010 · 83 min
Big Show faces Jack Swagger in the main event. After being humbled by SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, Drew McIntyre sets out to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Ma
SmackDown - Jul. 16, 2010
Jul 16, 2010 · 84 min
Jack Swagger looks to prove his innocence in The Undertaker's demise as he battles Kane in the main event. The Straight Edge Society fails to prevent Big Show from exacting revenge
SmackDown - Jul. 23, 2010
Jul 23, 2010 · 84 min
Rey Mysterio battles Jack Swagger in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. Christian partners with Matt Hardy to take on Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes. Plus, Big Show's problems with CM Punk and
SmackDown - Jul. 30, 2010
Jul 30, 2010 · 84 min
Rey Mysterio battles Jack Swagger in a No Disqualification Match main event. Michelle McCool defends the Women's Championship against Tiffany. In a Non-Title Match, Dolph Ziggler g
SmackDown - Aug. 06, 2010
Aug 6, 2010 · 81 min
The person responsible for The Undertaker's demise is revealed when Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one with Drew Mcintyre in the main event. MVP partners with JTG & Chris Masters to take
SmackDown - Aug. 13, 2010
Aug 13, 2010 · 84 min
World Heavyweight Champion Kane takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Kofi Kingston. Rey Mysterio gears up to take on Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in the main event. I
SmackDown - Aug. 20, 2010
Aug 20, 2010 · 84 min
World Heavyweight Champion Kane reveals his twisted motivations for putting The Undertaker in a vegetative state. Alberto Del Rio makes his debut against Rey Mysterio in the main e
SmackDown - Aug. 27, 2010
Aug 27, 2010 · 83 min
World Heavyweight Champion Kane goes one-on-one with Rey Mysterio in a No Disqualification Match. The Undertaker addresses the sins of his brother. Big Show takes to the ring to ba
SmackDown - Sep. 03, 2010
Sep 3, 2010 · 82 min
The dark and twisted sibling rivalry between The Undertaker and World Heavyweight Champion Kane is on display when The Devil's Favorite Demon sends a grave message to his brother.
SmackDown - Sep. 10, 2010
Sep 10, 2010 · 80 min
The Undertaker battles CM Punk in the main event. Matt Hardy sets his sights on making a huge statement when he goes one-on-one with Alberto Del Rio. Kofi Kingston partners with Th
SmackDown - Sep. 17, 2010
Sep 17, 2010 · 82 min
The Undertaker and World Heavyweight Champion Kane meet face-to-face one last time. After trying to incite an altercation with Alberto Del Rio on The Peep Show, Christian goes one-
SmackDown - Sep. 24, 2010
Sep 24, 2010 · 81 min
World Heavyweight Champion Kane learns that his ongoing rivalry with The Undertaker is far from over. Alberto Del Rio looks to give Christian a break. "Dashing" Cody Rhodes & Drew
SmackDown - Oct. 01, 2010
Oct 1, 2010 · 82 min
Big Show battles The Nexus in a Handicap Match. John Cena faces off against World Heavyweight Champion Kane in a Lumberjack Match. The Undertaker takes to the ring to battle CM Pun
SmackDown - Oct. 08, 2010
Oct 8, 2010 · 83 min
Following Paul Bearer's recent return from the dark side to help World Heavyweight Champion Kane get the better of The Undertaker, The Devil's Favorite Demon addresses his unholy r
SmackDown - Oct. 15, 2010
Oct 15, 2010 · 79 min
With the grave being the only logical place for the The Undertaker and Kane's sibling rivalry to finally come to an end, Paul Bearer beckons The Phenom to challenge The Devil's Fav
SmackDown - Oct. 22, 2010
Oct 22, 2010 · 76 min
As Bragging Rights approaches, Superstars from Raw clash with the Superstars of SmackDown a little bit early. Team SmackDown's Big Show, Rey Mysterio & Kofi Kingston take on Team R
SmackDown - Oct. 29, 2010
Oct 29, 2010 · 82 min
Alberto Del Rio, Edge, and Rey Mysterio clash in a Triple Threat Match main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Two champions clash a
SmackDown - Nov. 05, 2010
Nov 5, 2010 · 82 min
When The Nexus returns to SmackDown, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long tasks Edge, Kofi Kingston, Big Show, Alberto Del Rio, and World Heavyweight Champion Kane to face them
SmackDown - Nov. 12, 2010
Nov 12, 2010 · 79 min
With his membership in The Nexus at stake, David Otunga looks to break his recent losing streak by returning to SmackDown to go one-on-one with Edge in a Lumberjack Match. Dolph Zi
SmackDown - Nov. 19, 2010
Nov 19, 2010 · 80 min
After kidnapping Paul Bearer on the previous edition of SmackDown, Edge uses his hostage to get the better of World Heavyweight Champion Kane. As the road to Survivor Series winds
SmackDown - Nov. 26, 2010
Nov 26, 2010 · 82 min
While Edge continues to hold Paul Bearer hostage, World Heavyweight Champion Kane is forced to give The Rated-R Superstar exactly what he wants in the hopes of getting his father b
SmackDown - Dec. 03, 2010
Dec 3, 2010 · 82 min
After recently giving in to Edge's mind games to grant him a chance at the World Heavyweight Championship, Kane goes one-on-one with The Rated-R Superstar for the right to choose t
SmackDown - Dec. 10, 2010
Dec 10, 2010 · 82 min
As his attempts to rescue Paul Bearer from the clutches of Edge become even more desperate, World Heavyweight Champion Kane & Alberto Del Rio take on The Rated-R Superstar & Rey My
SmackDown - Dec. 17, 2010
Dec 17, 2010 · 80 min
A Tag Team Match main event is created after things break down in a battle between Rey Mysterio and WWE Champion The Miz. LayCool takes to the ring to protest their Tables Match ag
SmackDown - Dec. 21, 2010
Dec 21, 2010 · 83 min
On a special Christmas Eve edition of SmackDown, John Cena battles Vickie Guerrero and Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in a Handicap Match. WWE Champion The Miz faces Randy
SmackDown - Dec. 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010 · 84 min
Dolph Ziggler defends the Intercontinental Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Kofi Kingston and Jack Swagger. World Heavyweight Champion Edge & Rey Mysterio face Kane &