WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 13
Christian, Mark Henry, Daniel Bryan, and Dolph Ziggler headline the 2011 season of SmackDown. Edge retires from in-ring competition, but continues to stir things up by way of his talk show the Cutting Edge.
Season 13 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 12.
- 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
Christian, Mark Henry, Daniel Bryan, and Dolph Ziggler headline the 2011 season of SmackDown. Edge retires from in-ring competition, but continues to stir things up by way of his talk show the Cutting Edge.
Episode Guide
Season 13 Progress Shield
SmackDown - Jan. 07, 2011
Jan 7, 2011 · 85 min
Edge defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Kane in a Last Man Standing Match. Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio battle in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. Dolph Ziggler defend
SmackDown - Jan. 14, 2011
Jan 14, 2011 · 82 min
Edge welcomes Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero to The Cutting Edge. Kofi Kingston faces Jack Swagger. A verbal confrontation leads to Rey Mysterio and R-Truth battling Alberto Del
SmackDown - Jan. 21, 2011
Jan 21, 2011 · 82 min
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 ta
SmackDown - Jan. 28, 2011
Jan 28, 2011 · 82 min
Randy Orton & World Heavyweight Champion Edge face Dolph Ziggler & WWE Champion The Miz. Big Show's issues with The Corre escalate when The World's Largest Athlete goes one-on-one
SmackDown - Feb. 04, 2011
Feb 4, 2011 · 82 min
Acting SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero forces Edge to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Dolph Ziggler. Rey Mysterio, Wade Barrett, Kane, and many more Sma
SmackDown - Feb. 11, 2011
Feb 11, 2011 · 78 min
With Vickie Guerrero serving as Special Guest Referee, Dolph Ziggler challenges Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship. Alberto Del Rio and Kofi Kingston clash in singles comp
SmackDown - Feb. 18, 2011
Feb 18, 2011 · 81 min
As SmackDown reaches a record-breaking milestone with 600 episodes, Superstars from both SmackDown and Raw compete in a 12-Man Tag Team Match. When Vickie Guerrero strips Edge of t
SmackDown - Feb. 25, 2011
Feb 25, 2011 · 83 min
On the orders of SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, Vickie Guerrero's career on SmackDown is on the line in the main event when Vickie partners with Drew McIntyre for a Mixed
SmackDown - Mar. 04, 2011
Mar 4, 2011 · 83 min
Alberto Del Rio and World Heavyweight Champion Edge sign the contract for their upcoming battle at WrestleMania XXVII. The Undertaker addresses the recent comments made by Triple H
SmackDown - Mar. 11, 2011
Mar 11, 2011 · 81 min
Christian teams with World Heavyweight Champion Edge to take on Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay. For the first time in over a year, Triple H returns to SmackDown to send a message to
SmackDown - Mar. 18, 2011
Mar 18, 2011 · 79 min
An altercation between Christian and Alberto Del Rio leads SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to order both men to compete in a Steel Cage Match. Big Show and Kane put aside t
SmackDown - Mar. 25, 2011
Mar 25, 2011 · 82 min
As the Road to WrestleMania XXVII continues, The Undertaker delivers a final word of warning to his upcoming opponent, Triple H. After SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long forbi
SmackDown - Apr. 01, 2011
Apr 1, 2011 · 79 min
With WrestleMania XXVII just a few days away, this edition of SmackDown features a look at all the action and excitement heading into the upcoming battles on The Grandest Stage of
SmackDown - Apr. 08, 2011
Apr 8, 2011 · 84 min
Alberto Del Rio faces Christian for a World Heavyweight Championship Match at Extreme Rules. Big Show partners with Kane, Santino Marella, and Kof Kingston to take on The Corre in
SmackDown - Apr. 15, 2011
Apr 15, 2011 · 82 min
Edge's untimely retirement forces him to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship. A 20-Man Battle Royal is held to determine who will face Alberto Del Rio for the vacated tit
SmackDown - Apr. 22, 2011
Apr 22, 2011 · 81 min
While the WWE Universe mourns the end of Edge's in-ring career, Alberto Del Rio preys on their emotions by throwing an unceremonious Retirement Party for The Rated-R Superstar. Hea
SmackDown - Apr. 29, 2011
Apr 29, 2011 · 81 min
Randy Orton & Christian take on Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay. Before heading to Raw, Rey Mysterio competes against Mark Henry in his final match with the brand. Heath Slater & Jus
SmackDown - May. 06, 2011
May 6, 2011 · 81 min
The WWE Universe decides whether Mark Henry, The Great Khali, or Randy Orton will challenge Christian for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Daniel Bryan battles
SmackDown - May. 13, 2011
May 13, 2011 · 79 min
Christian & World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton take on Sheamus & Mark Henry. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett battles Kane. Two former members of Legacy clash when Ted Di
SmackDown - May. 20, 2011
May 20, 2011 · 80 min
World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton faces Mark Henry. After sending his former allies in The Corre a message, Ezekiel Jackson finds himself aligning with WWE Tag Team Champions
SmackDown - May. 27, 2011
May 27, 2011 · 80 min
Christian, Mark Henry, and Sheamus meet in a Triple Threat Match to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Ezekiel Jackson continues his crusade
SmackDown - Jun. 03, 2011
Jun 3, 2011 · 82 min
Sheamus challenges Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. Wade Barrett defends the Intercontinental Championship against his former ally Ezekiel Jackson. Jinder Mahal
SmackDown - Jun. 10, 2011
Jun 10, 2011 · 78 min
Christian turns his back on the WWE Universe and asks World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton for one more golden opportunity. After responding to this request, The Viper takes to t
SmackDown - Jun. 17, 2011
Jun 17, 2011 · 82 min
In the hopes of being added to the upcoming battle for the World Heavyweight Championship at Capitol Punishment, Sheamus goes one-on-one with Christian in the main event. Alberto D
SmackDown - Jun. 24, 2011
Jun 24, 2011 · 84 min
After SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long refuses to change the outcome of Capitol Punishment, Christian finds himself going one-on-one with Kane in the main event. Wade Barret
SmackDown - Jul. 01, 2011
Jul 1, 2011 · 83 min
Christian demands SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long give him another opportunity to challenge Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. Ted DiBiase looks humiliate
SmackDown - Jul. 08, 2011
Jul 8, 2011 · 82 min
After Sheamus clears the ring of all the Superstars set to compete in the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long orders The Celtic Warrior
SmackDown - Jul. 15, 2011
Jul 15, 2011 · 82 min
Days before challenging Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank, Christian decides to take a gamble. In preparation for his title defense against Ca
SmackDown - Jul. 22, 2011
Jul 22, 2011 · 83 min
Christian begins his reign as World Heavyweight Champion by facing Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson. Randy Orton takes on Kane in a Street Fight. Plus, Mark Henry turns up
SmackDown - Jul. 29, 2011
Jul 29, 2011 · 83 min
With WWE under his control as Chief Operating Officer, Triple H comes to SmackDown to assert his authority. When World Heavyweight Champion Christian tries to play The Game, Captai
SmackDown - Aug. 05, 2011
Aug 5, 2011 · 81 min
Randy Orton & John Morrison take on R-Truth & World Heavyweight Champion Christian. While his rivalry with Mark Henry continues, Sheamus proves that he can stand toe-to-toe with a
SmackDown - Aug. 12, 2011
Aug 12, 2011 · 82 min
Under the authority of WWE COO Triple H, the Superstars of SmackDown compete in exciting matches. In the main event, Randy Orton goes one-on-one with The Great Khali. Christian fac
SmackDown - Aug. 19, 2011
Aug 19, 2011 · 82 min
Superstars compete in a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the No. 1 One Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. With the WWE Championship now firmly in his grasp, Alberto
SmackDown - Aug. 26, 2011
Aug 26, 2011 · 81 min
As Bret Hart fills in as the General Manager of SmackDown, Christian takes legal action to overturn the "Hit Man"s decision on who will receive a chance at the World Heavyweight Ch
SmackDown - Aug. 30, 2011
Aug 30, 2011 · 83 min
Superstars from both SmackDown and Raw compete on a special Super SmackDown Live. When Christian challenges Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match
SmackDown - Sep. 09, 2011
Sep 9, 2011 · 76 min
Despite being forbidden to have any physical contact with World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton, Mark Henry looks to make his presence felt in a big way when The Viper goes one-on
SmackDown - Sep. 16, 2011
Sep 16, 2011 · 80 min
Edge welcomes Mark Henry and World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to The Cutting Edge. While his suspicious actions continue to baffle the WWE Universe, Sin Cara takes to the rin
SmackDown - Sep. 23, 2011
Sep 23, 2011 · 77 min
Christian challenges Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Lumberjack Match. Another confrontation between Sin Cara and Daniel Bryan leaves the WWE Universe seeing
SmackDown - Sep. 30, 2011
Sep 30, 2011 · 81 min
Randy Orton faces Christian in the main event. Sheamus looks to add another accolade to his list of accomplishments when The Celtic Warrior challenges Cody Rhodes for the Intercont
SmackDown - Oct. 07, 2011
Oct 7, 2011 · 86 min
In the main event, Sheamus & Randy Orton team up to take on Christian & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Tensions between two of WWE's biggest Superstars explode when Big Sho
SmackDown - Oct. 14, 2011
Oct 14, 2011 · 83 min
For an opportunity to challenge any champion of their own choosing in the main event, several Superstars compete in the largest Battle Royal in WWE history. Divas Champion Beth Pho
SmackDown - Oct. 21, 2011
Oct 21, 2011 · 82 min
WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio reluctantly competes in the main event against Big Show. The battle of the Sin Caras is set to come to an end when they meet in a Mask vs. Mask Match.
SmackDown - Oct. 28, 2011
Oct 28, 2011 · 84 min
CM Punk challenges Christian to a match. Following his loss to World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry, Big Show addresses his rivalry with The World's Strongest Man. Awesome Truth b
SmackDown - Nov. 04, 2011
Nov 4, 2011 · 79 min
World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry faces Daniel Bryan. Randy Orton and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes clash in a Non-Title Street Fight. When Christian is assaulted backs
SmackDown - Nov. 11, 2011
Nov 11, 2011 · 77 min
With both men looking to lead Team SmackDown into Survivor Series, Randy Orton and Wade Barrett meet one-on-one in the main event. Daniel Bryan battles World Heavyweight Champion M
SmackDown - Nov. 18, 2011
Nov 18, 2011 · 83 min
World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry makes an example out of Daniel Bryan to send a message to Big Show. Randy Orton & Sheamus battle Wade Barrett & Intercontinental Champion Cody
SmackDown - Nov. 25, 2011
Nov 25, 2011 · 82 min
After his attempt to take advantage of an injured Mark Henry backfires, Daniel Bryan finds himself competing against Wade Barrett, Randy Orton, and Intercontinental Champion Cody R
SmackDown - Dec. 02, 2011
Dec 2, 2011 · 82 min
Christmas may come a little early for Daniel Bryan when he challenges Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match. Randy Orton gets into the spirit of t
SmackDown - Dec. 09, 2011
Dec 9, 2011 · 77 min
Wade Barrett and Randy Orton compete in a pair of Beat the Clock Challenges for the opportunity to choose the stipulation for their upcoming match. A cheap shot from World Heavywei
SmackDown - Dec. 16, 2011
Dec 16, 2011 · 79 min
Big Show takes on Jack Swagger in singles competition. Randy Orton partners with Zack Ryder to face Wade Barrett & United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. Amidst his ongoing rivalry
SmackDown - Dec. 23, 2011
Dec 23, 2011 · 82 min
When things break down in a main event confrontation between Dolph Ziggler and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long takes matters into h
SmackDown - Dec. 30, 2011
Dec 30, 2011 · 82 min
Randy Orton and Wade Barrett meet in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Despite being scheduled to partner with World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan against Mark Henry & David Otunga