WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 14
Don't miss a moment of the 2012 season of SmackDown, featuring WWE Superstars such as Daniel Bryan, Kane, Big Show, and more. Plus, what does General Manager John Laurinaitis have in store for the Superstars?
Season 14 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 13.
- 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
Don't miss a moment of the 2012 season of SmackDown, featuring WWE Superstars such as Daniel Bryan, Kane, Big Show, and more. Plus, what does General Manager John Laurinaitis have in store for the Superstars?
Episode Guide
Season 14 Progress Shield
SmackDown - Jan. 06, 2012
Jan 6, 2012 · 85 min
SmackDown kicks off 2012 with two huge championship matches - Daniel Bryan defends the World Heavyweight Championship against the 'World's Largest Athlete', The Big Show, and Cody
SmackDown - Jan. 13, 2012
Jan 13, 2012 · 84 min
Daniel Bryan must defend the World Heavyweight Championship in a no-count-out, no-disqualification rematch against Big Show. Sheamus looks for revenge when he faces Jinder Mahal.
SmackDown - Jan. 20, 2012
Jan 20, 2012 · 86 min
SmackDown comes to Las Vegas for a special Sin City SmackDown featuring Daniel Bryan defending the World Heavyweight Championship against the 'World's Strongest Athlete', Mark Henr
SmackDown - Jan. 27, 2012
Jan 27, 2012 · 85 min
Just days before the 25th Anniversary of the Royal Rumble, Randy Orton returns to face the man that put him out of commission, Wade Barrett. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan
SmackDown - Feb. 03, 2012
Feb 3, 2012 · 85 min
Randy Orton and Wade Barrett finally meet one-on-one in a brutal No-Disqualification Match, 2012 Royal Rumble Match winner Sheamus makes a triumphant return to SmackDown, and Danie
SmackDown - Feb. 10, 2012
Feb 10, 2012 · 83 min
For the first time ever, World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan faces 'The Viper' Randy Orton. The team of Sheamus and Big Show battle Cody Rhodes and Wade Barrett.
SmackDown - Feb. 17, 2012
Feb 17, 2012 · 84 min
SmackDown Superstars compete in a battle royal to determine who will take Randy Orton's spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match. Daniel Bryan and Sheamus collide and fellow
SmackDown - Feb. 24, 2012
Feb 24, 2012 · 83 min
Just two days removed from the grueling Elimination Chamber, WWE Champion CM Punk and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan square off in a Champion vs. Champion Match. Sheamus t
SmackDown - Mar. 02, 2012
Mar 2, 2012 · 81 min
Randy Orton returns to unleashes his fury on World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan. Teddy Long gives Drew McIntyre one more chance to save his job, but he must defeat the high-fl
SmackDown - Mar. 09, 2012
Mar 9, 2012 · 82 min
Interim Raw General Manager, John Laurinaitis, takes over SmackDown for one night as part of his campaign to oust Teddy Long and seize control of both shows. Fresh off his first Un
SmackDown - Mar. 16, 2012
Mar 16, 2012 · 79 min
Christian returns with a special edition of the Peep Show, which promises to have huge implications for Team Teddy Long's match against Team John Laurinaitis at WrestleMania. Cody
SmackDown - Mar. 23, 2012
Mar 23, 2012 · 83 min
WWE Champion CM Punk pays a visit to SmackDown to join forces with Sheamus in a tag team match against World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan & The Miz. Big Show and Kane square o
SmackDown - Mar. 30, 2012
Mar 30, 2012 · 82 min
In the final SmackDown before WrestleMania, Big Show gives notice to Cody Rhodes and promises to finally have his WrestleMania moment. Chris Jericho and Kofi Kingston face off in a
SmackDown - Apr. 06, 2012
Apr 6, 2012 · 84 min
John Laurinaitis takes his seat as the permanent General Manager, promising to shake the landscape of Friday nights. After his record-setting victory on the Grandest Stage, new Wor
SmackDown - Apr. 13, 2012
Apr 13, 2012 · 83 min
Mick Foley, Jimmy Hart, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Dusty Rhodes and others gather to witness fellow Legend "Mean" Gene Okerlund team with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. Plus, "Rowd
SmackDown - Apr. 20, 2012
Apr 20, 2012 · 84 min
Daniel Bryan's degradation of ex-girlfriend AJ continues. A determined Randy Orton looks to send a message to Kane. The imposing Big Show takes on the recently-returned Alberto Del
SmackDown - Apr. 27, 2012
Apr 27, 2012 · 84 min
Sheamus attempts to avenge his loss to Mark Henry on Raw. John Laurinaitis and Eve debut the Teddy Table at ringside, where a reluctant Teddy Long spreads the word of People Power
SmackDown - May. 04, 2012
May 4, 2012 · 83 min
In the aftermath of a grueling 2 out of 3 Falls Match at Extreme Rules, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Daniel Bryan look to finally settle their score one-on-one. New WWE T
SmackDown - May. 11, 2012
May 11, 2012 · 86 min
After an unflattering imitation on Raw, The Big Show continues to feel the wrath of John Laurinaitis's 'People Power'. Turmoil ensues as World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus teams wi
SmackDown - May. 18, 2012
May 18, 2012 · 85 min
Two days before Over the Limit, an unhinged John Laurinaitis pits the WWE Champion CM Punk in a match against Kane. Number one contender Daniel Bryan looks to gain momentum against
SmackDown - May. 25, 2012
May 25, 2012 · 85 min
Empowered Executive Eve sets up a monster Triple Threat Match to determine the next No. 1 Contender for Sheamus' World Heavyweight Championship. Will Kane, Randy Orton, or Alberto
SmackDown - Jun. 01, 2012
Jun 1, 2012 · 85 min
CM Punk defends his WWE Championship against Kane. Sheamus faces Dolph Ziggler, while The Prime Time Players are in tag team action against Santino Marella and Zack Ryder.
SmackDown - Jun. 08, 2012
Jun 8, 2012 · 86 min
Nine days before their World Heavyweight Championship Match at No Way Out, Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio each must contend with some colassal competition in Kane and The Great Khali.
SmackDown - Jun. 15, 2012
Jun 15, 2012 · 86 min
Big Show vents his frustrations with WWE, clearing the air regarding his accidental punch to Mr. McMahon and his disdain for John Cena. Will Cena send a message of his own to the d
SmackDown - Jun. 22, 2012
Jun 22, 2012 · 84 min
Alberto Del Rio faces Christian. AJ is at ringside to witness Kane taking on Daniel Bryan. Dolph Ziggler gets another chance to prove he is worthy of a title opportunity when he fa
SmackDown - Jun. 29, 2012
Jun 29, 2012 · 84 min
Christian and Santino Marella team up against Cody Rhodes and David Otunga. AJ Lee goes one-on-one against Layla. Sheamus defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Dolph Z
SmackDown - Jul 03, 2012
Jul 3, 2012 · 85 min
Fourth of July festivities, Great American Bash-style, with Sgt. Slaughter and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.
SmackDown - Jul. 13, 2012
Jul 13, 2012 · 84 min
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio are in action just days before they finally meet one-on-one at Money in the Bank. Can they handle the respective challenges o
SmackDown - Jul. 20, 2012
Jul 20, 2012 · 83 min
After nearly a year away, Rey Mysterio returns to SmackDown in his hometown of San Diego! What will the high-flying Superstar have in store for his nemesis, Alberto Del Rio and the
SmackDown - Jul. 27, 2012
Jul 27, 2012 · 86 min
Coming off the historic Raw 1000th episode, four Superstars vie to become the No.1 contender to Sheamus's World Heavyweight Championship! Can the new Intercontinental Champion, The
SmackDown - Aug. 03, 2012
Aug 3, 2012 · 86 min
Mr. McMahon reveals the new General Manager of SmackDown, who instantly shakes things up by bookending the night with two huge match-ups. World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus faces T
SmackDown - Aug. 10, 2012
Aug 10, 2012 · 85 min
Chris Jericho presents The Highlight Reel with guest Dolph Ziggler. Rey Mysterio takes on the Intercontinental Champion The Miz. With SummerSlam one week away, Alberto Del Rio have
SmackDown - Aug. 17, 2012
Aug 17, 2012 · 86 min
Alberto Del Rio makes his case for Booker T to reinstate his World Heavyweight Championship opportunity. Chris Jericho is looking to build momentum before his showdown with Dolph Z
SmackDown - Aug. 24, 2012
Aug 24, 2012 · 82 min
Alberto Del Rio and Randy Orton vie to be the No. 1 Contender for Sheamus' World Heavyweight Championship. The Celtic Warrior himself is in action against another Superstar with ch
SmackDown - Aug. 31, 2012
Aug 31, 2012 · 85 min
After an RKO cost Dolph Ziggler a chance at cashing in his Money in the Bank Contract last week, 'The Showoff' goes one on one with 'The Viper' Randy Orton. The 'Master of the 619'
SmackDown - Sep. 07, 2012
Sep 7, 2012 · 84 min
With Night of Champions approaching, will Sheamus' devastating Brogue Kick be banned when he defends his World Heavyweight Title against Alberto Del Rio? Three young and determined
SmackDown - Sep. 14, 2012
Sep 14, 2012 · 84 min
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus engages in a WrestleMania rematch with Daniel Bryan. Will the Celtic Warrior have the same luck without the use of the banned Brogue Kick? Champi
SmackDown - Sep. 21, 2012
Sep 21, 2012 · 84 min
In the wake of a controversial Night of Champions, WWE Hall of Famer Edge pays the WWE Universe a visit to weigh in on Daniel Bryan and Kane's struggle to forge their bizarre new c
SmackDown - Sep. 28, 2012
Sep 28, 2012 · 84 min
Randy Orton collides with the Big Show, for a chance to become the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. The SmackDown General Manager Booker T establishes a No.
SmackDown - Oct 05, 2012
Oct 5, 2012 · 83 min
Sheamus and Big Show have a heated conversation as they head towards Hell In A Cell. WWE Champion CM Punk is in action and more!
SmackDown - Oct. 12, 2012
Oct 12, 2012 · 85 min
What will Randy Orton have in store for Alberto Del Rio? Also, weeks before their colossal encounter at Hell in a Cell, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and No. 1 Contender Big S
SmackDown - Oct. 19, 2012
Oct 19, 2012 · 86 min
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus goes toe-to-toe against the Barrett Barrage in a star-studded Lumberjack Match. Will the Lumberjacks be enough to keep Big Show at bay? After ret
SmackDown - Oct. 26, 2012
Oct 26, 2012 · 83 min
Just two days away from Hell in a Cell, tensions rise between the World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and the No. 1 Contender, The Big Show. Team Hell No and Team Rhodes Scholars fa
SmackDown - Nov. 02, 2012
Nov 2, 2012 · 82 min
In the aftermath of Hell in a Cell, The Miz hosts another controversial installment of MizTV with his guest, the former World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus. The 'Master of the 619'
SmackDown - Nov. 09, 2012
Nov 9, 2012 · 84 min
Randy Orton and Alberto Del Rio's rivalry continues to explode as they brawl all over the arena in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Plus, Big Show & Wade Barrett team up to face Sheam
SmackDown - Nov. 16, 2012
Nov 16, 2012 · 85 min
With Survivor Series just 48 hours away, the eclectic members of Team Foley and Team Ziggler attempt to get on the same page. Sheamus is bent on getting his hands on Big Show befor
SmackDown - Nov. 23, 2012
Nov 23, 2012 · 85 min
It's the night after Thanksgiving, but the Superstars of SmackDown are still hungry for a feast. Randy Orton, faces off against Dolph Ziggler. World Heavyweight Champion Big Show h
SmackDown - Nov. 30, 2012
Nov 30, 2012 · 84 min
Sheamus faces Dolph Ziggler, but with an angry Big Show in the building and John Cena returning to SmackDown for the second week in a row, will all these combustible elements explo
SmackDown - Dec. 07, 2012
Dec 7, 2012 · 85 min
The Shield and Team Hell No attempt to gain an edge heading into their Six-Man Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match at WWE TLC. Big Show and Sheamus are in action, but can the rivals las
SmackDown - Dec. 14, 2012
Dec 14, 2012 · 81 min
Just 48 hours before facing Sheamus in a Chairs Match at WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs, what manipulative tactics will Big Show use to keep his World Heavyweight Championship? Who w
SmackDown - Dec. 18, 2012
Dec 18, 2012 · 85 min
AJ Lee addresses her shocking actions at WWE TLC, as well as her association with Dolph Ziggler and massive newcomer Big E Langston. Ryback issues a challenge to WWE Champion CM Pu
SmackDown - Dec. 28, 2012
Dec 28, 2012 · 85 min
In the final SmackDown of 2012, Big Show defends his World Heavyweight Championship, but who will be the challenger after a bizarre turn of events? Dolph Ziggler takes on The Miz w