WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 24
2022 season of WWE SmackDown
Season 24 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 23.
- 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
2022 season of WWE SmackDown
Episode Guide
Season 24 Progress Shield
January 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022 · 84 min
New WWE Champion Brock Lesnar confronts Universal Champion Roman Reigns. The New Day face The Usos in a Street Fight for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship. Royal Rumble Match ann
January 14, 2022
Jan 14, 2022 · 83 min
On a highly-explosive SmackDown, Universal Champion Roman Reigns came face-to-face with his former brother-in-arms turned Royal Rumble challenger Seth Rollins, Aliyah broke a WWE r
January 21, 2022
Jan 21, 2022 · 81 min
Seth "Freakin" Rollins & Kevin Owens battle The Usos in a match with Royal Rumble implications. The New Day reunite to confront Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss. SmackDown Women's Champi
January 28, 2022
Jan 28, 2022 · 84 min
Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins come face-to-face ahead of their match at Royal Rumble. Sasha Banks returns. Naomi faces off with Sonya Deville. The New Day tangle
February 4, 2022
Feb 4, 2022 · 83 min
Royal Rumble Match winner Ronda Rousey makes her WrestleMania choice. Goldberg returns with a challenge for Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Naka
February 11, 2022
Feb 11, 2022 · 83 min
A week before their Universal Championship showdown at WWE Elimination Chamber, Roman Reigns and Goldberg exchange words of warning. Naomi challenges Charlotte Flair for the SmackD
February 18, 2022
Feb 18, 2022 · 85 min
Shinsuke Nakamura defends the Intercontinental Championship against Sami Zayn. Goldberg and Roman Reigns go face-to-face ahead of their clash at WWE Elimination Chamber.
February 25, 2022
Feb 25, 2022 · 83 min
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and Universal Champion Roman Reigns sign their WrestleMania contract. Big E & Kofi Kingston face “The Lethal Lovers” Los Lotharios. Sami Zayn celebrates h
March 4, 2022
Mar 4, 2022 · 82 min
Ronda Rousey competes on SmackDown for the first time, facing Sonya Deville. Ricochet challenges Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Title. Pat McAfee learns the identity of his Wre
March 11, 2022
Mar 11, 2022 · 81 min
SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair sends a message to Ronda Rousey ahead of their match at WrestleMania. Brock Lesnar looks for payback on Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman. Ric
March 18, 2022
Mar 18, 2022 · 82 min
Universal Champion Roman Reigns promises to punish WWE Champion Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey collide ahead of their mat
March 25, 2022
Mar 25, 2022 · 81 min
Brock Lesnar destroys Roman Reigns' locker room. Ricochet battles "The Lethal Lovers" Los Lotharios. Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey have words ahead of WrestleMania. King Woods l
April 1, 2022
Apr 1, 2022 · 83 min
On the eve of the most stupendous WrestleMania in history, more than 20 Superstars compete in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal. Ricochet defends the Intercontinental Championship a
April 8, 2022
Apr 8, 2022 · 84 min
In the first SmackDown after WrestleMania, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns reveals what's next for him on The Island of Relevancy. Ronda Rousey addresses her loss to
April 15, 2022
Apr 15, 2022 · 85 min
Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro confront SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos. SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair makes Drew Gulak say "I quit!" Ricochet defends the Interco
April 22, 2022
Apr 22, 2022 · 85 min
Chaos ensues as Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair sign their contract for WrestleMania Backlash. Xavier Woods battles Butch. Sami Zayn and Drew McIntyre square off in a Lumberjack M
April 29, 2022
Apr 29, 2022 · 86 min
Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair look to make their opponents say "I Quit" in a Beat the Clock Challenge. Drew McIntyre battles Sami Zayn inside a steel cage. RK-Bro and The Usos g
May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022 · 84 min
The Bloodline and “RK-McBro” come to blows ahead of their match at WrestleMania Backlash. The New Day face Sheamus & Ridge Holland in a Tables Match. SmackDown Women's Champion Cha
May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022 · 85 min
RK-Bro strike back at The Bloodline. Sasha Banks & Naomi defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles against Natalya & Shayna Baszler. SmackDown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey extends an
May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022 · 83 min
Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro battle SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos in a Tag Team Title Unification Match. Raquel Rodriguez faces off against Shotzi. Xavier Woods takes on B
May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 · 83 min
Drew McIntyre joins forces with The New Day to battle The Brawling Brutes. SmackDown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey faces Raquel Rodriguez. Sami Zayn visits "The KO Show." Riddle fi
June 3, 2022
Jun 3, 2022 · 84 min
Riddle & Shinsuke Nakamura challenge The Usos for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. Six Superstars compete for a SmackDown Women's Title opportunity. The New Day & Drew McI
June 10, 2022
Jun 10, 2022 · 84 min
Riddle battles Sami Zayn with a WWE Undisputed Universal Championship opportunity on the line. Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches begin. Gunther challenges Ricochet for the Inter
June 17, 2022
Jun 17, 2022 · 84 min
Riddle challenges Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Madcap Moss looks to get the last laugh on Happy Corbin. Raquel Rodriguez and Shayna Baszler battle in
June 24, 2022
Jun 24, 2022 · 84 min
Drew McIntyre & Sheamus fight for their Money in the Bank Ladder Match spots by facing The Usos. Shinsuke Nakamura takes on Sami Zayn, and Shotzi battles Tamina in Money in the Ban
July 1, 2022
Jul 1, 2022 · 85 min
A Fatal 4-Way Match determines the final entrant in the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. SmackDown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey and Natalya exchange words. The Street Profits
July 8, 2022
Jul 8, 2022 · 84 min
Drew McIntyre seeks a championship opportunity at WWE Clash at the Castle. Ronda Rousey takes on Natalya in a WWE Money in the Bank rematch. The Maximum Male Models serve up their
July 15, 2022
Jul 15, 2022 · 84 min
Pat McAfee returns to SmackDown. Drew McIntyre looks to get his hands on Sheamus. The New Day mock The Viking Raiders. Adam Pearce names the Special Guest Referee for the Undispute
July 22, 2022
Jul 22, 2022 · 84 min
Brock Lesnar returns to SmackDown. Ronda Rousey and SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan come face-to-face. The Street Profits team with Madcap Moss to battle The Usos & Theory.
July 29, 2022
Jul 29, 2022 · 84 min
Drew McIntyre and Sheamus collide in a Good Old Fashioned Donnybrook Match for the right to challenge the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Ronda Rousey & Liv Morgan join forces o
August 5, 2022
Aug 5, 2022 · 83 min
A shocking return derails a face-to-face encounter between Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns. Seven women square off in a Gauntlet Match for the opportunity to challenge SmackDown Wom
August 12, 2022
Aug 12, 2022 · 83 min
Gunther and Shinsuke Nakamura collide over the Intercontinental Championship. The hits keep coming with another shocking return. SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan and Shayna Ba
August 19, 2022
Aug 19, 2022 · 84 min
Ronda Rousey refuses to leave SmackDown. Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre come to blows. Toxic Attraction make their SmackDown debut as they take on Sonya Deville & Natalya in the WW
August 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022 · 83 min
Roman Reigns and Karrion Kross both send messages to Drew McIntyre ahead of WWE Clash at the Castle. The Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament continues. The New Day respond to
September 2, 2022
Sep 2, 2022 · 86 min
The Bloodline celebrate two years of Roman Reigns as champion ahead of WWE Clash at the Castle. Ronda Rousey calls out Adam Pearce. Karrion Kross makes his SmackDown in-ring debut.
September 9, 2022
Sep 9, 2022 · 84 min
Drew McIntyre seeks retribution against the debuting Solo Sikoa. Superstars battle in a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match to earn an opportunity to challenge SmackDown Women’s Champion
September 16, 2022
Sep 16, 2022 · 85 min
Logan Paul announces a Las Vegas press conference and draws the ire of The Bloodline. The New Day, The Brawling Brutes, Hit Row and Imperium collide in a massive Fatal 4-Way Match
September 23, 2022
Sep 23, 2022 · 86 min
The Usos defend the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles against The Brawling Brutes. Roman Reigns addresses Sami Zayn. Scarlett unleashes a fiery attack on Drew McIntyre. Braun Strowman
September 30, 2022
Sep 30, 2022 · 83 min
Ronda Rousey takes on Natalya in a battle of submission specialists. Drew McIntyre faces Austin Theory, but Mr. Money in the Bank has alpha-level backup. “The Honorary Uce” Sami Za
October 7, 2022
Oct 7, 2022 · 83 min
Logan Paul comes face-to-face with Roman Reigns. Gunther and Sheamus collide once again in a hard-hitting Intercontinental Championship Match. A new faction makes their presence kn
October 14, 2022
Oct 14, 2022 · 85 min
Bray Wyatt makes an emotional SmackDown return. Superstars battle in a Fatal 4-Way Match to earn an opportunity for the Intercontinental Championship. LA Knight looks to put his pa
October 21, 2022
Oct 21, 2022 · 83 min
Logan Paul may have “one lucky punch.” Bray Wyatt confesses to the WWE Universe. Chaos ensues between The Bloodline and The Brawling Brutes. A monster and a giant collide as Braun
October 28, 2022
Oct 28, 2022 · 88 min
The mysterious Uncle Howdy interrupts Bray Wyatt. Roman Reigns returns to demand peace within The Bloodline. Ronda Rousey issues an open challenge.
November 4, 2022
Nov 4, 2022 · 85 min
Rey Mysterio challenges Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship. Liv Morgan and Sonya Deville collide in a No Disqualification Match. The New Day have next.
November 11, 2022
Nov 11, 2022 · 84 min
History is on the line as The Usos look to overtake The New Day as the longest-reigning tag team champions in WWE history. The SmackDown World Cup on FOX kicks off. Bray Wyatt come
November 18, 2022
Nov 18, 2022 · 84 min
Drew McIntyre & The Brawling Brutes reveal their final WarGames Match teammate. LA Knight comes face-to-face with Bray Wyatt. Butch, Sami Zayn, Ricochet and Mustafa Ali compete in
November 25, 2022
Nov 25, 2022 · 84 min
Drew McIntyre & Sheamus collide with The Usos for advantage in their WarGames Match on the night before Survivor Series WarGames. Bianca Belair’s WarGames team gets a surprise addi
December 2, 2022
Dec 2, 2022 · 90 min
The SmackDown World Cup concludes as Ricochet battles Santos Escobar. Sami Zayn and Sheamus collide less than a week after competing at Survivor Series WarGames. Kofi Kingston take
December 9, 2022
Dec 9, 2022 · 83 min
SmackDown celebrates WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle’s birthday. The Usos defend their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles against Sheamus & Butch. Ricochet and Gunther sign the contract f
December 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2022 · 84 min
Roman Reigns returns to SmackDown to issue a challenge to Kevin Owens and a partner of his choosing. SmackDown World Cup winner Ricochet challenges Intercontinental Champion Gunthe
December 23, 2022
Dec 23, 2022 · 86 min
Braun Strowman & Ricochet collide with Imperium’s Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight. Hit Row challenge The Usos for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title
December 30, 2022
Dec 30, 2022 · 87 min
John Cena teams with Kevin Owens to battle Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn. A shocking return puts Ronda Rousey’s championship reign in jeopardy. Uncle Howdy makes his presence felt.