WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 25
2023 season of WWE SmackDown
Season 25 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 24.
- 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
2023 season of WWE SmackDown
Episode Guide
Season 25 Progress Shield
January 6, 2023
Jan 6, 2023 · 87 min
Jimmy & Jey Uso defended the honor of The Bloodline by successfully defending the Undisputed Tag Team Championship against the hard-hitting duo of Drew McIntyre & Sheamus, Charlott
January 13, 2023
Jan 13, 2023 · 84 min
On a shocking edition of SmackDown, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens fought to a no-contest after The Bloodline interfered, perhaps offering insight their relationship with Zayn. Plus, Gu
January 20, 2023
Jan 20, 2023 · 84 min
Eight days before the Royal Rumble event, Kevin Owens surprised Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and The Bloodline with an all-out onslaught during their Contract Sig
January 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023 · 88 min
On a barn burning edition of SmackDown, Kevin Owens had the final say as Sami Zayn saved Solo Sikoa from defeat but failed to take down KO. Plus, Imperium and Braun Strowman & Rico
February 3, 2023
Feb 3, 2023 · 83 min
After Sami Zayn stormed in on Roman Reigns with a vicious attack during the final moments of SmackDown, The Bloodline responded with a fierce counter-assault and The Head of Table’
February 10, 2023
Feb 10, 2023 · 84 min
On a calamitous edition of SmackDown, Madcap Moss prevailed in a Fatal-Four-Way Match against Rey Mysterio, Karrion Kross and Santos Escobar to earn an Intercontinental Title Match
February 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023 · 82 min
An impassioned Sami Zayn returned home to Montreal poised to defy the odds at WWE Elimination Chamber against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Plus, Gunther defeated
February 24, 2023
Feb 24, 2023 · 83 min
Sami Zayn tried to cause further cracks in The Bloodline, Dominik Mysterio pushed his father Rey closer to the edge, Imperium made a massive statement and more.
March 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023 · 80 min
Although he lost a SmackDown main event showdown against Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn survived a post-match onslaught by Jimmy Uso and The Enforcer that brought further turmoil to The Blo
March 10, 2023
Mar 10, 2023 · 85 min
On an earth-shaking edition of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn combined to stand tall over The Bloodline. Plus, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus prevailed in controversial fashion in
March 17, 2023
Mar 17, 2023 · 82 min
After Kevin Owens denied Cody Rhodes’ attempt to patch the divide between himself and Sami Zayn, KO made a surprise reemergence to help his long-time friend during a 2-on-1 attack
March 24, 2023
Mar 24, 2023 · 84 min
On a must-see SmackDown, The Usos ambushed Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on “The KO Show,” Rey Mysterio struck his son and agreed to fight him at WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes battled Ludw
March 31, 2023
Mar 31, 2023 · 82 min
On an incredible SmackDown the night before WrestleMania, The Head of the Table and The American Nightmare came face-to-face one final time before their highly-anticipated Undisput
April 7, 2023
Apr 7, 2023 · 84 min
Matt Riddle looked to even the score as he saved Sami Zayn from a would-be brutal Bloodline beatdown. Plus, Triple H announced the return of the WWE Draft, The Brawling Brutes capt
April 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023 · 82 min
Moments after using the chaos outside the ring to defeat Matt Riddle in SmackDown’s highly-personal main event, The Enforcer of The Bloodline delivered a brutal post-match attack t
April 21, 2023
Apr 21, 2023 · 82 min
In a vicious No Disqualification showdown, Jimmy & Jey Uso helped The Enforcer of The Bloodline triumph over The Original Bro. Plus, Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan defeated Sonya De
April 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023 · 84 min
The WWE Draft kicked off on SmackDown in explosive order with Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch and so many others selected by the Raw and SmackDown brand. Plus
May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023 · 85 min
On an exhilarating Friday Night SmackDown, Bad Bunny and the LWO stood in solidarity after dispatching The Judgment Day! Plus, Shinsuke Nakamura gained a victory over Karrion Kross
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 · 83 min
After battling through a Triple Threat Match against Edge and Rey Mysterio and an explosive semifinal showdown against Bobby Lashley, The Phenomenal One secured a World Heavyweight
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 · 84 min
On an incredible Friday Night SmackDown, The Usos’ downward spiral continued as Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn helped The LWO defeat Jimmy and Jey! Plus, Bianca Belair avoided most of A
May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023 · 84 min
One day before the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Match at WWE Night of Champions, issues within The Bloodline lit the fuse on a brawl pitting Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevi
June 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023 · 84 min
Roman Reigns celebrates 1,000 days as Champion with new Undisputed Title and forces Solo Sikoa to attack Jimmy Uso.
June 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023 · 83 min
On a chaotic Friday Night SmackDown, the breakdown within The Bloodline caused Jey Uso to lose his United States Title Match against Austin Theory as Jimmy Uso accidentally superki
June 16, 2023
Jun 16, 2023 · 84 min
Jey Uso made his shocking decision that shook the future of The Bloodline, Pretty Deadly earned an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title opportunity, Bianca Belair confronted Charlotte Fla
June 23, 2023
Jun 23, 2023 · 82 min
The Usos spoke about leaving The Bloodline, LA Knight defeated Rey Mysterio, Charlotte Flair submitted Lacey Evans, Solo Sikoa and Sheamus beat each other down, and more!
June 30, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 · 83 min
On a frantic Friday Night SmackDown, The Bloodline Civil War began as The Usos and Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa came to blows in the middle of the ring! Plus, Bianca Belair got involv
July 7, 2023
Jul 7, 2023 · 82 min
On an incredible episode of SmackDown emanating from Madison Square Garden, Roman Reigns reaffirmed his place at the Head of the Table, AJ Styles defeated Karrion Kross, Edge battl
July 14, 2023
Jul 14, 2023 · 82 min
When Charlotte Flair attacked Bayley to prevent her and Ms. Money in the Bank IYO SKY from influencing the WWE Women’s Title Match between Asuka and Bianca Belair, it ignited the f
July 21, 2023
Jul 21, 2023 · 89 min
On a frenetic Friday Night SmackDown, the stakes between Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Jey Uso got magnified as Reigns agreed to put his Tribal Chiefdom on the
July 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023 · 83 min
Although Jey Uso stepped up his game en route to Tribal Combat against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at SummerSlam, The Head of the Table and Solo Sikoa absolutely
August 4, 2023
Aug 4, 2023 · 85 min
Jey Uso took on Solo Sikoa before Tribal Combat, LA Knight and Sheamus battled it out before the SummerSlam Battle Royal, we heard from WWE Women's Champion Asuka, Charlotte Flair,
August 11, 2023
Aug 11, 2023 · 84 min
On an amazing Friday Night SmackDown, Jey Uso exclaimed that he’s out of WWE after Spearing Roman Reigns and superkicking his brother Jimmy! Plus, Rey Mysterio became the new Unite
August 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023 · 85 min
Edge celebrates his 25th anniversary in WWE in his hometown with a match against Sheamus.
August 25, 2023
Aug 25, 2023 · 84 min
WWE honored both Bray Wyatt and WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk on an extremely emotional SmackDown. Plus, LA Knight overcame Finn Bálor, IYO SKY successfully defended her WWE Women’s
September 1, 2023
Sep 1, 2023 · 85 min
Jimmy Uso seemingly wants back in The Bloodline.
September 8, 2023
Sep 8, 2023 · 84 min
On a frantic Friday Night SmackDown, AJ Styles defeated Jimmy Uso before being ambushed by The Judgment Day as they fed him to be Samoan Spiked by Solo Sikoa. Plus, LA Knight defea
September 15, 2023
Sep 15, 2023 · 84 min
The Rock and John Cena lead the charge on an explosive SmackDown.
September 22, 2023
Sep 22, 2023 · 87 min
John Cena and AJ Styles planned to face The Bloodline at WWE Fastlane, but Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa ruthlessly ambushed Styles backstage before dismantling Cena in the ring. Plus,
September 29, 2023
Sep 29, 2023 · 84 min
In an explosive SmackDown, the electric LA Knight emerged to help John Cena repel Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa's chaotic assault before deciding to join forces with “The Greatest of Al
October 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023 · 84 min
After Solo Sikoa caused LA Knight to defeat Jimmy Uso by disqualification, The Bloodline and The Judgment Day seemed to have the upper hand against LA Knight and John Cena. That wa
October 13, 2023
Oct 13, 2023 · 85 min
Roman Reigns returns to SmackDown and sends a message to LA Knight
October 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023 · 85 min
While IYO SKY retained her WWE Women’s Title over Charlotte Flair, her night was far from over as she had to contend with the return of Bianca Belair! Plus, LA Knight vowed to defe
October 27, 2023
Oct 27, 2023 · 88 min
Moments after LA Knight defeated Jimmy Uso, The Megastar blasted The Head of the Table with Blunt Force Trauma en route to the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match at WWE Cr
November 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023 · 87 min
Bianca Belair made a statement in a win over Bayley, Roman Reigns and LA Knight came face-to-face one last time, and more as SmackDown set the stage for WWE Crown Jewel.
November 10, 2023
Nov 10, 2023 · 86 min
The Empress of Tomorrow shocked the WWE Universe by turning on Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair mid-match and aligning herself with Damage CTRL! Plus, Santos Escobar assaulted Rey
November 17, 2023
Nov 17, 2023 · 87 min
Becky Lynch stuns Damage CTRL when she journeys to SmackDown to join forces with Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair and Shotzi for a WarGames Match at Survivor Series.
November 24, 2023
Nov 24, 2023 · 87 min
Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch are not on the same page as Bayley steals a win on SmackDown before WarGames.
December 1, 2023
Dec 1, 2023 · 86 min
When Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa attack Randy Orton, LA Knight emerges to even the odds and lit the fuse on an all-out melee.
December 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023 · 85 min
Tribute to the Troops. The War and Treaty performed a rousing rendition of "God Bless America."
December 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023 · 86 min
AJ Styles returns to SmackDown to battle The Bloodline.
December 22, 2023
Dec 22, 2023 · 83 min
With Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles set to battle in a Triple Threat Match to determine who will challenge Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at Royal Rumble, a b
December 29, 2023
Dec 29, 2023 · 87 min
Relive some of the best SmackDown moments from 2023.