WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 6
SmackDown is home to some of the most head rivalries in all of WWE in 2004, including John Cena vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Kurt Angle vs. Eddie Guerrero, and Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg.
Season 6 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 5.
- 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
SmackDown is home to some of the most head rivalries in all of WWE in 2004, including John Cena vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Kurt Angle vs. Eddie Guerrero, and Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
SmackDown - Jan. 01, 2004
Jan 1, 2004 · 87 min
In an effort to silence allegations of his desire to be a singles competitor, Eddie Guerrero looks to regain his focus on the Tag Team Division as Los Guerreros take on The World's
SmackDown - Jan. 08, 2004
Jan 8, 2004 · 86 min
Months of family tension explodes between Los Guerreros when they take on the Basham Brothers in tag team action. Hardcore Holly takes on United States Champion Big Show in a Stree
SmackDown - Jan. 15, 2004
Jan 15, 2004 · 85 min
SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman orders Cena to take on Rhyno in a main event match where the loser will have to literally clean up his mouth. While Kurt Angle tries to help m
SmackDown - Jan. 22, 2004
Jan 22, 2004 · 78 min
Eddie Guerrero teams with Kurt Angle to take on Chavo Guerrero & Chavo Guerrero Sr. In retribution for having his mouth washed out with soap, SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman
SmackDown - Jan. 29, 2004
Jan 29, 2004 · 86 min
SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman announces a 15-Man Royal Rumble Match to determine who will challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at No Way Out. While SmackDown's f
SmackDown - Feb. 05, 2004
Feb 5, 2004 · 87 min
SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman promises to announce a new no. 1 Contender to challenge the WWE Champion at WrestleMania XX. While Kurt Angle tries to impress the boss by tak
SmackDown - Feb. 12, 2004
Feb 12, 2004 · 85 min
Brock Lesnar plays mind games with Eddie Guerrero. However, Latino Heat may get some payback a little early as he teams with Kurt Angle to face the Beast and United States Champion
SmackDown - Feb 19, 2004
Feb 19, 2004 · 84 min
Eddie Guerrero kicks off his reign as the new WWE Champion by settling a family rivalry as he faces Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero. However, when a special guest referee is
SmackDown - Feb. 26, 2004
Feb 26, 2004 · 85 min
WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero hunts Kurt Angle, but is ejected from the building by General Manager Paul Heyman. Rey Mysterio takes on Nunzio, Billy Kidman, and Jamie Noble in a Sudd
SmackDown - Mar. 04, 2004
Mar 4, 2004 · 84 min
General Manager Paul Heyman demands a public apology from WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero for his a week ago, but ends up facing Guerrero in a match in the main event. Brock Lesnar glo
SmackDown - Mar. 11, 2004
Mar 11, 2004 · 87 min
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin comes to SmackDown to reclaim his property from Brock Lesnar. However, the Rattlesnake may be in for a cold reception. John Cena prepares for his opportun
SmackDown - Mar. 18, 2004
Mar 18, 2004 · 88 min
Shelton Benjamin, Billy Gunn, Rey Mysterio, and Charlie Haas compete in a series of Gauntlet Matches for an opportunity to challenge Eddie Guerrero for the WWE Championship. John C
SmackDown - Mar. 25, 2004
Mar 25, 2004 · 87 min
After Paul Heyman's unexpected departure from WWE, Kurt Angle assumes the role of SmackDown General Manager. With the Olympic Gold Medalist already shaking things up by trading Tri
SmackDown - Apr. 01, 2004
Apr 1, 2004 · 86 min
SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle gives the Superstars of his brand a new prize to compete for. While WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero readies to see who will earn an opportunity at
SmackDown - Apr. 08, 2004
Apr 8, 2004 · 85 min
SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle names the recipient of The Great American Award and new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Booker T shows his true colors when he teams
SmackDown - Apr. 15, 2004
Apr 15, 2004 · 87 min
John "Bradshaw" Layfield and SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle enlist Big Show to punish WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero, but Big Show adds a stipulation to their confrontation that
SmackDown - Apr. 22, 2004
Apr 22, 2004 · 86 min
Following Kurt Angle's recent injuries at the hands of Big Show, Paul Heyman returns to fill his place as General Manager of SmackDown. United States Champion John Cena takes on Ch
SmackDown - Apr. 29, 2004
Apr 29, 2004 · 85 min
Despite his in-ring career being threatened by injury, SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle returns to chastise those he blames for his recent sufferings. After coming to Rob Van D
SmackDown - May. 06, 2004
May 6, 2004 · 87 min
SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle looks to protect The Dudley Boyz from feeling the burn of Latino Heat by having Rey Mysterio replace Eddie Guerrero as Rob Van Dam's partner in
SmackDown - May. 13, 2004
May 13, 2004 · 87 min
When the passion of WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero lands him behind bars, John "Bradshaw" Layfield vows to make an example out of Rey Mysterio. Booker T sets out to prove that his pow
SmackDown - May. 20, 2004
May 20, 2004 · 88 min
WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero, Rob Van Dam & Rey Mysterio take on JBL and The Dudley Boyz. Rene Dupree challenges John Cena for the United States Championship. Plus, Chavo Guerrero d
SmackDown - May. 27, 2004
May 27, 2004 · 87 min
The United States Championship is on the line in the main event when John Cena defends the gold against Rene Dupree in a Lumberjack Match. SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle look
SmackDown - Jun. 03, 2004
Jun 3, 2004 · 86 min
On a night where The Undertaker takes on Booker T in the main event, Paul Heyman gives The Deadman a choice regarding his recently-abducted friend, Paul Bearer. After WWE Champion
SmackDown - Jun. 10, 2004
Jun 10, 2004 · 86 min
In an effort to name a challenger to face John Cena for the United States Championship, SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle orders Cena to compete against Booker T, Rob Van Dam, a
SmackDown - Jun. 17, 2004
Jun 17, 2004 · 84 min
After making a concrete deal with The Undertaker, Paul Heyman bids The Deadman to do his dirty work. Rob Van Dam & United States Champion John Cena take on Booker T & Rene Dupree.
SmackDown - Jun. 24, 2004
Jun 24, 2004 · 89 min
United States Champion John Cena calls out The Undertaker. John "Bradshaw" Layfield tries to get a piece of WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero a little early when Latino Heat takes on Lut
SmackDown - Jul. 01, 2004
Jul 1, 2004 · 86 min
John "Bradshaw" Layfield kicks off his reign as the new WWE Champion by defending the gold against Spike Dudley. While Rob Van Dam, Booker T, and Rene Dupree compete for a chance a
SmackDown - Jul. 08, 2004
Jul 8, 2004 · 84 min
John Cena defends the United States Championship against Booker T. As a gesture of good faith, Paul Heyman looks to return The Undertaker's most valued possession. WWE Champion Joh
SmackDown - Jul. 15, 2004
Jul 15, 2004 · 87 min
Eddie Guerrero challenges John "Bradshaw" Layfield for the WWE Championship inside a steel cage. After being stripped of the United States Championship, John Cena is on a quest to
SmackDown - Jul. 22, 2004
Jul 22, 2004 · 86 min
On a night where SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle looks to make Eddie Guerrero beg for his job, Mr. McMahon returns to show the WWE Universe how a boss handles his business. Jo
SmackDown - Jul. 29, 2004
Jul 29, 2004 · 86 min
After being named the new General Manager of SmackDown, Theodore Long announces that John Cena, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and others will compete for the vacant United States Champion
SmackDown - Aug. 05, 2004
Aug 5, 2004 · 86 min
While Kurt Angle prepares to battle Charlie Haas in singles action, Eddie Guerrero proceeds to sell The Olympic Gold Medalist's most prized possessions at auction. Rob Van Dam and
SmackDown - Aug. 12, 2004
Aug 12, 2004 · 82 min
The Undertaker battles Orlando Jordan. With the rivalry between Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero set to explode, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long brings both men together to sh
SmackDown - Aug. 19, 2004
Aug 19, 2004 · 88 min
The Undertaker warns WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield that his eyes are still on the gold. Kurt Angle partners with Luther Reigns to battle Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio in a
SmackDown - Aug. 26, 2004
Aug 26, 2004 · 88 min
While Eddie Guerrero looks for revenge on Kurt Angle for giving his lowrider a paint job, it is SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long who ends up paying for the sins of The Olymp
SmackDown - Sep. 02, 2004
Sep 2, 2004 · 87 min
Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero meet in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield promises to give Charlie Haas the opportunity of a lifetime if he can defeat h
SmackDown - Sep. 09, 2004
Sep 9, 2004 · 86 min
Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero battle in a Lumberjack Match. However, the SmackDown roster is in store for one giant surprise. John "Bradshaw" Layfield's impressive WWE Championship
SmackDown - Sep. 16, 2004
Sep 16, 2004 · 87 min
After being called out for a face-to-face confrontation with WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield, The Undertaker is reintroduced to two former allies. John Cena's pursuit of the
SmackDown - Sep. 23, 2004
Sep 23, 2004 · 87 min
Big Show & Eddie Guerrero face Kurt Angle & Luther Reigns. The Undertaker faces some demons from his past in a Handicap Match against former Ministry of Darkness members Gangrel &
SmackDown - Sep. 30, 2004
Sep 30, 2004 · 86 min
While vowing to end The Undertaker's career at No Mercy, WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield learns that those he is close to will end up suffering during his rivalry with The De
SmackDown - Oct. 07, 2004
Oct 7, 2004 · 87 min
Just days after capturing the United States Championship from Booker T, John Cena finds himself defending the gold against a cool challenger in the main event. Plus, Kurt Angle sen
SmackDown - Oct. 14, 2004
Oct 14, 2004 · 87 min
SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long announces a Battle Royal to determine the No. 1 Contender for the United States Championship. After being forced to apologize for his action
SmackDown - Oct. 21, 2004
Oct 21, 2004 · 86 min
Booker T, Rob Van Dam & Rey Mysterio face WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Rene Dupree & Kenzo Suzuki. United States Champion Carlito becomes a suspect in the recent assault
SmackDown - Oct. 28, 2004
Oct 28, 2004 · 86 min
With an opportunity to challenge John "Bradshaw" Layfield for the WWE Championship at stake, Booker T faces Orlando Jordan. The seven finalists of Tough Enough are in for a huge su
SmackDown - Nov. 04, 2004
Nov 4, 2004 · 87 min
Booker T partners with Josh Mathews to take on WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield & Orlando Jordan. Controversy abounds when Kurt Angle gives the finalists of Tough Enough a spe
SmackDown - Nov. 11, 2004
Nov 11, 2004 · 86 min
Before they meet at Survivor Series, members of Team Angle and Team Guerrero meet in a series of matches, including Kurt Angle going one-on-one with Big Show. Josh Mathews demands
SmackDown - Nov. 18, 2004
Nov 18, 2004 · 84 min
John Cena challenges Carlito Caribbean Cool for the United States Championship. Following his loss to The Undertaker, Heidenreich takes to the ring. Plus, the Tough Enough competit
SmackDown - Nov. 25, 2004
Nov 25, 2004 · 84 min
On a special Thanksgiving edition of SmackDown, Big Show gets into the spirit of the holiday by hosting a festive celebration. Orlando Jordan & WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfiel
SmackDown - Dec. 02, 2004
Dec 2, 2004 · 86 min
The Undertaker takes on WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield & Orlando Jordan in a Handicap Match. The remaining contestants of Tough Enough are left shell shocked by an unexpecte
SmackDown - Dec. 09, 2004
Dec 9, 2004 · 84 min
Before defending the WWE Championship against Booker T, Eddie Guerrero, and The Undertaker in a Fatal 4-Way Match at Armageddon, John "Bradshaw" Layfield teams with his Cabinet to
SmackDown - Dec. 16, 2004
Dec 16, 2004 · 85 min
After successfully retaining the WWE Championship at Armageddon, John "Bradshaw" Layfield's victory celebration is cut short when Kurt Angle challenges JBL for the gold. When the w
SmackDown - Dec. 23, 2004
Dec 23, 2004 · 88 min
The Superstars of SmackDown journey overseas to pay tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces by celebrating Christmas in Baghdad. From Kurt Angle & Luther Rei
SmackDown - Dec. 30, 2004
Dec 30, 2004 · 86 min
The fate of John "Bradshaw" Layfield's reign as WWE Champion is left up to chance. Heidenreich receives an eerie glimpse into the other side when The Undertaker offers him a choice