WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 7
The champ is here as John Cena reigns over SmackDown as WWE Champion throughout 2005. The WWE Universe celebrates the life and career of Eddie Guerrero. All this and more in this season of SmackDown.
Season 7 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 6.
- 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
The champ is here as John Cena reigns over SmackDown as WWE Champion throughout 2005. The WWE Universe celebrates the life and career of Eddie Guerrero. All this and more in this season of SmackDown.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
SmackDown - Jan. 06, 2005
Jan 6, 2005 · 84 min
Heidenreich receives a chance to change the stipulation for his upcoming battle with The Undertaker at the Royal Rumble by teaming with Paul Heyman against The Deadman. Kenzo Suzuk
SmackDown - Jan. 13, 2005
Jan 13, 2005 · 87 min
While WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield and his Cabinet ride high with JBL preparing to accept another prestigious award, Big Show tries to find joy in the situation. Kenzo Suz
SmackDown - Jan. 20, 2005
Jan 20, 2005 · 88 min
Despite being forced by SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to apologize for organizing Joy Giovanni's recent kidnapping, Kurt Angle looks to have the last laugh once again. Re
SmackDown - Jan. 27, 2005
Jan 27, 2005 · 87 min
When a Six-Man Tag Team Match goes awry and the coalition between Kurt Angle and The Cabinet winds up on shaky ground, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long makes The Olympic Gol
SmackDown - Feb. 03, 2005
Feb 3, 2005 · 86 min
SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long announces a tournament to see who will get an opportunity for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21. Plus, Big Show takes on WWE Tag Team
SmackDown - Feb. 10, 2005
Feb 10, 2005 · 87 min
SmackDown emanates from Tokyo, Japan. The tournament to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship continues with United States Champion John Cena taking on Orlando
SmackDown - Feb. 17, 2005
Feb 17, 2005 · 88 min
John "Bradshaw" Layfield is forced to deal with an animal when Batista makes his way to SmackDown. United States Champion John Cena goes one-on-one with Booker T in the semi-finals
SmackDown - Feb. 24, 2005
Feb 24, 2005 · 85 min
Big Show & United States Champion John Cena face WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield & Orlando Jordan. The future of Theodore Long's role as General Manager of SmackDown is decid
SmackDown - Mar. 03, 2005
Mar 3, 2005 · 86 min
John Cena puts the United States Championship on the line against Orlando Jordan. Booker T looks to get even with Heidenreich when they meet in one-on-one action. Eddie Guerrero &
SmackDown - Mar. 10, 2005
Mar 10, 2005 · 84 min
United States Champion Orlando Jordan & WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield look to bring home more gold to The Cabinet by challenging Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio for the WWE T
SmackDown - Mar. 17, 2005
Mar 17, 2005 · 87 min
John Cena partners with WWE Tag Team Champions Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio to face WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield & The Basham. Randy Orton and Raw General Manager Eric Bi
SmackDown - Mar. 24, 2005
Mar 24, 2005 · 86 min
John Cena shows his respect for WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield by detailing his limousine. Kurt Angle shows his ongoing contempt for Shawn Michaels with a sensational imitat
SmackDown - Mar. 31, 2005
Mar 31, 2005 · 87 min
John Cena's Road to WrestleMania makes an unexpected stop behind bars, courtesy of WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield. As his confrontation with Randy Orton approaches, The Unde
SmackDown - Apr 07, 2005
Apr 7, 2005 · 87 min
John Cena kicks off his reign as the new WWE Champion, and soon learns that the battle is just beginning when several SmackDown Superstars, including John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Eddi
SmackDown - Apr. 14, 2005
Apr 14, 2005 · 86 min
Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle face each other in the WWE Championship Series. John Cena unveils a new WWE Championship title. MNM makes a statement at the expense of Rey Mysterio d
SmackDown - Apr. 21, 2005
Apr 21, 2005 · 87 min
While the WWE Championship Series continues with Booker T going one-on-one with Big Show, John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Kurt Angle look to make sure that neither man advances. WWE C
SmackDown - Apr. 28, 2005
Apr 28, 2005 · 86 min
A Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match between Booker T, John 'Bradshaw' Layfield, Kurt Angle, and Big Show determines who will receive an opportunity at the WWE Championship. WWE Champio
SmackDown - May. 05, 2005
May 5, 2005 · 87 min
After confronting Eddie Guerrero about his recent actions, Rey Mysterio feels the burn of Latino Heat when he faces Chavo Guerrero in a Street Fight. WWE Champion John Cena informs
SmackDown - May. 12, 2005
May 12, 2005 · 86 min
Eddie Guerrero sends a word of warning to Rey Mysterio. Kurt Angle uses some underhanded tactics to get the best of Booker T. Tensions erupt between John "Bradshaw" Layfield and WW
SmackDown - May. 19, 2005
May 19, 2005 · 86 min
WWE Champion John Cena faces The Basham Brothers in a Handicap Match. John "Bradshaw" Layfield uses Scotty 2 Hotty as an example of his plans for Cena. Booker T receives an unexpec
SmackDown - May. 26, 2005
May 26, 2005 · 87 min
As the WWE Draft draws near, Superstars compete for the right to face whoever they want in a Winner's Choice Battle Royal main event. John Cena offers John "Bradshaw" Layfield a gi
SmackDown - Jun. 02, 2005
Jun 2, 2005 · 85 min
WWE Champion John Cena & Big Show take on Carlito & Matt Morgan. To prevent Sharmell from being placed at the mercy of Kurt Angle, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long makes a s
SmackDown - Jun. 09, 2005
Jun 9, 2005 · 86 min
With WWE Champion John Cena being drafted to Raw, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long is left without a champion for his brand. Kurt Angle demands Taz pick a side going into On
SmackDown - Jun. 16, 2005
Jun 16, 2005 · 86 min
When John "Bradshaw" Layfield goes one-on-one with The Undertaker in a No Disqualification Match main event, SmackDown's newest draft pick strikes from out of nowhere. On an all ne
SmackDown - Jun. 23, 2005
Jun 23, 2005 · 86 min
To ensure that his brand is represented by a worthy champion, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long announces that six Superstars will compete for a new title. Rey Mysterio looks
SmackDown - Jun. 30, 2005
Jun 30, 2005 · 86 min
While The Undertaker, Booker T, John "Bradshaw" Layfield, and others compete in a huge Six-Man Elimination Match for the SmackDown Championship, SmackDown General Manager Theodore
SmackDown - Jul. 07, 2005
Jul 7, 2005 · 88 min
World Heavyweight Champion Batista battles Christian. John "Bradshaw" Layfield's frustrations with having to go through The Animal in his quest for gold leave him feeling more than
SmackDown - Jul 14, 2005
Jul 14, 2005 · 86 min
After his own family pleads with him not to reveal Rey Mysterio's secret, Eddie Guerrero offers his former friend a way to keep the truth a mystery. United States Champion Orlando
SmackDown - Jul. 21, 2005
Jul 21, 2005 · 86 min
After Eddie Guerrero makes his presence felt during Rey Mysterio's battle with Super Crazy, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long forces Latino Heat to take to the ring for singl
SmackDown - Jul. 28, 2005
Jul 28, 2005 · 85 min
John "Bradshaw" Layfield battles The Undertaker for the right to become the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Despite his promise to remain silent, Eddie Guerrero shows
SmackDown - Aug. 04, 2005
Aug 4, 2005 · 86 min
While Eddie Guerrero threatens to bring his world down with a bedtime story, Rey Mysterio looks to get even with Christian in the main event. John "Bradshaw" Layfield and World Hea
SmackDown - Aug. 11, 2005
Aug 11, 2005 · 84 min
The deeply personal rivalry between Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio comes to a head when Latino Heat takes legal action against his former friend. Christian pays the price for prov
SmackDown - Aug. 18, 2005
Aug 18, 2005 · 86 min
Before challenging Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam, John "Bradshaw" Layfield looks to send The Animal a message by facing Funaki in a No Holds Barred M
SmackDown - Aug. 25, 2005
Aug 25, 2005 · 86 min
As SmackDown prepares to move exclusively to Friday nights, General Manager Theodore Long receives some advice from a new business associate. Randy Orton goes one-on-one with Hardc
SmackDown - Sep. 01, 2005
Sep 1, 2005 · 86 min
Randy Orton faces Rey Mysterio. World Heavyweight Champion Batista looks to dismantle Simon Dean when they meet in one-on-one action. Christian gets a front row seat to witness Boo
SmackDown - Sep. 09, 2005
Sep 9, 2005 · 85 min
Eddie Guerrero battles his old friend Rey Mysterio in an epic Steel Cage Match. Randy Orton continues to dig his own grave in his rivalry with the Undertaker. John "Bradshaw" Layfi
SmackDown - Sep. 16, 2005
Sep 16, 2005 · 87 min
Things begin to heat up when SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long and Network Executive Palmer Canon name a new and improved No. 1 Contender to challenge Batista for the World H
SmackDown - Sep. 23, 2005
Sep 23, 2005 · 86 min
When Eddie Guerrero & World Heavyweight Champion Batista are scheduled to take on MNM, Latino Heat falls victim to a mysterious illness that threatens his ability to compete. Randy
SmackDown - Sep. 30, 2005
Sep 30, 2005 · 84 min
Eddie Guerrero & World Heavyweight Champion Batista challenge the Legion of Doom for the WWE Tag Team Championship. After an altercation on The Peep Show, Christian faces Booker T
SmackDown - Oct. 07, 2005
Oct 7, 2005 · 81 min
World Heavyweight Champion Batista gives Eddie Guerrero some words of caution. Mr. Kennedy gets a front row seat to watch Hardcore Holly face off against Sylvan. Booker T faces Orl
SmackDown - Oct. 14, 2005
Oct 14, 2005 · 83 min
Eddie Guerrero battles Randy Orton to name a new No. 1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. Paul Burchill & William Regal partner with MNM to face The Mexicools & WWE T
SmackDown - Oct. 21, 2005
Oct 21, 2005 · 86 min
With his father unable to compete alongside him in the main event against Eddie Guerrero and World Heavyweight Champion Batista, Randy Orton turns to an unlikely partner. Sharmell
SmackDown - Oct. 28, 2005
Oct 28, 2005 · 82 min
Eddie Guerrero & World Heavyweight Champion Batista partner with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to face Mr. Kennedy, Randy Orton & "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Christian, Rey Mysterio, Hardcore Holly,
SmackDown - Nov. 04, 2005
Nov 4, 2005 · 88 min
Eddie Guerrero & World Heavyweight Champion Batista challenge MNM for the WWE Tag Team Championship. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long invites Raw General Manager Eric Bischo
SmackDown - Nov. 11, 2005
Nov 11, 2005 · 87 min
With Survivor Series approaching, several SmackDown Superstars compete for the chance to represent their brand against Raw at WWE's fall classic. Raw's WWE Champion Edge goes one-o
SmackDown - Nov. 18, 2005
Nov 18, 2005 · 89 min
In the wake of the sudden and tragic passing of Eddie Guerrero, Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown come together to mourn the loss of Latino Heat and pay tribute to his legacy.
SmackDown - Nov. 25, 2005
Nov 25, 2005 · 85 min
SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long assembles the entire SmackDown roster to defend their brand from an imminent invasion of Raw Superstars. In the main event, Batista defends
SmackDown - Nov. 29, 2005
Nov 29, 2005 · 45 min
It's a real-life "David vs. Goliath" confrontation as Rey Mysterio takes to the ring to face off against World Tag Team Champion Big Show. WWE pays tribute to Eddie Guerrero. Legen
SmackDown - Dec. 02, 2005
Dec 2, 2005 · 90 min
Randy Orton goes one-on-one with Matt Hardy. However, Legend Killer soon learns that you cannot kill what is already dead. Raw's World Tag Team Champions Kane & Big Show take on Jo
SmackDown - Dec. 09, 2005
Dec 9, 2005 · 90 min
Rey Mysterio & World Heavyweight Champion Batista face John "Bradshaw" Layfield & Orlando Jordan. After looking to put an end to The Undertaker's mind games by calling out The Dead
SmackDown - Dec. 16, 2005
Dec 16, 2005 · 85 min
Randy Orton's fear of stepping into a Hell in a Cell Match with The Undertaker leads him to make a difficult decision regarding the future of his in-ring career. Before Rey Mysteri
SmackDown - Dec. 23, 2005
Dec 23, 2005 · 90 min
On a very special holiday edition of SmackDown, Michael Cole and Tazz take the WWE Universe on journey through the brand's greatest matches and moments from the past year. Plus, a
SmackDown - Dec. 30, 2005
Dec 30, 2005 · 90 min
Amidst Melina's potentially career threatening allegations against him, World Heavyweight Champion Batista takes to the ring with Rey Mysterio to defend the WWE Tag Team Championsh