WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 9
2007 is the year of the Rated-R Superstar as Edge dominates the blue brand by becoming World Heavyweight Champion and forming an alliance (and maybe more) with General Manager Vickie Guerrero. All this and more.
Season 9 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 8.
- 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
2007 is the year of the Rated-R Superstar as Edge dominates the blue brand by becoming World Heavyweight Champion and forming an alliance (and maybe more) with General Manager Vickie Guerrero. All this and more.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
SmackDown - Jan. 05, 2007
Jan 5, 2007 · 87 min
The Superstars of SmackDown compete in a series of Beat the Clock Sprint Matches to earn an opportunity at challenging Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal R
SmackDown - Jan. 12, 2007
Jan 12, 2007 · 87 min
Several Superstars compete in the Beat the Clock Sprint Matches for an opportunity at challenging Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble. Paul London &
SmackDown - Jan. 19, 2007
Jan 19, 2007 · 86 min
Mr. Kennedy is forced to go one-on-one with The Undertaker in the main event. In a Six-Man Tag Team Match, MVP partners with William Regal & Dave Taylor to take on Vito and WWE Tag
SmackDown - Jan. 26, 2007
Jan 26, 2007 · 84 min
The Undertaker makes an emphatic statement to all the participants in the 2007 Royal Rumble Match. After trying to avoid in-ring competition with Kane, MVP is informed that his fut
SmackDown - Feb. 02, 2007
Feb 2, 2007 · 85 min
Following The Undertaker's victory in the 2007 Royal Rumble Match, World Heavyweight Champion Batista and WWE Champion John Cena take to the ring to find out who The Deadman will c
SmackDown - Feb. 09, 2007
Feb 9, 2007 · 85 min
With the WWE Universe buzzing in anticipation to see The Undertaker challenge Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 23, Mr. Kennedy reminds everyone that h
SmackDown - Feb. 16, 2007
Feb 16, 2007 · 75 min
Raw's Rated-RKO takes on The Undertaker & World Heavyweight Champion Batista. MVP & Mr. Kennedy look to bring the World Tag Team Championships to SmackDown by challenging Shawn Mic
SmackDown - Feb. 23, 2007
Feb 23, 2007 · 88 min
Batista sends a message to The Undertaker. When an injured Rey Mysterio addresses the WWE Universe, Mr. McMahon shows the world the destructive power of his representative in the u
SmackDown - Mar. 02, 2007
Mar 2, 2007 · 85 min
Mr. Kennedy asks Mr. McMahon for an opportunity to challenge Bobby Lashley for the ECW Championship in the main event. The Undertaker returns to the graveyard to send a message to
SmackDown - Mar. 09, 2007
Mar 9, 2007 · 88 min
The Undertaker battles Finlay. World Heavyweight Champion Batista faces Kane. In the debut edition of MizTV, The Miz welcomes Ashley to reveal her new business venture to the entir
SmackDown - Mar. 16, 2007
Mar 16, 2007 · 85 min
King Booker goes one-on-one The Undertaker. The Miz pays the price for provoking an animal after World Heavyweight Champion Batista joins him on an all new edition of MizTV. Ashley
SmackDown - Mar. 23, 2007
Mar 23, 2007 · 82 min
The Undertaker & World Heavyweight Champion Batista face King Booker & Finlay in the main event. In an effort to help his chances in the upcoming Battle of the Billionaires, Mr. Mc
SmackDown - Mar. 30, 2007
Mar 30, 2007 · 83 min
Tensions between The Undertaker and World Heavyweight Champion Batista explode. John "Bradshaw" Layfield is left stunned by the return of another fellow Texan. After being named Ed
SmackDown - Apr. 06, 2007
Apr 6, 2007 · 84 min
The Undertaker begins his reign as the new World Heavyweight Champion, however, The Deadman receives little time to celebrate as Batista demands a rematch. Mr. Kennedy goes one-on-
SmackDown - Apr. 13, 2007
Apr 13, 2007 · 82 min
Batista & The Undertaker find themselves teaming up against the reconciled duo of Mr. Kennedy & Finlay in the main event. Dave Taylor & William Regal seize an opportunity to make a
SmackDown - Apr 20, 2007
Apr 20, 2007 · 81 min
Mr. Kennedy takes on with The Undertaker. Kane finds himself pulling double duty, as he takes on William Regal and Dave Taylor in a Handicap Match. Deuce 'n' Domino put the WWE Tag
SmackDown - Apr. 27, 2007
Apr 27, 2007 · 79 min
Batista and The Unddertaker find themselves uneasy allies in a tag team match against Finlay & Mr. Kennedy. In a partnership made in hell, Kane teams with The Boogeyman to take on
SmackDown - May. 04, 2007
May 4, 2007 · 81 min
Batista shows the measure of his resolve by vowing to continue his pursuit of the World Heavyweight Championship. MVP goes one-on-one with Kane to determine the new No. 1 Contender
SmackDown - May. 11, 2007
May 11, 2007 · 87 min
The Undertaker puts his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Batista in a Steel Cage Match. Money in the Bank Winner Edge has his eyes on the prize. Will he cash in h
SmackDown - May. 18, 2007
May 18, 2007 · 84 min
Edge gives an inaugural address as the new World Heavyweight Champion. However, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long reminds The Rated-R Superstar that his reign may be short-li
SmackDown - May. 25, 2007
May 25, 2007 · 79 min
Edge eagerly waits to see who will challenge him for the World Heavyweight Championship when Batista, Finlay, Kane, and Mark Henry compete in a Fatal 4-Way Match. Plus, Paul London
SmackDown - Jun. 01, 2007
Jun 1, 2007 · 84 min
Edge invites Batista to meet him face-to-face on all new edition of The Cutting Edge. Deuce 'n' Domino put the WWE Tag Team Championship on the line against Brian Kendrick & Paul L
SmackDown - Jun. 08, 2007
Jun 8, 2007 · 86 min
Mr. McMahon's behavior becomes increasingly more erratic when The Chairman joins World Heavyweight Champion Edge on an all new edition of The Cutting Edge. In the main event, Batis
SmackDown - Jun. 15, 2007
Jun 15, 2007 · 87 min
While the WWE Universe buzzes over the apparent "death" of Mr. McMahon, the Superstars of SmackDown take to the ring to continue on in spite of the mysterious circumstances surroun
SmackDown - Jun. 22, 2007
Jun 22, 2007 · 86 min
When violence breaks out on The Cutting Edge after Torrie Wilson is accused of being responsible for the recent demise of Mr. McMahon, World Heavyweight Champion Edge & United Stat
SmackDown - Jun. 29, 2007
Jun 29, 2007 · 88 min
World Heavyweight Champion Edge faces Batista in the main event. Eugene receives an unceremonious welcome to SmackDown in a match against The Great Khali. United States Champion MV
SmackDown - Jul. 06, 2007
Jul 6, 2007 · 87 min
After World Heavyweight Champion Edge refuses to compete, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long looks to make The Rated-R Superstar feel the heat by choosing a mystery guest for
SmackDown - Jul. 13, 2007
Jul 13, 2007 · 85 min
World Heavyweight Champion Edge holds a special Mardi Gras celebration. A display of disrespect by The Great Khali toward Batista during the contract signing for their upcoming mat
SmackDown - Jul. 20, 2007
Jul 20, 2007 · 87 min
After Edge is forced to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship due to injury, a 20-Man Battle Royal is held to determine the new champion. The No. 1 Contender is also decided wh
SmackDown - Jul. 27, 2007
Jul 27, 2007 · 86 min
To commemorate the first ever Indian-born World Heavyweight Champion, a celebration is held for The Great Khali. However, the festivities are cut short when Batista issues a challe
SmackDown - Aug. 03, 2007
Aug 3, 2007 · 88 min
Batista teams with Ric Flair to take on WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce 'n' Domino in the main event. United States Champion MVP looks to test his strength against Mark Henry in an Ar
SmackDown - Aug. 10, 2007
Aug 10, 2007 · 87 min
Ric Flair looks for some retribution against World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali. United States Champion MVP joins SmackDown via satellite to give an update on his heart con
SmackDown - Aug. 17, 2007
Aug 17, 2007 · 86 min
The Great Khali faces Kane in a rematch from their battle at WrestleMania 23, Matt Hardy finds himself facing an unexpected challenge on an all new edition of MVP's VIP Lounge. The
SmackDown - Aug. 24, 2007
Aug 24, 2007 · 87 min
Batista goes one-on-one with Finlay in the main event. After Kane tries his luck in The Masterlock Challenge, Chris Masters competes against Chuck Palumbo in singles action. Plus,
SmackDown - Aug. 31, 2007
Aug 31, 2007 · 84 min
Several SmackDown Superstars compete for a chance to challenge The Great Khali for the World Heavyweight Championship. Less than a week after being assaulted by Deuce 'n' Domino, M
SmackDown - Sep. 07, 2007
Sep 7, 2007 · 85 min
Batista & Kane take on Finlay & World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali. Despite their unlikely partnership leading them to the WWE Tag Team Championship, Matt Hardy and United
SmackDown - Sep. 14, 2007
Sep 14, 2007 · 85 min
World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali faces Batista. In the first ever Belfast Brawl, Finlay battles Kane. While Mark Henry insists that his strength is more devastating than
SmackDown - Sep. 21, 2007
Sep 21, 2007 · 85 min
Wedding bells are in the air, as the WWE Universe prepares to witness the marriage of Theodore Long and his girlfriend Kristal. However, it becomes apparent that the General Manage
SmackDown - Sep. 28, 2007
Sep 28, 2007 · 86 min
With Theodore Long in an apparent coma after recently suffering a heart attack during his wedding, Vickie Guerrero is selected to assume his role as the General Manager of SmackDow
SmackDown - Oct. 05, 2007
Oct 5, 2007 · 85 min
Rey Mysterio battles The Great Khali in a true-to-life "David and Goliath" confrontation. MVP & Matt Hardy put the WWE Tag Team Championship on the line when they take on Deuce 'n
SmackDown - Oct. 12, 2007
Oct 12, 2007 · 84 min
Rey Mysterio and Finlay clash for the right to become the No. 1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. The Brothers of Destruction take on WWE Tag Team Champions Matt Har
SmackDown - Oct. 19, 2007
Oct 19, 2007 · 84 min
Rey Mysterio faces United States Champion MVP. John "Bradshaw" Layfield conducts a special interview with Batista. Two giants clash as Kane goes one-on-one with The Great Khali. Pl
SmackDown - Oct. 26, 2007
Oct 26, 2007 · 87 min
The Undertaker takes to the ring for a one-on-one interview with John "Bradshaw" Layfield. After a confrontation on The VIP Lounge, Finlay & Rey Mysterio find themselves reluctant
SmackDown - Nov. 02, 2007
Nov 2, 2007 · 84 min
With Mr. McMahon serving as the Special Guest Referee, Jonathan Coachman steps into the ring to go one-on-one with Mick Foley. On a night where Rey Mysterio takes on Jamie Noble, F
SmackDown - Nov. 09, 2007
Nov 9, 2007 · 86 min
The Great Khali and The Undertaker clash in a No Holds Barred Match. Rey Mysterio looks to settle a score with Finlay. Five teams compete in a Battle Royal to determine the new No.
SmackDown - Nov. 16, 2007
Nov 16, 2007 · 86 min
World Heavyweight Champion Batista battles Mark Henry in a No Disqualification Match. The Miz & John Morrison challenge MVP & Matt Hardy for the WWE Tag Team Championship. Plus, Fi
SmackDown - Nov. 23, 2007
Nov 23, 2007 · 82 min
The Undertaker seeks revenge on Edge and SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero. Rey Mysterio looks to settle a score with United States Champion MVP for his assault on Matt Har
SmackDown - Nov. 30, 2007
Nov 30, 2007 · 87 min
After addressing The Undertaker's recent assault on SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero, Edge reveals that his new girlfriend gave him a World Heavyweight Championship match
SmackDown - Dec. 07, 2007
Dec 7, 2007 · 86 min
Edge goes one-on-one with Kane in the main event. World Heavyweight Champion Batista takes to the ring to battle ECW Champion Elijah Burke. MVP shows the level of respect he has fo
SmackDown - Dec. 14, 2007
Dec 14, 2007 · 84 min
SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero places all three competitors in the upcoming Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship at Armageddon in action. While Edg
SmackDown - Dec. 21, 2007
Dec 21, 2007 · 84 min
In celebration of Edge's victory at Armageddon, SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero presents her boyfriend with the World Heavyweight Championship. However, the festivities a
SmackDown - Dec. 28, 2007
Dec 28, 2007 · 86 min
On the final SmackDown of 2007, the best matches from throughout the year are revisited for the WWE Universe. From Triple H facing Randy Orton for the WWE Championship in a Last Ma