WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 15

SmackDown rings in the new year with the return of Randy Orton! And with the upcoming Royal Rumble on his mind, The 'Viper' teams with Sheamus against two reigning champions, Big Show and Antonio Cesaro. Plus, Kofi Kingston gets a chance for a rematch againt the man who took his Intercontinental Championship, Wade Barrett.

FINALLY...The Rock comes back to SmackDown for the first time in 10 years! What will 'The People's Champ' have to say in response to CM Punk's comments? Plus, General Manager Booker T kicks off the new year with a major bombshell affecting the main event match between World Heavyweight Champion Big Show and Albert Del Rio.

It's the 700th episode of SmackDown! Alberto Del Rio kicks off his new championship reign with a fiesta of grand proportions. But when rivals crash the party, the turmoil leads to a massive Tag Team main event. Plus, Team Hell No teams with Randy Orton for one night in a Six-Man Tag Team Match against Wade Barrett & Team Rhodes Scholars.

Two days before his Royal Rumble clash with The Rock, CM Punk calls out The Shield to address their potential involvement. Will The Rock show up after sustaining a brutal attack on Raw? Plus, Booker T sets up a massive Six Man Tag Team Match that includes World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio and his Royal Rumble challenger, Big Show.

SmackDown Superstars make their case for the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match. World Champion Alberto Del Rio is determined to get his hands on Big Show. The high flying duo of Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara reunite for a match against the bickering Team Hell No. And a former World Heavyweight Champion returns to SmackDown.

The quest for the Elimination Chamber continues on SmackDown! The rivalry between Big Show and Alberto Del Rio heats up. Cody Rhodes takes on Kofi Kingston. Can Team Hell No continue to co-exist or will their relationship go up in flames? Mark Henry takes on Randy Orton and much more.

The Road to WrestleMania becomes more dangerous with the Elimination Chamber in two days. What will The Rock have to say about CM Punk's theft of the WWE Championship? A fuming Big Show faces Chris Jericho as he prepares to challenge Alberto Del Rio. Plus, Randy Orton faces another Chamber participant, the massive Mark Henry.

The Superstars of WWE aim to build momentum on the road to WrestleMania. Fresh off a monumental pay-per-view win, new #1 contender Jack Swagger faces a man still holding a grudge from Elimination Chamber, Randy Orton. World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio squares off with Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett.

Randy Orton may have kicked the hornets nest known as The Shield, but he may have a much larger problem when he goes one-on-one with Big Show. Hall of Famer Jim Ross attempts to get to the bottom of Jack Swagger's transformation. And the rivalry over the United States Championship between Antonio Cesaro and The Miz reaches new heights.

World Champion Alberto Del Rio faces Dolph Ziggler. Sheamus and Big Show square off as The Shield waits in the wings. And will this be the week the WWE finally witnesses the in-ring debut of Fandango?

SmackDown kicks off with a big Tag Team Match when Randy Orton joins forces with Sheamus to take on Team Rhodes Scholars. Dolph Ziggler goes one-on-one with Kane. The Shield's reign of terror continues. Jack Swagger takes on Chris Jericho. Mark Henry, Ryback, and more.

Days after breaking Ricardo Rodriguez's ankle on Raw, 'The Real American' Jack Swagger faces Chris Jericho. The Miz takes on Antonio Cesaro. And with Ryback fighting his own battles, can Sheamus and Randy Orton trust Big Show in their clash against The Shield at WrestleMania?

The Rock has come back to SmackDown! What will the WWE Champion say to John Cena with his WrestleMania showdown merely nine days away? The WrestleMania team of Sheamus, Randy Orton & Big Show put their newfound chemistry to the test in preparation for The Shield. Plus, Ryback and Mark Henry show off their strength in a bench press challenge.

JBL and Michael Cole host the final SmackDown before WrestleMania, live from WrestleMania Axxess. Ryback tunes up for his epic WrestleMania clash with Mark Henry by competing in a Handicap Match. Jack Swagger squares off with Kofi Kingston looking to gain some momentum heading into his World Heavyweight Champion Match at WrestleMania.

In his first appearance since cashing in the Money in the Bank Contract the night after WrestleMania, Dolph Ziggler celebrates becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion. Triple H addresses the WWE Universe after his monumental WrestleMania win. And after targeting Undertaker on Raw, where will The Shield strike next?

Sheamus and Randy Orton team up to face the massive duo of Big Show and Mark Henry. Alberto Del Rio battles through an ankle injury to take on rival Jack Swagger. And new United States Champion Kofi Kingston goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett.

From London, England, The Undertaker returns for his first match on SmackDown in nearly three years against The Shield's Dean Ambrose. Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger continue their brutal rivalry in a No Disqualification Match. Plus, Sheamus faces Big Show and Randy Orton goes one-on-one with the 'World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry.

Kane seeks to inflict hellacious revenge on The Shield when he faces Dean Ambrose one on one. We find out who is stronger when Sheamus and Mark Henry compete in an Arm Wrestling Contest. Plus, Daniel Bryan takes on Ryback.

With Extreme Rules just one week from Sunday, Ryback has a major appetite for destruction on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. The 'World's Strongest Man', Mark Henry attempts to break a world record by pulling two tractor trailers and a heated confrontation between Team Hell No and The Shield leads to a match between Dean Ambrose and Daniel Bryan.

In the final SmackDown before WWE goes extreme, The Miz stirs the pot between Extreme Rules opponents, Randy Orton and Big Show on Miz TV. Plus, with the World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler sidelined, how will the two contenders to his title attempt to settle their score?

At Extreme Rules, all three Shield members claimed championship gold. Now on SmackDown, Kofi Kingston gets his rematch with Dean Ambrose for the United States Title. Big Show faces off against Chris Jericho. And what can the WWE Universe expect from the new 'Paul Heyman' guy, Curtis Axel?

The recent dominance of The Shield has driven Team Hell No to the brink of extinction. Now, its divide and conquer time when Kane, Daniel Bryan and the 'Apex Predator' Randy Orton take on each member of the 'Hounds of Justice' in singles action. Plus, who is the next victim in Ryback's path of destruction?

Chris Jericho gears up for his clash with CM Punk at WWE Payback by trying to neutralize the newest Paul Heyman guy, Curtis Axel. Team Hell No and Randy Orton attempt to hash out their issues on MizTV. And Sheamus answers another 'Intellectual Challenge' from Damien Sandow.

Recently returned World Champion Dolph Ziggler and cohort Big E Langston face Alberto Del Rio and Chris Jericho with Ziggler and Del Rio's title match just two days away at Payback. And with their status as a team in a flux, can Team Hell No and Randy Orton work together to finally hand The Shield their first loss?

After an momentous night at WWE Payback, three new champions are in action on SmackDown. he new World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio takes on Chris Jericho. The new Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel faces Wade Barrett and the new Divas Champ AJ Lee battles Natalya. Plus, tension grow between Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan.

It's 'Fiesta Del Rio' on SmackDown, as the World Champion celebrates his recent victory, but will former champ Dolph Ziggler crash the party? The Miz asks Paul Heyman the tough questions about Brock Lesnar and CM Punk. And Sheamus attempts to settle the score with Damien Sandow in a Dublin Street Fight.

CM Punk returns to SmackDown as he vies for his third career Money in the Bank Contract in the Money in the Bank All-Stars Ladder Match. Dolph Ziggler gears up for his World Heavyweight Championship rematch against Alberto Del Rio. Plus, Randy Orton and Christian renew a long-standing rivalry.

Money in the Bank competitors Randy Orton, Sheamus, Daniel Bryan and more try to gain the upper hand before scaling the ladders of destiny in just two days. Dolph Ziggler pulls out all the stops to send a message to Alberto Del Rio. Divas AJ Lee and Kaitlyn solidify plans for their championship clash on Sunday.

Randy Orton is on a hot streak following his Money in the Bank victory as he faces World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Daniel Bryan squares off against Wade Barrett, while Rob Van Dam returns to SmackDown. Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes address their issues with one another following their Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

For the first time ever, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio faces RVD. Money in the Bank winners Randy Orton and Damien Sandow square off, while Sandow's Money In the Bank contract is stolen by Cody Rhodes. CM Punk addresses Paul Heyman's actions while Dolph Ziggler interrupts Diva Champion AJ Lee's 'State of Her Mind Address'.