Wwe top 10 smackdown moments of all time năm 2024
Raw highlights: Sept. 7, 2015WWE Network previews, highlights and excerptsWWE SmackDown, a show that has produced a glut of memories both silly and moving, is set to celebrate its 15th birthday. Show
The occasion inspires fans to reflect back on SmackDown's highlights, from a battle inside a supermarket to Eddie Guerrero standing under raining confetti. Guerrero, Edge and Shawn Michaels appear multiple times on this list. They helped produce images that are hard to forget and easy to admire. The moments that made the cut thrilled fans the most. They are the ones that pop up in one's head most often when reminiscing about the show. One will notice that SmackDown's early years are well-represented here. The great moments haven't come as often as of late, though. SmackDown was once as consistently entertaining as Raw but has since become a B show. Hopefully, WWE finds a way to change that. SmackDown needs to more consistently deliver the type of moment that lives on for years. Honorable Mentions1 of 16
The Friendly Tap was home to a brawl between Bradshaw and Farooq, WWE's resident bruisers, and a team looking to challenge them. It was an exciting fight, but it's hard to compete with the moments that made the list proper. Other collisions were even more memorable. Carlito's debut resulted in a good match and a surprising win over John Cena. It was definitely more exciting than Randy Orton's first bout on SmackDown. Still, it didn't have quite the amount of electricity that Cena's debut had or that some of Eddie Guerrero's highlights did. Punk and Hardy's rivalry made SmackDown fun again. Several of their confrontations were of the powerful variety. Punk decked out in Hardy's face paint and ring gear was amusing and a perfect way for him to elevate his heel status. The Straight-Edge Superstar ousting Hardy from WWE is one of the moments that outdoes that one in terms of lasting power. Shawn Michaels Saves Triple H, Aug. 26, 19992 of 16 The first episode of SmackDown (not counting the pilot) pitted WWE champ Triple H against The Rock. There was no better way to kick things off. Those men were the biggest stars the show had to offer, and their rivalry was one that continually produced great memories. Thanks to Shawn Michaels' swift foot, this matchup ended in shocking fashion. Serving as the guest referee, Michaels sported short-shorts that were themselves mighty memorable. Just when The Rock seemed ready to finish The Game off, Michaels kicked him in the chin. That move saved his longtime friend from losing his championship and is one of the many times Michaels got more involved than he should have as ref. Steve Austin Blows Up the DX Express, April 27, 20003 of 16 Steve Austin famously destroyed a lot of property over the years. One of the bigger, more thrilling examples of that came in SmackDown's early days. He decided to do some serious damage to D-Generation X's bus, the DX Express. Armed with a crane and an explosive, he had SmackDown feel like an action movie that night. Fans have seen vandalism onscreen before, but explosions like that one stick out in one's mind forever. It remains one of Austin's most exciting attacks on his rivals from DX. Now if he would just come back and do the same to Adam Rose's Exotic Express. Rhyno Gores Chris Jericho, Aug. 9, 20014 of 16 Rhyno didn't have the kind of impact on SmackDown that Undertaker, Rey Mysterio and others did over time, but he delivered a gore that created a lasting image. During a brawl with Chris Jericho, Rhyno charged at him and sent him crashing through the SmackDown set. It was an unexpected, dangerous stunt that transformed a run-of-the-mill fracas and made it famous. Wrestlers have destroyed announce tables several times over on SmackDown. On this night, the SmackDown infrastructure itself played the victim. He may not have gored Jericho "into the next millennium" as Taz suggests in the clip, but Rhyno certainly hurled him into the show's lore. 9/11 Tribute, Sept. 13, 20015 of 16 No SmackDown moment compares to WWE's response to the 9/11 tragedy. Just days after terrorists attacks rocked the nation, WWE hosted a massive public gathering during a time when fear and confusion ran rampant. Sports games were being canceled. Events were being postponed. SmackDown helped cut through that fog of uncertainty. Defiant and proud, Vince McMahon talked on-air about not letting terrorists change how we lived our lives. His roster then put on the most emotional show in its history. Every match and Superstar appearance took on new meaning. This was more than distraction by entertainment; it was a statement of national unity. Supermarket Brawl, Dec. 13, 20016 of 16 Bad blood aplenty had Steve Austin and Booker T's feud move far away from the ring. A bingo hall and a church served as arenas for these gladiators, but those weren't nearly as memorable as the two rivals' collision inside a supermarket. Austin sent Booker crashing into the produce aisle and into baked goods. It's a scene worth watching several times just to catch all of Austin's grocery store-based one-liners. The Texas Rattlesnake used just about every product on the shelves to deliver an ass whooping like no other. It's originality and ability to make one laugh make it one of SmackDown's most enjoyable moments. John Cena Debuts, June 27, 20027 of 16 A legend was born with a famous line and a strong showing against a top star. Kurt Angle issued an open challenge. John Cena, an unknown at the time, answered it. When asked what about him should earn him a shot at Angle, Cena said his "ruthless aggression." That became the name of the era that followed. Cena's historic career began in an electric moment opposite a future Hall of Famer. The bigger Cena's legacy gets, the bigger this moment becomes. It was the launching point for the franchise's soon-to-be centerpiece, not something SmackDown or another WWE show has often seen. Brock Lesnar Crushes Hulk Hogan, Aug. 8, 20028 of 16 In a match that could have easily been a pay-per-view bout, Brock Lesnar stomped on Hulk Hogan on his way to The Rock. The right to face the WWE champ at SummerSlam was on the line. Lesnar not only earned that right, but he looked like a terrifying beast in the process. He crushed Hogan in the middle of the ring, squeezing him in a bear hug until the legend passed out. To further drive home how monstrous he was, Lesnar smeared Hogan's blood onto his chest. That haunting image and the shock of a Hall of Famer falling in such definitive fashion cement this moment's status as one of SmackDown's best. Ring Collapse, June 12, 20039 of 16 When behemoths collide, destruction is inevitable. In this case, that applied to the stage that hosted their battle. Brock Lesnar superplexed Big Show. Fans were expecting a major impact. They witnessed the ring imploding. WWE would later revive the stunt with Mark Henry and Big Show. This first time caught the audience off-guard and was a talking point for a long time to come. It was the kind of moment that had fans who saw it saying, "Holy crap! Did you see what happened on SmackDown?" and had those who missed it cursing themselves. The shock and buzz-inducing nature that this superplex delivered is what SmackDown is missing today. There just aren't enough instances of the show rewarding dedicated fans with something this unforgettable. Eddie Guerrero's Championship Celebration, Feb. 19, 200410 of 16 Balloons, confetti and raucous cheering filled the arena. Eddie Guerrero had felled a giant, dethroning Brock Lesnar at No Way Out. The party he had to celebrate becoming WWE champ was one of the more engaging and fun things to ever happen on SmackDown. Guerrero's rare magnetism had fans journey with him throughout his career. When he reached the mountaintop, it felt like we all did right along with him. Watching Guerrero tearful as he soaked it all in was that rare moment in wrestling that has genuine emotion wash over fans. Good luck on keeping your eyes dry through it. A lot of champs have celebrated on SmackDown. None made winning a title feel as significant as Latino Heat did that night. Eddie Guerrero Explains Himself, May 12, 200511 of 16 The intensity of fans' love for Eddie Guerrero made his heel turn a heartbreaker. After he turned on his longtime friend, Rey Mysterio, he explained his actions in one of the best promos in WWE history. Guerrero made sure you hated him by the end of his speech, morphing into a snarling predator in front of the audience. His words felt like knives. His evil felt genuine. It's a promo like this that allows one to forget that wrestling is scripted. For that moment, fans become the puppets on the master's strings. That night, Guerrero controlled those strings like few others ever have. Edge Cashes In, May 11, 200712 of 16 Edge was just the third man to cash in a Money in the Bank contract at the time. He couldn't have done so at a more opportune time. Undertaker had survived a Steel Cage match against Batista, only to find himself the victim of an attack from Mark Henry. Drained, bloodied, barely able to stand, the champ soon became prey once more. Edge rushed in and looked to pry the title from The Deadman's hands. Undertaker didn't go down easy. He kicked out of a spear and kept slipping away from defeat. Eventually, The Ultimate Opportunist pinned him, capping off one of the most gripping cash-ins in history. Jack Swagger would later cash in on SmackDown as well. That moment doesn't compare to the first Mr. Money in the Bank playing the part of the hyena, chomping on a nearly dead beast. Edge and Vickie's Wedding, July 18, 200813 of 16 Fans know by now: WWE weddings almost never end well. Before Vickie Guerrero and Edge could live happily ever after, Triple H had an objection. He presented some video evidence that Edge was not the world's best partner. The key moment was a make-out session with Alicia Fox. This was one of the funnier scenes in SmackDown history, The Rated-R Superstar's chances with Vickie unraveling onscreen. WWE's many attempts at humor have often resulted in groans. Here, some straightforward storytelling and world-class facial reactions from Edge had the company hit a comedic home run. It's hard to forget the sight of Vickie's oversized underwear or the feeling of joy one had watching the heel get embarrassed. Shawn Michaels Mocks Undertaker-March 27, 200914 of 16 Leading up to WrestleMania 25, Shawn Michaels entered the ring to Undertaker's music, dressed much like him, only to mock him in a so-called tribute. The imitation was entertaining enough, but Undertaker emerging from the ring to grab hold of Michaels puts it in rarefied air. Undertaker's hands cutting through the smoke to lunge at The Heartbreak Kid is a powerful, lasting image on its own. Undertaker and Michaels' rivalry was one of the year's highlights and this was the most fun moment during that span. They of course collided in an all-time great match at WrestleMania, but made sure to entertain fans on SmackDown en route to that bout. CM Punk Says Goodbye to Jeff Hardy, Aug 28, 200915 of 16 CM Punk and Jeff Hardy's hate for each other turned 2009 into a good year for SmackDown. That rivalry ended inside a Steel Cage, the high-flyer forced to leave the company. It was an entertaining match, one that served as a fitting climax for a long, intense feud. Punk provided the punctuation at the end of it. With Hardy lying on the mat inside the cage, Punk held the world title close to his chest and with a devilish grin, waved goodbye to his foe. That bit of mockery made it hard not to hate Punk. Here was one of the more popular stars forced out of WWE, and Punk was reveling in it. The Shield Attack Undertaker, April 26, 201316 of 16 By 2013, an Undertaker sighting anywhere but WrestleMania was a rarity. In a rare TV match, he took on Dean Ambrose of The Shield. While he won the bout, that's not what fans will remember about it. The Shield pounced on the veteran afterward, sending him through the announce table. The Shield had built a reputation for these kinds of attacks, but handing out one to a legend served as a statement that this group was special. It's the last huge moment we've seen on SmackDown during a period where the show too often feels like an afterthought. For it to survive another 15 years, it is going to have to borrow the energy, unpredictability and boldness that it has had in the past. What is the history of SmackDown?SmackDown! debuted in the United States on UPN on April 29, 1999, and was formerly broadcast on Thursday nights. The show moved to Friday nights on September 9, 2005, and began airing on The CW in September 2006, after the merger of UPN and the WB. The show later moved to MyNetworkTV in October 2008. How much are tickets for WWE SmackDown?WWE Friday Night SmackDown 2024 Ticket Information You can find WWE Friday Night SmackDown tickets for as low as $59, with an average price of $135. Can I see Friday night SmackDown?Watch WWE Friday Night SmackDown Streaming Online | Peacock. What days are WWE on?Raw, the organization's flagship show, airs live on Mondays along with SmackDown on Fridays. 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