Favorite Smackdown Moments

At this point and time I couldn't even tell you which were SD and which were RAW Moments. I always enjoyed the Angle/Benoit segments.

Just off the top of my head,

Austin hunts DX '99
Austin blows up the DX Bus 2000
Triple H/Trish/Stephanie backstage 2000
TLC III
Austin/Benoit
Austin/Angle/McMahon comedy stuff in the summer of 2001
Rhyno takes out Jericho '01
Edge/Guerrero '02
Angle/Brock Iron Man '03
Hardy/Punk feud in '09

I stopped watching wrestling in 2002. I recall the first couple months of smackdown were pretty good. Raw had been the big show for 6 years until smackdown and now they were on par but it seemed smackdown became just another show by 2000-2002. Maybe had something to do with lack of Austin or Rock and more HHH storylines. Smackdown became just a step above Heat.

Booker T and Austin in the supermarket
Lesnar angle marathon match

10 Favorite Moments in Smackdown History

10. Austin / Booker T Grocery Store Fight — 2001

I remember watching this at the time thinking this is the most outrageous segment that has ever been on Smackdown, and I don't think anything has matched it since.

9. Edge Cashes in to Win the World Title — 2007

Considering the options on Smackdown (aka putting the title back on Batista) I was so happy to see Edge jump to Smackdown, while Raw was clearly the John Cena show in 2006/2007. Who knew it would be the start to one of the best feuds Smackdown ever had in Taker vs. Edge

8. Angle / Brock Iron Man Match — 2003

First (and to this day) last Iron Man match in Smackdown history. I honestly doubt we'll ever see another 1 hour Iron Man match, while I would have rather seen Kurt walk away with the title, it doesn't take away from one of the best matches in Smackdown history and the final match in a the amazing Angle/Lesnar program.

7. Edge / Eddie NoDq Match — 2002

For anyone who hasn't watched this match I recommend going to the network and seeing it. I believe this was the match where Edge believes he first broke his neck. Another great end to a great feud during Smackdowns best days.

6. Big Show / Brock Crash The Ring — 2003

Total shock and awe moment, never expected anything like that to happen, rigged or not.

5. Triple H runs McMahon's 5 Match Unforgiven Gauntlet — 1999

Inferno Match, Casket Match, Bullrope Match, Boiler Room Brawl, and Chokeslam Challenge, all in one night. Insane show.

4. TLC III — 2001

The "Forgotten TLC", not forgotten by this guy.

3. Mankind Transforms Into Cactus Jack — 2000

One of the coolest moments in WWE history Imo, just watching Trips reaction and complete fear was brilliant.

2. 9/11 Memorial — 2001

Just an all around heartwarming show to see everyone come together at the time, and get everyone back to as regular as their lives could be at the time.

1. Eddie Tribute Show — 2005

I just remember at the time in tears for both Raw and Smackdown, in disbelief of what had happened. It was a great tribute to a guy who gave everything in his being to entertain the fans. The fact he's still remembered to this day just proves the type of performer, wrestler, and man that the world lost at the time.



Honorable Mentions

• Angle wins the World Title Battle Royal — 2006
• The First Smackdown
• Edge / Mick Foley HIAC promo before Summerslam — 2008
• Edge/Rey vs. Angle/Benoit 2 out of 3 Falls Match — 2002
• Vince Revives the NWO — 2002



10 Worst Moments in Smackdown History

10. Jack Swagger wins the World Title — 2010

A few people make this list as undeserving World Champions imo. Swagger while on the lower end of things still has to represent a time in Smackdown that absolutely tanked. I assume they were hoping to capitalize on Sheamus's quick WWE Title success on Raw by taking another guy on the roster essentially doing nothing and throwing the World Title on him. Didn't work so well this time.

9. Racist Jinder — 2017

It might be because its fresh in the mind, but I have no love for the promo that was cut on Smackdown last week. Putting aside the fact that I think Jinder is the worst WWE Champion since Vince McMahon (anyone who disagrees feel free to check the recent unadvertised empty arena matches Smackdown has been having) I find it very hypocritical of WWE to get on Hogans case about comments said years ago in a tape, and let Jinder's racist asian comment fly because "its scripted programming". Its not ok either way folks, and if thats the only heat you can get, pack your bags and go home, other people like Kevin Owens can get 10 times the heat with a fraction of the effort.

8. Vince vs. Stephanie Storyline — 2003

Another one of Vince's brainchild's I can only assume. No other comments needed.

7. "Piggie James" — 2010

Ah yes another terrific idea. Lets fat shame one of the best female workers in the business because she doesn't have an eight pack like the other trashy aspiring models we have in 2010.

6. Vince wins the WWE Title — 1999

There is no reason for any guy who isn't a daily performer to win a world title. Im sorry but when you think back and think that guys like Owen, Perfect, Piper, Rude, etc... never held the WWE Title but Vince McMahon did, it just leaves a sour taste. He could easily have beaten Trips in a non title match and been just as embarrassing. Wasn't any better when he won the ECW Title and walked around with a do-rag like he was Tupac.

5. Billy and Chuck Wedding Publicity Stunt — 2002

Another pointless attention grabber storyline that did nothing for anyone involved. Hated the team when they formed, hated the gimmick, hated this storyline just that much more. Billy Gunn deserved better... Chuck Palumbo deserved worse.

4. Al Wilson — 2002/2003

Need I say more?

3. Great Khali wins the World Title — 2007

Of all the people on the roster at the time they could have run with, any one of them would have been better than Great Khali. Kane, Matt Hardy, Ric Flair, MVP, hell I would have taken another Batista run.

2. Randy Orton beats Christian for the World Title — 2011

This one still irks me to this day. I became a huge Christian fan while he was in TNA and the tremendous work that he put in there, it truly made him seem like he could return to WWE and take over a main event spot with guys like Flair, Michaels, Edge, etc.. retiring over the past few years and guys like Taker, Trips, Batista, etc... winding down their careers. The focus was never so much on new talent. The fact they forwent an opportunity for Christian to prove himself as a legit World Title contender, so that (1st Reign) Randy Boreton could have his 11th meaningless Title reign and (2nd Reign) Orton could take the title again just so we can make Mark Henry champion the next month was sad to watch.

1. Droz Paralyzed — 1999

I think its safe to say that anytime anyone gets severely injured in the ring, it is an absolutely tragic event. And while it may not have ever aired on television, it still is the worst thing thats ever happened on Smackdown.

These two guys feuding/teaming.