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Season 4

(2002)

Overview

2002 season of WWE SmackDown

Cast

Episodes

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SmackDown 125 9.0

January 3, 2002

WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle face Rob Van Dam and Intercontinental Champion Edge. The Rock goes o…

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SmackDown 126 7.0

January 10, 2002

Kurt Angle's frustrations with the WWE Universe lead him to challenge "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a match. The Rock te…

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SmackDown 127 7.0

January 17, 2002

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Triple H take on Kurt Angle & Booker T. Before they meet one-on-one at the Royal Rumble for…

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SmackDown 128 8.5

January 24, 2002

Mr. McMahon's frustration over sharing ownership of WWE with Ric Flair leads him to take drastic measures. "Stone Cold"…

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SmackDown 129 7.0

January 31, 2002

In an effort to stop Mr. McMahon from bringing the New World Order to WWE, Co-Owner Ric Flair is faced with the difficu…

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SmackDown 130 8.0

February 7, 2002

Chris Jericho add fuel to his rivalry with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by bringing Will Sasso to SmackDown for an unflatt…

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SmackDown 131 6.0

February 14, 2002

The recent issues between Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley lead Mr. McMahon to make The Game & Maven team up to …

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SmackDown 132 0.0

February 21, 2002

After taking out The Rock in a vehicular assault on Raw, the New World Order is forced to apologize for their actions. …

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SmackDown 133 0.0

February 28, 2002

Triple H & Kane take on Kurt Angle & WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho. The Undertaker's brutal assault of Arn Ande…

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SmackDown 134 0.0

March 7, 2002

The Rock returns to action to go one-on-one with the NWO's Scott Hall in the main event. When WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair fi…

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SmackDown 135 0.0

March 14, 2002

Triple H looks to get some payback on WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho for trying to injure him before their match…

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SmackDown 136 6.0

March 21, 2002

Booker T goes one-on-one with Edge. The Rock battles Kevin Nash in a chaotic main event involving the nWo and Hulk Hoga…

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SmackDown 137 0.0

March 28, 2002

The WWE Superstars prepare for the brand extension. Mr. McMahon teams with Kurt Angle to take on Ric Flair and WWE Undi…

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SmackDown 138 0.0

April 4, 2002

In response to the overwhelming show of support from the WWE Universe, Mr. McMahon grants a true icon a chance at Tripl…

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SmackDown 139 0.0

April 11, 2002

Edge takes his rivalry with Kurt Angle to another level by adding a new verse to his entrance music. While the Olympic …

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SmackDown 140 0.0

April 18, 2002

Triple H and Hollywood Hulk Hogan take on Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle in a tag team main event. Edge gets on the wrong s…

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SmackDown 141 7.0

April 25, 2002

Chris Jericho and Triple H battle for a chance at Hulk Hogan's WWE Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. Randy Orton mak…

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SmackDown 142 6.0

May 2, 2002

Chris Jericho challenges Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the WWE Undisputed Championship in a No Disqualification main event. …

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SmackDown 143 8.0

May 9, 2002

Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle take on Edge & WWE Undisputed Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan. After his mouth gets him in hot…

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SmackDown 144 0.0

May 16, 2002

Triple H & Edge take on Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle. When WWE Undisputed Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan sends a message T…

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SmackDown 145 0.0

May 23, 2002

Hollywood Hulk Hogan looks to bid farewell to the WWE Universe in a emotional retirement speech. Edge & Maven unite to …

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SmackDown 146 0.0

May 30, 2002

Kurt Angle and Edge take their rivalry into the confines of a Steel Cage in an incredible main event. Randy Orton gets …

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SmackDown 147 0.0

June 6, 2002

Qualifying Matches for the 2002 King of the Ring begin. Mr. McMahon orders a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the new N…

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SmackDown 148 0.0

June 13, 2002

Mr. McMahon hosts a contract signing for the upcoming battle between The Undertaker and Triple H for the WWE Undisputed…

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SmackDown 149 0.0

June 20, 2002

Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with WWE Undisputed Champion The Undertaker in a Non-Title Match. Triple H faces Billy. Lanc…

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SmackDown 150 0.0

June 27, 2002

Hollywood Hulk Hogan battles Chris Jericho in the main event. John Cena takes on Kurt Angle. Batista teams with Reveren…

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SmackDown 151 0.0

July 4, 2002

As SmackDown celebrates the 4th of July, Kurt Angle challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Championship. Edge realizes a…

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SmackDown 152 0.0

July 11, 2002

Barely a week after making a lasting impression on Kurt Angle, the young John Cena gets the opportunity of a lifetime b…

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SmackDown 153 0.0

July 18, 2002

After shaking things up by announcing Eric Bischoff as the new Raw General Manager, Mr. McMahon drops another bombshell…

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SmackDown 154 10.0

July 25, 2002

While SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon tries to prevent her superstars from defecting to Raw, the rivalry be…

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SmackDown 155 7.0

August 1, 2002

Brock Lesnar looks to finish off Mark Henry while Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Kurt Angle battle for a chance at "The Next …

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SmackDown 156 0.0

August 8, 2002

It's a match of epic proportions as 'The Next Big Thing' Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with The Immortal Hulk Hogan! Kur…

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SmackDown 157 0.0

August 15, 2002

With the destruction of Hulkamania on his hands, Brock Lesnar receives a challenge from Rikishi. Stephanie McMahon send…

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SmackDown 158 0.0

August 22, 2002

Paul Heyman promises Brock Lesnar and WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock will collide before the night ends. However, wit…

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SmackDown 159 0.0

August 29, 2002

After making WWE Undisputed Champion Brock Lesnar exclusive SmackDown, General Manager Stephanie McMahon kicks off a to…

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SmackDown 160 0.0

September 5, 2002

As WWE Champion Brock Lesnar prepares for a face-to-face interview with The Undertaker, Lesnar must first battle one of…

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SmackDown 161 0.0

September 12, 2002

Billy and Chuck look to seal their union with a special commitment ceremony. But when things go too far, this a groundb…

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SmackDown 162 0.0

September 19, 2002

After Stephanie McMahon accepts Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff's challenge for Unforgiven, Kurt Angle issues a chall…

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SmackDown 163 0.0

September 26, 2002

The rivalry between The Undertaker and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is far from over as the Next Big Thing proves that act…

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SmackDown 164 0.0

October 3, 2002

When The Undertaker looks to finish off Matt Hardy in a Falls Count Anywhere match, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar sets out …

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SmackDown 165 0.0

October 10, 2002

WWE Champion Brock Lesnar continues to make his rivalry with The Undertaker personal by introducing another addition to…

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SmackDown 166 0.0

October 17, 2002

The Undertaker goes for blood a little early as he uses his weakness to his advantage in targeting WWE Champion Brock L…

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SmackDown 167 0.0

October 24, 2002

The Undertaker calls out WWE Champion Brock Lesnar to give the Beast what he truly deserves. However, the Deadman gets …

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SmackDown 168 0.0

October 31, 2002

Before WWE Champion Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with Rey Mysterio in the main event, the Beast receives a word of warn…

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SmackDown 169 8.0

November 7, 2002

Following his assault at the hands of Big Show, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar turns his rage to Eddie Guerrero as they batt…

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SmackDown 170 0.0

November 14, 2002

WWE Champion Brock Lesnar seeks payback on Big Show. While WWE Tag Team Champions Edge & Rey Mysterio take on each of L…

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SmackDown 171 0.0

November 21, 2002

After costing Brock Lesnar the WWE Championship at Survivor Series, Paul Heyman is a marked man as the Beast goes on a …

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SmackDown 172 10.0

November 28, 2002

When Stephanie McMahon doesn't give Brock Lesnar anything to be grateful for on this special Thanksgiving edition of Sm…

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SmackDown 173 0.0

December 5, 2002

Four Superstars compete in a Fatal 4-Way match to determine the No. 1 Contender for Big Show's WWE Championship. John C…

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SmackDown 174 0.0

December 12, 2002

Before he teams with Edge to take on A-Train & WWE Champion Big Show in the main event, Kurt Angle seeks out the recent…

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SmackDown 175 0.0

December 19, 2002

Brock Lesnar looks to take what's owed to him by challenging Kurt Angle for his newly-won WWE Championship. However, th…

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SmackDown 176 0.0

December 26, 2002

After suffering an injury thanks to a vicious attack at the hands of Brock Lesnar, WWE Champion Kurt Angle is introduce…