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Season 5

(2003)

Overview

2003 season of WWE SmackDown

Cast

Episodes

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January 2, 2003

As SmackDown kicks off the new year with the wedding ceremony of Dawn Marie and Torrie Wilson, Brock Lesnar returns to …

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January 9, 2003

Team Angle compete in singles action against two formidable opponents. Paul Heyman promises to teach Brock Lesnar a les…

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January 16, 2003

WWE Champion Kurt Angle and his team of Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas compete in a Handicap Match. Brock Lesnar & R…

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January 23, 2003

With Brock Lesnar's victory in the Royal Rumble securing his spot in the main event at WrestleMania, WWE Champion Kurt …

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January 30, 2003

Following Hollywood Hulk Hogan's return to SmackDown, Mr. McMahon resolves to put an end to Hulkamania by enlisting The…

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February 6, 2003

Hollywood Hulk Hogan addresses his upcoming match against The Rock, however, The Great One has some words of his own fo…

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February 13, 2003

Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with John Cena in the main event. After weeks of asking forgiveness from The Undertaker in…

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February 20, 2003

Brock Lesnar battles each member of Team Angle in a Gauntlet Match. The Rock finally comes back to SmackDown for a conf…

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February 27, 2003

Brock Lesnar takes on Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Hass in a Handicap Match main event. With his team in action, Kurt A…

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March 6, 2003

Brock Lesnar gets his hands on Paul Heyman in a Steel Cage Match. Mr. McMahon vows to put an end to Hulkamania when he …

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March 13, 2003

Brock Lesnar's chance for a WrestleMania moment comes early as he challenges Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship. Upset…

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March 20, 2003

The road to WrestleMania XIX is pathed with ill intentions as Mr. McMahon takes his rivalry with Hollywood Hulk Hogan t…

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March 27, 2003

As their match for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XIX approaches, Kurt Angle gives Brock Lesnar something to refl…

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April 3, 2003

Stephanie McMahon initiates a tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for the Brock Lesnar's newly-won WWE Champion…

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April 10, 2003

WWE Champion Brock Lesnar returns faces Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts a new edition of P…

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April 17, 2003

As the tournament to determine the number one contender for Brock Lesnar's newly won WWE Championship reaches the final…

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April 24, 2003

John Cena sets out to make an impression on WWE Champion Brock Lesnar when the Beast faces off with A-Train in the main…

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May 1, 2003

Brock Lesnar calls out Big Show. Following weeks of anticipation, Mr. America makes his debut on a brand new Piper's Pi…

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May 8, 2003

Despite the indefinite suspension of Hollywood Hulk Hogan from WWE, the hiring of the conspicuous Mr. America and his n…

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May 15, 2003

WWE Champion Brock Lesnar goes on a rampage. With the identity of Mr. America causing him restlessness, Mr. McMahon loo…

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May 22, 2003

WWE Champion Brock Lesnar faces with Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli. With Mr. America defeating "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to keep…

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May 29, 2003

The Undertaker & WWE Champion Brock Lesnar battle against Chuck Palumbo & Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli. After having Zach…

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June 5, 2003

Kurt Angle makes his return to SmackDown. However, the Olympic Gold Medalist receives a cold welcome from a former ally…

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June 12, 2003

This episode of SmackDown features an arm-wrestling contest between Mr. America and Mr. McMahon. Brock Lesnar defends t…

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June 19, 2003

Big Show and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar battle for the Beast's title. Mr. McMahon's constant humiliation of Zach Gowen f…

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June 26, 2003

WWE Champion Brock Lesnar teams with Kurt Angle & Mr. America to take on Big Show, Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas. Aft…

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July 3, 2003

While forcing Zach Gowen to earn his WWE contract by teaming with Stephanie McMahon to face against Big Shown in a Hand…

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July 10, 2003

WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is forced to take on Big Show & The World's Greatest Tag Team in a special 3-on-1 Falls Count…

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July 17, 2003

Kurt Angle is forced to take on Big Show and The World's Greatest Tag Team in a 3-on-1 Falls Count Anywhere Match. But …

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July 24, 2003

Kurt Angle, Zach Gowen & WWE Champion Brock Lesnar battle Big Show & the World's Greatest Tag Team. With CEO Linda McMa…

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July 31, 2003

Kurt Angle receives a challenge from Brock Lesnar. However, Mr. McMahon looks to put their friendship to the test by or…

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August 7, 2003

As Brock Lesnar faces Mr. McMahon inside a steel cage with WWE Champion Kurt Angle serving as the special guest referee…

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August 14, 2003

After Mr. McMahon introduces the 'real' Brock Lesnar to the WWE Universe, the Chairman forces Stephanie McMahon to take…

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August 21, 2003

WWE Champion Kurt Angle calls out Mr. McMahon and Brock Lesnar. However, the Chairman of WWE counters the Olympic Gold …

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August 28, 2003

Brock Lesnar demands a rematch against WWE Champion Kurt Angle. However, SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon ha…

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September 4, 2003

When The Undertaker challenges Kurt Angle for his WWE Championship, Brock Lesnar decides make his presence felt by taki…

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September 11, 2003

Mr. McMahon puts SmackDown GM Stephanie McMahon between a Brock and a hard place. John Cena and Eddie Guerrero take the…

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September 18, 2003

Two amateur wrestling greats face off in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match when Kurt Angle takes on Brock Lesnar! The Undertak…

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September 25, 2003

As Mr. McMahon looks to present Brock Lesnar with his newly-won WWE Championship, Kurt Angle sets his sights on a fight…

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October 2, 2003

Kurt Angle & The Undertaker take on John Cena & WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. When Big Show shows United States Champion E…

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October 9, 2003

The rivalry between United States Champion Eddie Guerrero and Big Show gets messy when Latino Heat takes up a new job. …

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October 16, 2003

Kurt Angle shows John Cena exactly what he thinks of him. With their Chain Match for the WWE Championship just a few da…

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October 23, 2003

With Stephanie McMahon being forced to resign as SmackDown General Manager due to her loss at No Mercy, Paul Heyman mak…

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October 30, 2003

While SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman introduces some powerful additions to WWE Champion Brock Lesnar's Survivor …

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November 6, 2003

WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and his Survivor Series teammates look to recruit a new addition before taking on two members…

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November 13, 2003

After siding with Team Angle heading into Survivor Series, John Cena proves his ability to play well with others when h…

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November 20, 2003

Following their loss at Survivor Series, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar gives each of his teammates a chance to redeem thems…

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November 27, 2003

As the WWE Universe celebrates Thanksgiving, SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman gives his locker room something to b…

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December 4, 2003

The two winners of last week's Battle Royal face off in a No. 1 Contender's Match for a chance to challenge Brock Lesna…

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December 11, 2003

Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one with WWE Champion Brock Lesnar for a potential chance at the Beast's WWE Championship. Sha…

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December 18, 2003

General Manager Paul Heyman gives Hardcore Holly the chance to challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship if he ca…

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December 25, 2003

The Superstars of SmackDown travel to Camp Victory for the very first edition of WWE Tribute to the Troops. In the main…