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Episodes
Episode #8.1 Episode #8.1
MNM defend the WWE Tag Team Titles against Rey Mysterio and Batista in a Steel Cage Match.
January 6, 2006
Episode #8.2 Episode #8.2
A Battle Royal to determine a new World Heavyweight Champion; the 22nd anniversary of "Piper's Pit."
January 13, 2006
Episode #8.3 Episode #8.3
World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle faces Daivari in the main event.
January 20, 2006
Episode #8.4 Episode #8.4
World Champion Kurt Angle faces WWE Tag Team Champions MNM; Randy Orton has a No Holds Barred Match.
January 27, 2006
Episode #8.5 Episode #8.5
Randy Orton angers the WWE Universe before he and Mark Henry clash with Rey Mysterio and Kurt Angle.
February 3, 2006
Episode #8.6 Episode #8.6
Rey Mysterio wants to make Randy Orton pay for disrespecting Eddie Guerrero's memory.
February 10, 2006
Episode #8.7 Episode #8.7
The Undertaker and Kurt Angle face Mark Henry and MNM; Randy Orton continues to taunt Rey Mysterio.
February 17, 2006
Episode #8.8 Episode #8.8
Randy Orton's victory celebration of replacing Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 22 is short-lived.
February 24, 2006
Episode #8.9 Episode #8.9
The Undertaker challenges Kurt Angle for the World Title; Matt Hardy recruits a mystery tag partner.
March 3, 2006
Episode #8.10 Episode #8.10
Mark Henry and Randy Orton face Rey Mysterio and World Champion Kurt Angle; JBL challenges "Stone Cold."
March 10, 2006
Episode #8.11 Episode #8.11
Mark Henry and WWE Tag Team Champions MNM face World Champion Kurt Angle, Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio.
March 17, 2006
Episode #8.12 Episode #8.12
Battle Royal is the final chance to qualify for the Money in the Bank; Orton strikes at Mysterio.
March 24, 2006
Episode #8.13 Episode #8.13
Randy Orton strikes while Rey Mysterio clashes with World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle.
March 31, 2006
Episode #8.14 Episode #8.14
Rey Mysterio's first-ever World Championship Title defense vs. Randy Orton.
April 7, 2006
Episode #8.15 Episode #8.15
King of the Ring Opening Round Match: Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton.
April 14, 2006
Episode #8.16 Episode #8.16
King of the Ring Tournament begins: Matt Hardy vs. Booker T.
April 21, 2006
Episode #8.17 Episode #8.17
World Heavyweight Championship: challenger Kurt Angle vs. Champion Rey Mysterio.
April 28, 2006
Episode #8.18 Episode #8.18
King of the Ring Tournament Match featuring Finlay.
May 5, 2006
Episode #8.19 Episode #8.19
Underdog World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio vs. the seven-foot, three-inch monster - the Great Khali.
May 12, 2006
Episode #8.20 Episode #8.20 May 19, 2006
Episode #8.21 Episode #8.21 May 26, 2006
Episode #8.22 Episode #8.22 June 2, 2006
Evil Evil June 9, 2006
Episode #8.24 Episode #8.24 June 16, 2006
Episode #8.25 Episode #8.25 June 23, 2006
Episode #8.26 Episode #8.26 June 30, 2006
Episode #8.27 Episode #8.27 July 7, 2006
Miz Or Miss, Diva Search Miz Or Miss, Diva Search
The Diva Search Is Back On. Featuring Brand New Ladies.
July 14, 2006
Episode #8.29 Episode #8.29 July 21, 2006
Episode #8.30 Episode #8.30 July 28, 2006
Episode #8.31 Episode #8.31 August 4, 2006
Episode #8.32 Episode #8.32 August 11, 2006
Episode #8.33 Episode #8.33
Matches: U.S. Champion Finlay vs Bobby Lashley; The Undertaker vs The Great Khali (Last Man Standing Match); Tatanka vs Mr. Kennedy; Batista vs Sylvan; Scotty 2 Hotty...
August 18, 2006
Episode #8.34 Episode #8.34 August 25, 2006
Episode #8.35 Episode #8.35 September 1, 2006
Episode #8.36 Episode #8.36 September 8, 2006
Episode #8.37 Episode #8.37 September 15, 2006
Episode #8.38 Episode #8.38 September 22, 2006
Episode #8.39 Episode #8.39 September 29, 2006
Episode #8.40 Episode #8.40 October 6, 2006
No Mercy Fallout No Mercy Fallout
Chris Benoit vs Mr. Kennedy. Vito vs William Regal. Rey Mysterio vs Jamie Noble. Batista vs Bobby Lashley vs Finley.
October 13, 2006
Episode #8.42 Episode #8.42 October 20, 2006
Episode #8.43 Episode #8.43
This Episode includes a historical tag team match - John Cena & Batista vs. King Booker& Big Show.
October 27, 2006
Episode #8.44 Episode #8.44 November 3, 2006
Episode #8.45 Episode #8.45 November 10, 2006
Episode #8.46 Episode #8.46 November 17, 2006
Episode #8.47 Episode #8.47 November 24, 2006
Episode #8.48 Episode #8.48 December 1, 2006
Episode #8.49 Episode #8.49 December 8, 2006
Episode #8.50 Episode #8.50 December 15, 2006
Episode #8.51 Episode #8.51 December 22, 2006
Best of SmackDown! 2006 Best of SmackDown! 2006 December 29, 2006
Directed by
Kevin Dunn Kevin Dunn  
Written by
Court Bauer Court Bauer  
Brian Gewirtz Brian Gewirtz ... writer
Christopher DeJoseph Christopher DeJoseph ... writer
Vince McMahon Vince McMahon ... creator
Alex Greenfield Alex Greenfield ... head writer
Andrew Goldstein Andrew Goldstein ... writer
Robert Karpeles Robert Karpeles ... writer
Cast
Michael Coulthard Michael Coulthard ... Michael Cole (52 episodes)
Booker Huffman Booker Huffman ... Booker T (52 episodes)
John Layfield John Layfield ... John 'Bradshaw' Layfield (49 episodes)
Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman ... Sharmell (47 episodes)
Dave Finlay Dave Finlay ... Finlay (45 episodes)
Rey Mysterio Rey Mysterio ... Rey Mysterio (42 episodes)
Bobby Lashley Bobby Lashley ... Lashley (41 episodes)
Teddy Long Teddy Long ... Theodore Long (40 episodes)
Darren Matthews Darren Matthews ... William Regal (39 episodes)
Brian Kendrick Brian Kendrick ... Brian Kendrick (36 episodes)
Paul London Paul London ... Paul London (36 episodes)
Matt Hardy Matt Hardy ... Matt Hardy (35 episodes)
Ken Anderson Ken Anderson ... Mr. Kennedy (33 episodes)
Chris Benoit Chris Benoit ... Chris Benoit (33 episodes)
Kristal Marshall Kristal Marshall ... Kristal (32 episodes)
Dave Bautista Dave Bautista ... Batista (30 episodes)
Shane Helms Shane Helms ... Gregory Helms (28 episodes)
Jillian Hall Jillian Hall ... Jillian Hall (27 episodes)
Chavo Guerrero Jr. Chavo Guerrero Jr. ... Chavo Guerrero (27 episodes)
Jimmy Noonan Jimmy Noonan ... Self - WWE Security (26 episodes)
Mark Calaway Mark Calaway ... The Undertaker (26 episodes)
Mark Henry Mark Henry ... Mark Henry (24 episodes)
Ashley Massaro Ashley Massaro ... Ashley (24 episodes)
Peter Senerchia Peter Senerchia ... Tazz (23 episodes)
Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin ... The Miz (23 episodes)
Adam Birch Adam Birch ... Joey Mercury (22 episodes)
Sylvain Grenier Sylvain Grenier ... Sylvan (22 episodes)
Shawn Daivari Shawn Daivari ... Daivari (22 episodes)
John Hennigan John Hennigan ... Johnny Nitro (21 episodes)
Vito LoGrasso Vito LoGrasso ... Vito (21 episodes)
Chris Chavis Chris Chavis ... Tatanka (21 episodes)
Vickie Guerrero Vickie Guerrero ... Vickie Guerrero (20 episodes)
Melina Perez Melina Perez ... Melina (19 episodes)
Marty Wright Marty Wright ... The Boogeyman (19 episodes)
Francisco Islas Francisco Islas ... Super Crazy (18 episodes)
Michelle McCool Michelle McCool ... Michelle McCool (18 episodes)
David Cash David Cash ... Kid Kash (17 episodes)
Kurt Angle Kurt Angle ... Kurt Angle (17 episodes)
Dalip Singh Dalip Singh ... The Great Khali (17 episodes)
Randy Orton Randy Orton ... Randy Orton (16 episodes)
Paul Burchill Paul Burchill ... Paul Burchill (16 episodes)
Jamie Gibson Jamie Gibson ... Jamie Noble (16 episodes)
Mike Bucci Mike Bucci ... Simon Dean (14 episodes) (as Michael Bucci)
Tony Salantri Tony Salantri ... Tony Santarelli (14 episodes)
MVP MVP ... MVP (14 episodes)
Dionicio Castellanos Dionicio Castellanos ... Psicosis (13 episodes)
Glenn Jacobs Glenn Jacobs ... Kane (13 episodes)
Sho Funaki Sho Funaki ... Funaki (12 episodes)
Scott Taylor Scott Taylor ... Scotty 2 Hotty (12 episodes)
Layla El Layla El ... Layla (12 episodes)
James Maritato James Maritato ... Nunzio (11 episodes)
Dylan Postl Dylan Postl ... Leprechaun (11 episodes)
Orlando Jordan Orlando Jordan ... Orlando Jordan (10 episodes)
Jimmy Yang Jimmy Yang ... Jimmy Wang Yang (10 episodes)
Mike Shane Mike Shane ... Gymini #1 (9 episodes)
Todd Shane Todd Shane ... Gymini #2 (9 episodes)
Joe Laurinaitis Joe Laurinaitis ... Road Warrior Animal (9 episodes)
Elijah Burke Elijah Burke ... Elijah Burke (8 episodes)
Sylvester 'Bear' Terkay Sylvester 'Bear' Terkay ... Sylvester Terkay (8 episodes)
Aron Stevens Aron Stevens ... Idol Stevens (8 episodes)
John Cena John Cena ... John Cena (7 episodes)
Brent Albright Brent Albright ... Gunner Scott (6 episodes)
Tony Chimel Tony Chimel ... Tony Chimel (6 episodes)
Kurt Sellers Kurt Sellers ... K.C. James (6 episodes)
Dave Taylor Dave Taylor ... Dave Taylor (6 episodes)
Paul Heyman Paul Heyman ... Paul Heyman (5 episodes)
Amy Zidan Amy Zidan ... Amy (5 episodes)
Brian Black Brian Black ... Palmer Canon (4 episodes)
Josh Lomberger Josh Lomberger ... Josh Mathews (4 episodes)
Maryse Mizanin Maryse Mizanin ... Maryse (4 episodes)
John Toland John Toland ... James Dick (3 episodes)
Chad Wicks Chad Wicks ... Chad Dick (3 episodes)
Jimmy Korderas Jimmy Korderas ... Jimmy Korderas (3 episodes)
Nick Patrick Nick Patrick ... Nick Patrick (3 episodes)
K.C. James K.C. James ... Self (3 episodes)
Roddy Piper Roddy Piper ... Rowdy Roddy Piper (2 episodes)
Max Mini Max Mini ... Tzuki (2 episodes) (as Mascarita Sagrada Jr.)
Octagoncito Octagoncito ... Octagoncito (2 episodes)
Dominik Mysterio Dominik Mysterio ... Dominik Mysterio (2 episodes)
Adam Copeland Adam Copeland ... Edge (2 episodes)
Charles Robinson Charles Robinson ... Charles Robinson (2 episodes)
Paul Wight Paul Wight ... The Big Show (2 episodes)
Gus Harlacher Gus Harlacher ... Self
Eduardo Hernández Eduardo Hernández ... Juventud
Rob Strauss Rob Strauss ... Self (as Rob Eckos)
Jon Patrick Trosky Jon Patrick Trosky ... Self (as Jon Trosky)
Arn Anderson Arn Anderson ... Arn Anderson
Richard Blood Richard Blood ... Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat
Mascarita Sagrada Mascarita Sagrada ... Mascarita Sagrada
Pequeño Violencia Pequeño Violencia ... Pequeño Violencia
Jeff Hardy Jeff Hardy ... Jeff Hardy (archive footage)
Sid Eudy Sid Eudy ... Sycho Sid (archive footage)
Jeremy Young Jeremy Young ... Jeremy Young
Daniel Cross Daniel Cross ... Daniel Cross
Aaliyah Mysterio Aaliyah Mysterio ... Aalyah Mysterio
Angie Mysterio Angie Mysterio ... Self
Steve Austin Steve Austin ... 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin (archive footage)
Bam Bam Bigelow Bam Bam Bigelow ... Bam Bam Bigelow (archive footage)
Rasche Brown Rasche Brown ... Rasheed Brown
Terry Brunk Terry Brunk ... Sabu (archive footage)
Bret Hart Bret Hart ... Bret 'The Hitman' Hart (archive footage)
Jake Roberts Jake Roberts ... Jake 'The Snake' Roberts (archive footage)
Justin Roberts Justin Roberts ... Justin Roberts
Joey Ryan Joey Ryan ... Joey Ryan
Michael Wellington Michael Wellington ... Tom Wellington
Jared Steele Jared Steele ... Jared Steele
Jason Baird Jason Baird ... Self (archive footage)
Gregory Dark Gregory Dark ... Self (archive footage)
Amy Dumas Amy Dumas ... Lita (archive footage)
Jim Fullington Jim Fullington ... The Sandman (archive footage)
Rachael Taylor Rachael Taylor ... Self (archive footage)
Rob Van Dam Rob Van Dam ... Rob Van Dam (archive footage)
Christina Vidal Christina Vidal ... Self (archive footage)
Chris Kay Chris Kay ... Chris Kay - Referee
Erica Chevillar Erica Chevillar ... Erica
Rebecca DiPietro Rebecca DiPietro ... Rebecca
Jennifer England Jennifer England ... Jen
Rosa Mendes Rosa Mendes ... Rosa Mendes
Robert Remus Robert Remus ... Sgt. Slaughter
Jennifer Tinney Jennifer Tinney ... J.T.
Steve Lombardi Steve Lombardi ... The Brooklyn Brawler
Paul Levesque Paul Levesque ... Triple H (archive footage)
Luke Perry Luke Perry ... Self
Dustin Starr Dustin Starr ... Dustin Starr
Scott Fowler Scott Fowler ... Scott Fowler
Eddie Guerrero Eddie Guerrero ... Eddie Guerrero (archive footage)
Lawrence Tyler Lawrence Tyler ... Danny Giamundo
Dean Malenko Dean Malenko ... Dean Malenko
Todd Smith Todd Smith ... Todd Smith
Brian Hebner Brian Hebner ... Brian Hebner
Jon Heidenreich Jon Heidenreich ... Heidenreich
Bob Orton Bob Orton ... 'Cowboy' Bob Orton
Aaron Carter Aaron Carter ... Self
Nick Carter Nick Carter ... Self
Chavo Guerrero Sr. Chavo Guerrero Sr. ... Chavo Guerrero Sr.
Rene Dupree Rene Dupree ... Rene Dupree
Mike Knox Mike Knox ... Mike Knox
Lance McNaught Lance McNaught ... Lance Cade
Trevor Murdoch Trevor Murdoch ... Trevor Murdoch (as William Mueller)
Trevor Verney Trevor Verney ... T.J. Dalton
Oleg Prudius Oleg Prudius ... Vladimir Kozlov
Uncredited Cast
Sho Funaki Sho Funaki ... Funaki (archive footage)
Terry Brunk Terry Brunk ... Sabu (archive footage)
Tommy Dreamer Tommy Dreamer ... Tommy Dreamer (archive footage)
Terry Funk Terry Funk ... Terry Funk (archive footage)
Jonathan Rechner Jonathan Rechner ... Balls Mahoney (archive footage)
Shane McMahon Shane McMahon ... Shane McMahon (archive footage)
Vince McMahon Vince McMahon ... Mr. McMahon (archive footage)
Robert Patrick Robert Patrick ... Rome (archive footage)
Produced by
Vince McMahon Vince McMahon ... producer
Additional Info
Premiere: January 06, 2006
Country: United States
Distributor: WWE
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

7.3 / 10

Production Companies
MyNetworkTV (2006)
United Paramount Network (UPN) (1999)
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
Distributors
Fox Network
  (2019) (United States) (TV)
Cinemax
  (World-wide) (reruns) (TV)
Discovery Force Channel
  (2015) (United States) (TV)
MyNetworkTV
  (2008) (United States) (TV)
Netflix
  (2025) (United States) (VOD) (video)
Syfy
  (2010) (United States) (TV)
The CW Network (The CW)
  (2006) (United States) (TV)
United Paramount Network (UPN)
  (1999) (United States) (TV)
Vortexx
  (2011) (United States) (TV)
WWE Home Video
  (2005) (World-wide) (TV)
WWE Network
  (World-wide) (present) (reruns) (TV)
Filming Locations
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim - 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Compaq Center - 10 E. Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas, USA
Delta Center - 300 W. South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden - 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
First Union Center - 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Fleet Center - 1 Fleet Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Gund Arena - 1 Center Court, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
MCI Center - 601 F Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Oakland-Alameda County Arena - 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, California, USA
Office Depot Center - One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, Florida, USA
  (as National Rental Center)
Pepsi Arena - 51 S. Pearl Street, Albany, New York, USA
Pepsi Center - 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, Colorado, USA
Philips Arena - 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
  (City)
PPG Paints Arena - 1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
  (Arena)
Saitama Superarena, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama, Japan
San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, California, USA
SAP Center at San Jose - 525 W. Santa Clara, San Jose, California, USA
  (as Compaq Center)
Skyreach Place - 1223 Water Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
St. Pete Times Forum - 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida, USA
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
  (taping, headquarters, arena)
Staples Center - 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
Target Center - 600 First Avenue N., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
The "E" Center - 3200 S. Decker Lake Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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