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WWE Friday Night SmackDown· Season 5 · Episode 1

SmackDown - Jan. 02, 2003

S05E01·5.0·January 2, 2003·1h 27m·FOX

As SmackDown kicks off the new year with the wedding ceremony of Dawn Marie and Torrie Wilson, Brock Lesnar returns to action as he faces Matt Hardy in the main event. However, with the Royal Rumble approaching, Paul Heyman and Big Show have a special challenge for the Beast. John Cena makes a bold statement at the expense of Eddie Guerrero.

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#39In Season 5of 41 rated episodes
#799All-timeof 817 rated episodes
−2.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.1
2003First airedJanuary 2, 2003

Guest stars

Paul WightPaul Wightas The Big ShowMichael CoulthardMichael Coulthardas Michael ColeJosh LombergerJosh Lombergeras Josh MathewsMike LockwoodMike Lockwoodas Crash HollyJames MaritatoJames Maritatoas NunzioShelton BenjaminShelton Benjaminas Shelton BenjaminCharles PalumboCharles Palumboas Chuck PalumboMatt HardyMatt Hardyas Matt HardyPeter SenerchiaPeter Senerchiaas TazzTony Chimelas Tony ChimelAdam CopelandAdam Copelandas EdgeKurt AngleKurt Angleas Kurt AngleJohn CenaJohn Cenaas John CenaChavo Guerrero Jr.Chavo Guerrero Jr.as Chavo Guerrero

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