#11 SmackDown on FOX
It was a huge year for the Blue brand as it returned to Madison Square Garden after ten years. SmackDown not only returned to Friday night but also celebrated its 20th anniversary in the premiere episode on FOX.
Brock Lesnar defeated Kofi Kingston in 7 seconds in one of the biggest upset of the year. Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair teamed up to take on Sasha Banks and Bayley. Kevin Owens defeated Shane McMahon and finally ended their longrunning rivalry. DJ Marshmello became the 24/7 Champion by accidentally pinning Carmella. Seth Rollins performed on SmackDown Live for the first time after 2016 in a brilliant match against Shinsuke Nakamura, which ended in a no-contest due to interference by the Fiend.
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The premiere episode had so many funny segments and surprising elements. Cain Velasquez made his WWE debut, while Boxing Champion Tyson Fury teased an ultimate showdown against Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel. SmackDown 20th anniversary episode was a fun fest for the entire WWE universe.