10 Most Important Episodes In WWE SmackDown History
There have been some big episodes in WWE SmackDown's history
1. September 13, 2001
In the wake of 9/11, safety concerns in America were at an all-time high.
Nobody knew if another attack was just around the corner. Every aspect of normal life ground to a halt, which is why, when WWE announced that the September 13 episode of SmackDown was going ahead as scheduled, everyone thought they were mad.
In the first major gathering of its kind since the horrific attacks, SmackDown opened with the now legendary image of the roster standing in the rampway with their hands over their hearts, followed by a passionate speech from Vince McMahon and a rousing rendition of the US national anthem by Lillian Garcia.
The wrestling itself was completely irrelevant, which, considering we were in the middle of the Invasion storyline, was a blessing in disguise. This was a signal that the world was ready to get back to its old ways, to not live in fear, to not let the terrorists win.
Sure, Stephanie McMahon comparing the situation to her Dad’s steroid trial was clumsy as all hell, but this was a truly special night where emotions ran high and WWE did everything they could to raise a nation’s spirits.
