Shows Like WWE Friday Night SmackDown

If you liked WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999), a reality series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
The Ultimate Fighter (2005)
★ 6.6/10Also reality
The next generation of UFC stars are produced in an intense elimination tournament that separates the contenders from the pretenders.
2
American Gladiators (1988)
★ 5.8/10Also reality
American Gladiators is an American competition television program that aired weekly in syndication from September 1989 to May 1996. The series matched a cast of amateur athletes against each other, as well as against…
3
Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory (2009)
★ 7.8/10Also reality
A crew of people come up with new things to do every week. One day, they may work on a business franchise. Another day, they might go and make someone ride a bull, or shoot burritos at people.
4
The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2008)
★ 5.8/10Also reality
Bravo's cameras turn to the Southern states as the network presents this inside look at the Real Housewives of Atlanta. These women handle the personal dramas that affect their affluent lifestyles with a signature…
5
Celebrity Family Feud (2015)
★ 7.7/10Also reality
Celebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people.
6
Dancing with the Stars (2005)
★ 6.2/10Also reality
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the…
7
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2010)
★ 6.2/10Also reality
A reality series that follows some of the most affluent women in the country as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle that only Beverly Hills can provide.
8
World of Dance (2017)
★ 8.2/10Also reality
Dancers battle in heats of artistry, precision and athleticism in this reality-competition show.
9
Squid Game: The Challenge (2023)
★ 6.5/10Also reality
In this reality competition show inspired by "Squid Game," 456 players put their skills to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.
10
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (2019)
★ 7.8/10Also reality
Americans move to a foreign country all in the name of love. Will uprooting their lives in the United States pay off, or will they be packing up and moving back to America brokenhearted?
11
So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
★ 6.8/10Also reality
Dancers selected in open auditions across America take part in a rigorous competition designed to best display their talents, training and personalities to a panel of judges and viewers as they strive to win votes and…
12
The Real Housewives of New Jersey (2009)
★ 5.9/10Also reality
We head to the Garden State for this installment of the “Housewives” franchise, focusing on affluent Jersey girls who are more than just friends. The cast has changed through the seasons but the featured housewives…
13
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (2020)
★ 6.2/10Also reality
Fueled by multi-million-dollar businesses and brands, a hidden social circle of successful women have created their own paradise in the majestic mountains of Utah.
14
Naked and Afraid (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also reality
What happens when you put two complete strangers - sans clothes - in some of the most extreme environments on Earth? Each male-female duo is left with no food, no water, no clothes, and only one survival item each as…
15
Celebrity Big Brother (2018)
★ 5.9/10Also reality
Follow a group of American celebrities living together in a house outfitted with 87 HD cameras and more than 100 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, someone will be voted out of the…
16
Selena + Chef (2020)
★ 8.7/10Also reality
Since social distancing at home, Selena Gomez has been spending more time in the kitchen than she ever imagined. But despite her many talents, it remains to be seen if cooking is one of them. In each episode, Selena…
17
Fear Factor (2017)
★ 7.2/10Also reality
This refresh of the breakthrough series is hosted by Ludacris and custom-created for a new generation. Filled with new stunts inspired by urban legends, popular scary movies and viral videos from today’s cultural…
18
Vanderpump Rules (2013)
★ 6.2/10Also reality
Follow the passionate, volatile and hot-and-bothered-staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood mainstay SUR. Lisa balances her motherly instincts and shrewd business sense to keep control over this wild group of…
19
Top Chef (2006)
★ 6.9/10Also reality
An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more…
20
Love After Lockup (2018)
★ 7.9/10Also reality
Couples finally meet their fiancé upon prison release. Once the bars are gone, will their love survive after lockup on the rocky road to the altar? Will the inmates ditch their mate as they face shocking "firsts"…