Layin' da SmackDown! - SmackDown recap for August 2, 2013

Alberto Del Rio shows up. He thanks the WWE Universe for nothing because nobody wanted him to be champion, but here he is now. He makes fun of John Cena's SummerSlam opponent choice in Daniel Bryan, and says Cena is afraid of him. He considered Brock Lesnar, but Lesnar is busy. He considered Booker T but ended up considering Booker a disappointment. He chooses...Ricardo Rodriguez?!? Vickie Guerrero is not amused and feels disappointed. She calls Ricardo a "jiggly little manchild." Del Rio wants another pick, but it's the Brooklyn Brawler, and Vickie isn't amused with this easier. She ends up making the winner of tonight's Triple Threat match - Rob Van Dam, Christian or Randy Orton - his opponent for SummerSlam.

Cody Rhodes beats Jack Swagger.

Josh Mathews interviews Cody Rhodes. He threw the blue Money In The Bank briefcase into the Gulf of Mexico because he was tired of Damien Sandow throwing his so-called "superiority" around and talking down to him. Sandow attacks Rhodes from out of nowhere shortly after he says this.

Big E Langston beats Sin Cara.

Renee Young interviews Kaitlyn and Layla. Kaitlyn is ready for AJ Lee this time, and Layla is pulling for Kaitlyn all the way!

Alberto Del Rio gets mad at Vickie Guerrero for "going back on her word." Brad Maddox shows up, thanks Vickie for making a good decision, and stands up to Alberto Del Rio as only Brad Maddox knows how.

CM Punk beats Fandango with the Anaconda Vice.

Renee Young interviews Rob Van Dam. He's ready to win the Triple Threat match! Christian and Randy Orton show up and tell RVD to watch out, but RVD isn't worried one bit.

AJ Lee beats Kaityln with the Black Widow to retain the WWE Divas Championship after Layla steps between both of them outside the ring. After the match, Layla skips up the ramp alongside AJ, completing a heel turn.

Alberto Del Rio shows up to tell Rob Van Dam, Christian and Randy Orton that he's watching them from the back and that he'll make the winner tap out at SummerSlam.

Christian beats Randy Orton and Rob Van Dam in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the World Heavyweight title and face Alberto Del Rio at SummerSlam. Orton and Christian shake hands after the match, and RVD shakes Christian's hand shortly afterwards. When Josh Mathews interviews Christian in the ring, however, Alberto Del Rio attacks Christian before he can get a word in.