Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for July 18, 2017

Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) show up to start tonight's show, as the Punjabi Prison surrounds the ring. The outer structure lowers down around the ring, and Mahal says it will be the resting place of Randy Orton's legacy. We learn the only rules of the match: there are four doors attended to by referees, and when a Superstar instructs for them to be open, they will be open for sixty seconds...once. After that, the only way to escape is to climb out of both the inner and outer structures. Jinder says that he will walk in and out of the Punjabi Prison as WWE Champion. As Jinder speaks to his people in Punjabi, Orton shows up, and tells Jinder that he is either "the bravest S.O.B." he has ever met, or he is not all that bright. He says that The Singh Brothers are the only reason Jinder Mahal is WWE Champion. This Sunday, they will be in the Punjabi Prison, and there will be no escape for Jinder. He says that he has nothing left to lose as he climbs the outer structure, as Jinder took his dignity, took his championship, and left him for dead. Meahwhile, Jinder has everything to lose, as he is the 50th WWE Championship and bears the support of 1.3 billion souls on his back, and asks what will happen when those 1.3 billion consider him a disgrace. All the while, Orton climbs to the top of the outer structure, and tells Jinder that he will be the one to reign supreme on Sunday, as the top of the cage will be his views while he leaves Jinder's "jacked up ass" in the ring.

Jimmy Uso beats Kofi Kingston after reversing a top rope cross body into a pinfall as Big E and Xavier Woods keep Jey Uso at bay.

Commissioner Shane McMahon is talking to Becky Lynch, Charlotte, Natalya, Lana and Tamina, wanting to know who will give him a competitive match. The women argue over who fights who, and Becky and Charlotte are the ones picked by Shane to go at it tonight.

We see a video package of the recent events involving Raw General Manager Kurt Angle's secret being revealed last night on Raw.

Renee Young interviews Chad Gable. Gable is surprised about the fact that Jason Jordan is a biological son of Raw General Manager Kurt Angle, and says that he knew Jason Jordan was being distant and he understood when he explained it to him. He says that this has changed the lives of both him and Jordan. Now that Jason Jordan is on Raw, he will support him the same way Jordan supported him, and says he has ideas for what's next for him on SmackDown Live.

Mike Kanellis beats Sami Zayn in his SmackDown Live and WWE debut after Maria Kanellis gets in the ring and protects Mike, allowing Mike to hit a cheap shot for the win.

John Cena shows up. Cena says the fans are excited, as this Sunday, then asks what the crowd will be excited for and talks about his Flag Match with Rusev. He talks about the rules of the match and how Rusev runs down America, am says everyone will remember the match for two things: either the American flag or the Bulgarian flag. After asking if the American flag will rise or fall on Sunday, he says that it all comes down to him and that he is ready and that he knows how everyone will feel if he cannot get the job done. He says that crowd - chanting "USA!" - believes in what he believes, and brings up how the American flag flew high at Pearl Harbor, Operation (D-Day) and at the Twin Towers. Cena says the colors of the American flag do not run; instead, they kick ass. He takes the American flag in the corner down and promises that it will fly. As he waves the flag, Cena is attacked from behind by Rusev. Rusev eventually locks in the Accolade, and even though Cena fights back, Rusev eventually makes him unconscious with it before lifting up the Bulgarian flag and leaving.

AJ Styles and "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura talk backstage when Shinsuke notices the United States title. Shinsuke simply states "One day, you call...I answer."

Becky Lynch beats Charlotte with the Disarmher. After the match, Lana and Tamina show up after Becky and Charlotte shake hands, and Natalya attacks Becky and Charlotte from behind. This starts a brawl where Lana and Tamina come out on top.

Renee Young interviews Naomi, who says she will congratulate the next #1 contender, and that she wants every match to be her greatest challenge. After she says that she hopes the next #1 contender for the SmackDown Women's Championship is ready, Carmella shows up with the Money In The Bank Briefcase, and says she will see her at Battleground.

It's time for The Fashion X Files. As Tyler Breeze tells Fandango that the supernatural does not exist, Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) find Aiden English trying to be a ghost behind a curtain Then, a light comes on and a delivery man shows up with a box. After Breezango sign for the box, they open it up to find the tattered remains of Tully, Fandango's hobby horse from last week, as well as a note with the word "BATTLEGROUND" on it.

Drew Gulak says he will prove that his ground-based style will be superior in his two-out-of-three falls match against Mustafa Ali on 205 Live tonight.

Kevin Owens and Baron Corbin beat AJ Styles and "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!