Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for February 20, 2018

Renee Young interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to start tonight's show. Styles says he is in control of his own destiny, and that he can beat any man who steps into the ring with him. He says that might sound cocky, but he has backed that statement up his whole life. As he admits the Fatal 5-Way is a huge problem, he shows Renee Young around the ring as he says that anybody can win at any time. Even though he can take on Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler individually, it will be a lot harder to win when they're all in the ring in one time. As AJ Styles names off the opposition, he is about to mention Baron Corbin when Corbin shows up. Corbin tells Styles that if he thinks he can beat him, then he will stop him before he makes a fool out of himself. He reminds Styles that he beat him the last time they were in the ring for the United States title and the title rematch. He tells Styles he has his number because there is a major difference between them: Styles is an athlete, while he is a fighter, and he will enjoy pinning him - or someone else - for the WWE Championship as there is nothing he can do about it. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says he is sick of hearing Styles and Corbin, and says he will shut them up. He tells Styles he won't have to worry about running around at Fastlane, as he will put him through the commentary table. He also says Baron Corbin looked like "a scared little cub" instead of "The Lone Wolf" when he was laid out, but Corbin reminds Owens he dropped him like "the little punk" that he is. Owens says Commissioner Shane McMahon gave him an opportunity on a silver platter due to Shane's vendetta against him, and says he has had to scratch and claw for every opportunity he has gotten on SmackDown Live. AJ Styles says Owens looks great, and asks if he has gotten "that boil" Sami Zayn off his back. Owens says he does not need Sami Zayn, as he had all the time to prepare and he still lost. As Owens says he would have beaten Baron Corbin if he had time to prepare, Shane McMahon shows up. Shane says there is a lot of talk emanating from the ring, but the crowd is not here for talk; they are here for action. He announces that Baron Corbin will face AJ Styles in the main event, while Kevin Owens will be in the ring right now against Dolph Ziggler. Owens is livid.

Kevin Owens beats Dolph Ziggler after Sami Zayn shows up to his own entrance music and nearly runs into the ring to distract Ziggler.

We see a video package of Charlotte Flair courtesy of Popeyes Chicken.

Jinder Mahal and Sunil Singh are in the ring. Earlier today, Jinder says he discovered made a discovery that shook him to the core, and that he believes the fans deserve to know this discovery. He says that Bobby Roode has a secret, and that he himself believes in truth and transparency. He says the fans are in for a rude awakening, and shows "Bobby Roode's Top 10 Superstars List." Jinder says Roode broke the cardinal rule of voting himself #1, and says that Randy Orton's name is not even on the list. He says that Roode feels he ranks higher than Orton and fancies himself "the new legend killer," and that while he seems to respect everything Orton has ever done, Roode is "a glorious egomaniac and an inglorious liar." Roode shows up, and tells Jinder that he has no idea what that was, but that was not his list. However, he has a secret on Jinder: Jinder cannot make a top ten list, and that he wants to be United States Champion so bad that he is driving a wedge between him and Orton. He says he is doing all this to make him look over his shoulder so he doesn't get attacked, but in a fair fight, Jinder knows he cannot win. The crowd chants "You can't win!" Jinder admits he wants to be United States Champion, and wants Roode to admit he thinks he is better than Randy Orton. Roode says he never said that, or that he fancies himself "the new legend killer." Jinder then implies that Roode is scared of Orton, but Roode tells Jinder he is not scared of him. Jinder says he should be as he beat Orton, but Roode tells Jinder to forget about Orton as this is between the two of them. As both Jinder and Roode are about to stare down, Orton shows up. Orton and Roode speak to each other, then Orton knocks Jinder out of the ring while Roode knocks Sunil Singh to the outside. Orton almost RKO's Roode, but Roode pushes back and hits him with the Glorious DDT. Roode's music then hits just as Jinder slides back into the ring to hit Roode with the Khalass.

Backstage, General Manager Daniel Bryan tells Commissioner Shane McMahon that Jinder Mahal's plan is working, and that Roode should defend the United States title against Jinder Mahal at Fastlane. Meanwhile, Shane wants Roode to defend the title against As for the WWE Championship picture, however, they are not on the same page. Shane still feels Daniel Bryan is making decisions based on emotions, and therefore, Orton vs. Roode will be the match that is happening. Daniel Bryan responds by saying "Whatever you want...boss."

The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Sarah Logan, Liv Morgan) beat Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi.

Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with Kevin Owens. Sami thanks Owens, saying he owes him after joining up with him and getting to where he belongs, owing it all to Owens. He tells Owens he needs a guardian angel and that he has his back, as his career has been about doing what is right. He then says doing what is right is looking out for him, and that they need to turn Commissioner Shane McMahon's plan against him. Sami tells Owens that they will take everyone else out at Fastlane, then he will do the right thing and lay down for Owens so he can become WWE Champion and move on to WrestleMania. Sami then hugs a conflicted Owens.

The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beats Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable to face The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships at Fastlane. After the match, The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) show up. Harper and Rowan then get in the ring for their match, which is next.

We hear from Charlotte Flair, who says she always gets what she wants and never backs down from a fight. If she has to defend her title to beat her, so be it, as she will be "just another victim of the Queen."

The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) quickly beat Eduardo Especial and Norville Rogers.

We hear from Ruby Riott, who tells Naomi that if she wants to try her luck next week, she will knock her lights out. She also says she hasn't forgotten about Charlotte Flair, and tells her to bring the SmackDown Women's title if she wants her at Fastlane. Riott then says that cracks are forming in Charlotte's "perfect little world," and that said world will be crashing down.

We hear from Baron Corbin, who says that people call him cocky, arrogant and smug. He says he is ruthless, heartless, and better than "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, as he will become the new WWE Champion.

We see a video package of "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura and his road to WrestleMania.

Ruby Riott vs. Charlotte Flair for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship is now official for Fastlane, as is Randy Orton vs. Bobby Roode for the WWE United States Championship.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Baron Corbin after Corbin chokes Styles on the apron only for Styles to break the hold and hit a Phenomenal Forearm for the win. After the match, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn run into the ring and attack Styles. Corbin gets back up and hits both Owens and Sami with an End of Days to end the show.

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