Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for May 29, 2018

Samoa Joe shows up to start tonight's show. Joe grabs a ladder from underneath the ring, puts it in the center of the ring, climbs up and grabs the green Money In The Bank briefcase off the hook above the center of the ring. He then takes a microphone. Joe says it is said in the Bible that the ladder represents the connection of the earth to the heavens, and that when Jacob looked upon his ladder, angels descended from above, smiling and offering salvation. However, his is different, as there is no salvation or smiling angels, though he will be smiling after Money In The Bank like he is right now. Joe says he will have taken the briefcase, and he will create an environment of fear and frustration that will shake SmackDown Live to its very core, and tonight, Daniel Bryan will learn that there are worse things than forced retirement. Joe tells Daniel Bryan to call Brie Bella and tell their daughter Birdie will be coming back home after Money In The Bank and that he will not be the same man, as his eyes will be drenched in regret and missed opportunity. He hopes that when Brie asks who did it, he hopes he will tell her it was Samoa Joe. Suddenly, Daniel Bryan shows up and says that there are lines that should not be crossed, and tells him that if he mentions his family again, he will break his leg. Daniel Bryan says that they don't have to wait, and that they can go at it right now. Joe and Bryan are about to fight when Big Cass suddenly shows up, wearing a suit and carrying one crutch. Big Cass asks if everyone is being a bunch of children on the playground, and says the arguing going on from "the shrimp and the blimp" is "juvenile." He then says Daniel Bryan's opportunity for the briefcase should be his and that the "second chance crap" has to stop. Big Cass then says it will, because he spoke with General Manager Paige, and that Daniel Bryan vs. Samoa Joe will not happen tonight. What will happen, however, is Samoa Joe facing him for that opportunity when he is cleared. As for when he will be cleared, it is right now. He swings the crutch as Daniel Bryan, but Daniel ducks and Cass hits Samoa Joe instead. Joe and Daniel fight, and Daniel is whipped into a ladder in the corner. Cass then takes the briefcase on the mat and whacks Joe with it first before doing the same to Daniel. He then lifts the briefcase up in victory.

"The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura is seen using papers to count to ten backstage.

Backstage, General Manager Paige is met by Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose, who mock her for doing her job and Asuka for losing her most recent matches. They say they are more deserving of opportunity. Paige responds by putting Mandy Rose in a match with Asuka, then she is interviewed by Renee Young. Paige says nobody speaks for her, and while Big Cass is medically cleared, Daniel Bryan earned his qualifying match. She then announces that the last's men's Money In The Bank qualifying match will now be a Triple Threat Match between Big Cass, Samoa Joe and Daniel Bryan.

"The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura beats "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger. After the match, Nakamura hits Dillinger with a running boot to the back of the neck before counting to ten.

Dasha Fuentes interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says he saw what "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura did to "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger, and remembers what he did to him last week. He says something inside Nakamura has snapped and that Nakamura is more dangerous than ever, and that the Last Man Standing stipulation benefits his style as a striker. Despite the deck and the odds being stacked against him, he has fought and trained harder than others, and that is why he has become WWE Champion. Nakamura might try to tear down what he has built, but he will be the last man standing.

We look back at "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's Figure Four Leg Lock, courtesy of Popeyes Chicken.

It is time for the dance-off between Lana and Naomi. Rusev and Aiden English introduce Lana first, then Naomi shows up and brings out The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Lana goes first, followed by Naomi. Both women then dance together, then Lana hits Naomi with a neckbreaker. Lana then slaps Jimmy Uso, Naomi slaps Lana, and both sides ends up brawling. Naomi and The Usos ends up on top.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat Sheamus, Cesaro and The Miz.

Renee Young interviews Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). They say that they are in the best shape of their careers, and they are hungry and wanting the tag team titles. They have their work cut out for them, and The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) may be beastly. All of a sudden, The Bludgeon Brothers appear on a nearby TV screen. Harper and Rowan say that the depraved with infect the decent, and that bodies will be liquefied.

Carmella guests on commentary for the next match.

Asuka beats Mandy Rose with the Asuka Lock. Before the match, Sonya Deville attacks Asuka as she makes her way to the ring. Nevertheless, Asuka goes on with the match and gets the win. After the match, Carmella gets in the ring, lifts the SmackDown Women's title up and stares down with Asuka.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch are watching from backstage. Charlotte says Asuka will win at Money In The Bank, while she will get the contract. Becky says she will be the one to get the contract. Becky says she came close last year, and this year, nothing will stop her. Charlotte feels she needs to win to get the SmackDown Women's title back. General Manager Paige meets up with them as they argue. Paige says the competitive spirit reminds her of their time as part of Team PCB, but Becky and Charlotte are not in the mood for "tea time."

Next week: Jimmy Uso and Naomi vs. Rusev and Lana! Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair!

Backstage, Sin Cara talks to Andrade "Cien" Almas, but Zelina Vega would rather Sin Cara have nothing to do with him. Sin Cara and Almas speak to each other in Spanish. Sin Cara is disappointed.

Samoe Joe beats Dnaiel Bryan and Big Cass in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match following a Coaquina Clutch to Daniel Bryan that makes Daniel Bryan pass out. After the match, Big Cass lays Daniel Bryan out with a big boot to the face.

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