Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for March 12, 2019

Shane McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. The WWE World Cup is seen on a podium in the ring. Shane McMahon asks Greg Hamilton to introduce him as "The Best In The World," then Shane grabs Greg by the tie and tells him to say it like he means it. Greg says it again, this time with more gusto, but Shane tells him to use more conviction. Greg complies. After Greg leaves the ring, Shane addresses why he beat up The Miz at Fastlane. He says he was sick and tired of all the people that have ever been in his life: the fans, the Superstars and the employees who have asked him for advice to get ahead in life. He says people have rubbed against him all his life to better themselves behind the scenes, and says that all stopped Sunday when beat up The Miz in his own hometown. Shane says he is not the best in the world because he won a trophy or became a tag team champion; he is the best in the world because he was born that way. He says that from this point forward, he will do things for himself, and it felt so good when he beat The Miz up and the last thing The Miz saw was him grabbing his dad by his face. Shane says this lit a spark that he claims will ever go away, and tells The Miz that at the end of the day, Miz works for him. He says he had a fun time beating him up that he will continue with that notion at WrestleMania. He then tells Miz to get ready for another "Best In The World" beating, and says that for him, it will feel awesome.

Aleister Black, Ricochet and The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro), Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura ends after The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) runs in and fights The Bar, Rusev and Nakamura.

We hear from The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who says that got theirs at Fastlane. After pondering who they will face next, they tell all comers "Run up and get done up."

Randy Orton shows up. Orton asks why this is the house that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles when he made history here long before Styles came here after being in numerous small venues and wrestling in Impact Wrestling. He says that this is the house that he built, not Styles, and that he was here and a champion long before Styles shows up. Suddenly, AJ Styles shows up. Styles says Orton followed his career closely for somebody who looks down on the indies, and says he is proud to have come from them. He says that guys like Orton were built for the WWE, as guys like Orton would not have made it in his world with a pose that involves raising two hands and a "knockoff Diamond Cutter" for a finisher. Orton mentions the "Too Sweet" hand signal being ripped off from the nWo, but Styles says the indies guy earned their way here instead of coming to their father for a job in the WWE. He says that Orton had help in the form of Evolution to ensure that he didn't fail. Orton says he accomplished more at 24 than anybody has dreamed of accomplishing, but Styles keeps bringing up Evolution, Rated RKO, The Legacy and The Wyatt Family. Styles says Orton has had a lot of babysitters, and while Orton is what he says what he is, he tosses people to the curb when he is done with them. He says he got the jump on him at Fastlane so he wouldn't become his next victim. Orton tells Styles he doesn't get to choose, as Styles is renting out a room and he is the landlord, and he can cash his rent check to RKO. Styles says that if he wants his rent, he can come and take it at WrestleMania.

Asuka beats Sonya Deville after Mandy Rose pulls down the ring apron, inadvertently tripping Sonya on the ring apron in the process.

We hear from The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce), who tell Bayley and Sasha Banks that they have been ducking them for weeks. They are not impressed with their title defense and say they cannot run forever, and say that they will be the next title defense.

Becky Lynch shows up. As she makes her way to the ring, she throws her crutch away. She says that everybody got brave for a moment, but she is back on her own two feet and back in the main event of WrestleMania. She says that she set the match in motion by choosing "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey - and Charlotte Flair got shoehorned in later - and that she had to earn her way back in while playing Ronda like a fiddle. She says it is hard to play mind games with a woman with no brains, but she got Ronda so wound up that she did her bidding for her, and she plans to repay her by taking her title and ripping her arm off. Becky says she doesn't care who she beats, for she will reclaim everything that has been taken from her and given to someone else. Suddenly, Charlotte shows up. Charlotte congratulates Becky for making it into "her" main event, and says that she put in all the work while Becky has kept herself out of the ring and that her resume speaks for itself. She says it is one thing to be hot for six months, but she has been hot for four years and this is why she was chosen to get the job done. Charlotte tells Becky that the only reason the fans support her is because they felt sorry for her just like she and Ronda did, and no matter how hard Becky tries to spin it, Becky got a hand-out. She says she has never seen someone do so little but take credit for so much, and says she must make her and Ronda relevant again when she makes them bow down. Becky tells Charlotte she had the women's division by the throat and did nothing with it while she took the division to the main event of WrestleMania, and says the division needs "The Man," not a queen.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton gets an interviews with "The New" Daniel Bryan. Bryan says he was talking to the McMahon Family considering Kofi Kingston, and says Vince McMahon deserves to hear his honest feedback before his announcement later tonight. As a result of his business in the McMahon Family office, he and Rowan have a tag team match with Mustafa Ali and Kevin Owens.

Rey Mysterio and R-Truth beat Samoa Joe and Andrade after Rey counters a Samoa Joe uranagi into a victory roll. After the match, Joe hits a uranagi on both R-Truth and Andrade.

"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan beat Kevin Owens and Mustafa Ali.

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon shows up. Mr. McMahon says he is here to give the fans and Kofi Kingston what they want: an opportunity for Kofi to win the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. After a video recap of what happened at Fastlane, Vince says people hear what they want to hear. As he says that this is a teachable moment, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. Big E says they are not in the mood to learn anything, as they have jumped through every hoop and did what was asked of them and says Kofi deserves better and more after eleven years. Vince says Kofi doesn't deserve anything, and neither do the fans or The New Day. Vince says he doesn't deserve anything, even though he has practically created heaven and earth in WWE, but Big E says is this is bigger than anything, including Vince's ego. Vince says there is nothing justifiably bigger than his ego. Woods says they have not deserved, but earned, and says that Kofi earned his shot at the WWE Championship. Big E states that the fans have demanded Kofi competing for the title. Vince says he has known Kofi for a long time and that he is a good judge of talent, and says that if he felt Kofi was worthy, it would have happened a long time ago. He admits Kofi is extraordinary, but he will only be Hall of Fame material with The New Day. He also says that Kofi has "a couple of young bucks" like Big E and Xavier Woods around so they can take the credit while he does all the work, and says "The New" Daniel Bryan has stated that Daniel Bryan has called Kofi "a good B+ player." Kofi tells Vince he is not asking for a free ride or a hand-out, and says that eleven years ago, he was a kid with a dream. So far, he has traveled the world and his life has been blessed, and he has proven many times over that he is worthy. However, Vince does not see it that way; while he has put in the work, made sacrifices and has never complained, other people have gotten opportunities and been placed ahead of him. He asks Vince McMahon to tell him right here, right now, so he can do it, as the fans believe in him. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up. Vince tells Kofi Kingston that he has to beat Orton. Suddenly, Samoa Joe shows up. Vince says he has to beat Joe, too. Then The Bar shows up. Vince says he has to beat them, too. He then says he has to beat one last man: Rowan, who also shows up. Vince says that if Kofi can beat all of them in a gauntlet match next week, he will be going to WrestleMania. All five men rush the ring, and The New Day successfully fend them off to end the show.

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