Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for April 9, 2019

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up to start tonight's show with Kofi's championship celebration. Big E announces that Kofi made people cry tears of joy as he proved himself "an A+ player with extra credit" at WrestleMania to become WWE Champion, then Big E does a split just like he did on Raw. He also mentions that Kofi came close to becoming a dual champion like Becky Lynch last night, and while it would have fun, there is nothing like being home on SmackDown Live. Big E admits that people know The New Day best for crude jokes and mischievousness, but tonight, they are here to celebrate Kofi. Woods says they are honored to call Kofi a friend and a brother, and tonight, they will celebrate Kofi's career. Woods says he remembers Kofi's debut, and says it has been wonderful to follow Kofi's career. When he finally made it to WWE and met Kofi, it was like meeting one of his heroes. Big E says the bond The New Day has is special, and they changed culture and made history. He says that Kofi did just that at WrestleMania, and Woods congratulates Kofi on behalf of everyone from the fans to the locker room. He thanks his family for supporting him since day one, then The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) shows up. Sheamus says Kofi owes them thanks for saving their sin, and Cesaro says Seth Rollins was mopping the floor with him and almost took his championship. Sheamus says Kofi almost lost the WWE Championship because he didn't have Big E and Woods with him, then Cesaro challenges The New Day to a six-man tag team match. Big E questions their not having a third man, but Cesaro says they made a friend at Raw: Drew McIntyre, who shows up and stands alongside The Bar.

Aleister Black, Ricochet and Ali beat Andrade, Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev. After the match, Ali is nailed by an RKO out of nowhere by Randy Orton. After that, Kevin Owens shows up from out of nowhere and hits Rusev with a Stunner.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who congratulate Kofi Kingston before saying they are still SmackDown tag team champions and that they need to win tonight, for both titles and bragging rights about being the best are on the line.

R-Truth and Carmella are in the ring. They congratulate Becky Lynch and Kofi Kingston on their win on Sunday, and Truth boasts that Carmella beat Andre The Giant in the Royal Rumble. Carmella says that Truth is talking about the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal, and says that she could not have done it without Truth. After she says that the battle royal win is the first step towards a bright future, Samoa Joe shows up. Truth and Joe brawl, but Joe is able to lock in the Coaquina Clutch and put Truth to sleep. Joe says he stands before the fans as the man who beat Rey Mysterio in less than a minute, and it will take less time to beat up anyone else in WWE. Suddenly, Braun Strowman shows up and fights Joe. Joe tries to put Strowman to sleep with the Coaquina Clutch, but Strowman fights out of it and nearly hits Joe with a running powerslam. Joe manages to wriggle free and get away.

Before the next match, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) brag about their tag team championship victory at WrestleMania, and say that they don't just talk; they walk about being fighting champions and promise to take on anyone, anytime and anywhere. They announce that they have set up their first title defense against a team with a record of 45-0: Karissa and Kristen, The Brooklyn Belles.

The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) retain the WWE Women's Championships against The Brooklyn Belles (Karissa and Kristen). (Kristen is future AEW star Kris Statlander, and Karissa will be known as Elektra Lopez in NXT two years later.) After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Paige - who has been watching the match - backstage. She mentions the Superstar Shake-Up, then mentions that next week, she will be bringing in an impressive tag team of her own after The IIconics' victory tonight.

Shane McMahon shows up. Shane says that this week has been great and that next week will be just as great with the Superstar Shake-Up, then focuses on WrestleMania. After naming off some of the best moments from Sunday night, he then says that everyone tuned in to see him defeat The Miz. Shane goes on to brag that he did, then says he has The Miz - who is not here tonight due to having to tend to his father - in his rear view mirror and that The Miz's father had the audacity to get in the ring and stepping up to him. He says that The Miz's father hit him in the eye, and the crowd chants "You deserve it!" as Shane claims that he was forced to defend himself by striking back and that The Miz and his father both got what was coming to them. Shane says that The Miz and his father found out first-hand that he is the best in the world on Sunday, then - as the crowd chants for CM Punk - asks ring announcer to step into the ring with him. Shane tells Hamilton that he could not help but feel that Hamilton was getting stuck introducing him, and Hamilton tells Shane that some fans threatened to something bad to him if he introduces Shane as "Best In The World." Shane tells Hamilton that Brooklyn, New York is the best city in the world because he lives in it, then tells him he does not have to worry about the fans doing things to him before saying he should worry about him doing something to him. He demands that Hamilton introduce him with conviction and pride, but after a few attempts, Shane grabs Hamilton by the tie and forces him to the stage before threatening to beat him up after one too many unsatisfactory attempts. Hamilton provides an attempt that Shane considers satisfactory, then allows Hamilton to go back to ringside while he leaves.

The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to become the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions, marking their eighth tag team title reign in WWE. Before Kayla Braxton can interview The Hardy Boyz, Lars Sullivan shows up. Sullivan slides into the ring and easily lays The Hardys out.

Becky Lynch shows up. She admits that it has been quite a week, and that she did exactly what she said she would do at WrestleMania. She tried to celebrate last night on Raw, then Lacey Evans showed up and hit her. Becky says that she was reminded that she holds two targets, and that she will be pulling double duty. She dares every last challenger to bring it on, and says that if she has to beat everyone up and sleep with one eye open, she will do it in order to keep both titles. As Becky leaves and raises up both women's titles, she is sucker punched by Lacey Evans.

Before the next match, Sami Zayn shows up, then tells the crowd "Yeah...you're not worth it."

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) and Drew McIntyre. After the match, The New Day celebrates with Kofi's family.

Here's the top ten moments from tonight's show!