Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for July 16, 2019

In footage from earlier today, Shane McMahon is giving instructions to security when Kevin Owens. Owens shows up, and Shane tells him he has set up a "SmackDown Town Hall" for anyone with grievances. Shane tells Kevin Owens that he will not take his insubordination as well as his talking about him in a public forum, then tells him he has the night off and tells him to leave. Owens leaves.

Shane McMahon is in the ring as the SmackDown locker room is on the stage. Shane says that as long as anyone is respectful, he will listen to anybody whether it be adulation or grievance. Roman Reigns is the first person to step up, and tells Shane that nobody here respects him and that Shane can kiss his ass as far as diplomacy goes. Roman leaves, and Shane says Roman will be fined and dealt with later. Charlotte Flair then steps up and thanks Shane, as the McMahon family has always been gracious to her and that Roman's behavior is deplorable. Liv Morgan tells Charlotte to stop being phony, then asks if there is anything real about her. Charlotte mocks Liv Morgan, but as Liv snaps back at Charlotte, Shane tells them to shut it down. Buddy Murphy steps up at Shane's request, and he says he does not need Kevin Owens to fight his battles. He says Owens should keep his name out of mouth before he takes it out himself. Shane likes the cut of his jib and says they will talk later. At Shane's request, Apollo Crews steps up. Zelina Vega steps up with Andrade and says neither of them appreciate him kissing up to the fans. She also says that if Crews thinks he is worthy of an opportunity, then he can prove it in the ring tonight. Andrade tells Crews that they will go at it in the ring tonight. Suddenly, Elias shows up with his guitar. Before Elias can say much, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) interrupts him, with Big E calling Elias "the biggest jackass in SmackDown history." Kofi Kingston states that Owens has made some good points, but as Kofi asks where the opportunities for everyone else is, Shane cuts his microphone. Shane then thanks everyone and concludes the first-ever SmackDown Town Hall. Suddenly, Cesaro speaks up and says that he is here to challenge Aleister Black to pick a fight with him. Shane makes that match official. Afterwards, Shane addresses the fans only to be hit with a Stunner from behind by Kevin Owens. Owens then leaves through the crowd.

Aleister Black beats Cesaro.

Backstage, Shane McMahon is met by Dolph Ziggler, who says he should be the one to teach Kevin Owens a lesson tonight. Shane says Owens is gone, but Ziggler says he can make a few phone calls and get him to come back for tonight's main event. Shane holds him to it.

Kofi Kingston is in the newest edition of Newsweek.

In footage from last Sunday, "The New" Daniel Bryan feels he has failed the SmackDown tag team division, and says that if he has to change the planet, he has to aim higher and go where he has not gone before. He knows now what he has to do.

Charlotte Flair beats Liv Morgan with the Figure Eight. After the match, Liv Morgan rips off Corey Graves' headset, saying that Charlotte Flair was right, and when she comes back, she will be real.

Backstage, referee Drake Wuertz helps Dolph Ziggler get a hold of Kevin Owens.

Ember Moon's mystery partner is revealed to be Bayley.

Ember Moon and Bayley beat Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley and Ember Moon. Bayley says she is glad her battle with Alexa Bliss has ended so she can elevate the SmackDown Women's division. She then implies that Ember Moon is her next challenger. Ember Moon accepts the challenge.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shinsuke Nakamura, who says that he is free to reign chaos on the WWE Universe. now that he is Intercontinental Champion. Suddenly, Ali shows up to congratulate him.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. After referencing their collective victories at Extreme Rules, Big E says they have an idea of what "The New" Daniel Bryan's career-altering announcing, then states that The New Day accept his tag team title rematch. Daniel Bryan and Rowan show up, walk away, show up again, walk away again, show up a third time, then walk away a third time after Daniel Bryan drops the microphone, all without saying a word. Suddenly, Samoa Joe shows up. Samoa Joe says that while Daniel Bryan is not in the mood for championship opportunities, he does not suffer the same affliction. He dares Kofi Kingston to put the WWE Championship on the line against him tonight. Suddenly, Elias shows up and tells Samoa Joe he had his chance at Extreme Rules, and says that if anybody is primed and ready to take the title from Kofi, it is him. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up. Orton says it has been a while since the WWE Championship has been around his waist, and says it is his turn as he takes it from him with an RKO. Elias says they all cannot have championship matches tonight, but they can still send a message to The New Day. The New Day take this as a six-man challenge and accept. Orton says he's good and walks away, but Kofi questions his courage and Orton quickly changes his mind.

Samoa Joe, Elias and Randy Orton beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).

Backstage, Carmella finds R-Truth hiding in a broken washing machine. When he gets out, he is stuck, but Carmella helps him get out of it. Carmella has a better idea for a hiding spot, but R-Truth has to wear a costume. The hiding spot is Comic Con. R-Truth gets out of the washing machine, then he and Carmella leave.

The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) by count-out. The IIconics retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. After the match, The Kabuki Warriors chase down and beat up The IIconics on the outside, then make quick work of Peyton Royce in the ring.

We look back on Braun Strowman vs. Big Show from the April 17, 2017 edition of Raw, courtesy of Progressive.

Apollo Crews beats Andrade after countering a pinfall attempt into a crucifix pin.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Kevin Owens ends in a no-contest. Shane McMahon shows up with members of the SmackDown locker room, all of whom surround the ring. Later on, Shane yanks Owens out of the ring after a Stunner to Ziggler, and Owens hits Shane with a Stunner before running to the back while all the other wrestlers chase after him. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Shane McMahon, who says that Kevin Owens is going to pay as he leaves.

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