Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for September 17, 2019

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) and Randy Orton. After the match, Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up for the first time since Lesnar lost the WWE Universal Championship to Seth Rollins. Lesnar and Heyman approach the ring but stop halfway down the ramp, and Kofi tells Woods and Big E to leave the ring so he can face Lesnar on his own. Lesnar decides to enter the ring with Kofi alongside Heyman. They stop at the apron, and Heyman is about to introduce himself and Lesnar when Lesnar has Heyman step into the ring. Heyman then continues his introduction, stating that Lesnar stands in the way of the longevity of his title reign. He also states that Lesnar has authorized him to let him know that it is a bad day for The New Day and that Lesnar is challenging him to a match for the WWE Championship on SmackDown's debut on Fox on October 4th. Heyman then hands Kofi the microphone, and Kofi states that when he won the WWE Championship, he promised to the fans that he would be a fighting champion. Kofi then accepts his challenge, then Lesnar hits Kofi with an F5.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Sasha Banks and Bayley. Sasha responds to Becky Lynch accepting her challenge by saying she will take on any challenge, as she has been in the Cell before. Bayley then tells Kayla Braxton that Sasha will answer any and all questions regarding Charlotte Flair in the ring.

Michael Cole interviews Erick Rowan. Rowan states that Luke Harper will answer his question as to why he returned, then asks Cole if he has a question for him. As for why he attacked Roman Reigns, Rowan says he wanted to scare the man, but when Cole says Rowan's actions nearly killed him, Rowan tells Cole to watch his tone before telling him he wanted to prove Roman's dominance as an illusion. Rowan says he has been overlooked and disrespected, and states that the fans think of him as "a grunt in the background" meant to do someone's bidding, then says that he is not a puppet or a follower; instead, he is a leader. He then says that Daniel Bryan's biggest mistake is thinking of him as an intellectual equal, and says he will be stronger and smarter than he will be. Rowan then states that the locker room will learn to never disrespect him again.

Before the next match, Sami Zayn says he is in a lot of pain and that he demands respect for himself and Shinsuke Nakamura before bragging about Nakamura's victory over The Miz at Clash Of Champions. Sami then mentions Ali's previous victory against Nakamura before telling Ali that Nakamura is not the same man as last time and that he actually likes him as he gets in the ring. He then tells Ali he will never be a champion, then Sami and Nakamura double-team on Ali. At Sami's command, Nakamura hits Ali with the Kinshasa. Afterwards, Kevin Owens is seen in the crowd taking a seat. Backstage, Shane McMahon is told by a referee that someone is here to see him. Shane leaves the room and finds out he has been served with a lawsuit.

Shane McMahon shows up with security as Kevin Owens pretends to fall asleep in the crowd. Owens produces a ticket for his seat as Shane is given a "proper introduction." Shane says it is no coincidence that he is being served with legal papers while Owens is in the audience, and he asks security to let Owens in. He also asks for Owens to have a mic and enter the ring as security stands in front of Shane. Shane then asks security to step out, and announces that he has been served with the largest wrongful termination lawsuit in history. He says that Owens would be awarded $25 million if he were to win, and says that Owens is swimming where he shouldn't be. Shane tells Owens his case is weak, but Owens says he has a strong case, stating that Shane ruined SmackDown Live by making it his personal playground and making his life a living hell by fining him $100,000 for beating up a crooked referee and attacking him while he was a referee last week because he lost against Chad Gable before firing him for insubordination. Owens states that the fine was held over his head for weeks, and when he swallowed his pride, he tried to help him beat Chad Gable, yet Shane still tapped out. After that, Shane tried to take away his life's work and his family's future, which he states does not work with him. He tried to reason with him, work with him and even help him, but now he wants to hurt him in his wallet and his pride. He says this is about more than money, and that he can see in Shane's face that he has a case. He also says that there is a clause that Shane has not read, and states that if he wins, he is able to come back into the ring and tell Shane he is fired to his face. Kevin Owens then leaps back over the guardrail and runs back into the crowd.

Multi-platinum recording artist Offset - dressed in a robe similar to "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair - introduces Charlotte Flair before the next match.

Charlotte Flair beats Sasha Banks by disqualification after Bayley gets involved in the match. After the match, Carmella shows up and fights off Sasha and Bayley. After Carmella superkicks Sasha, Charlotte hits Bayley with a big boot.

Baron Corbin shows up for his King of the Ring coronation. The robe is placed around Baron Corbin, and Corbin is given the crown to wear around his head. After putting the crown on, he calls becoming King of the Ring a breath of fresh air, and says that the fans who wanted anyone but him to win are realizing he is the king that they wanted and a ruler that exemplifies everything it takes to be a king. Corbin demands the respect and admiration that he deserves, threatening a rule as an iron fist if he does not get it. He then thanks Chad Gable, who shows up. Corbin then starts making height jokes, and Gable responds by putting Corbin through the throne, ripping his robe and smashing the scepter into Corbin's back. Corbin is livid as Gable continues to destroy everything. Gable then takes the crown and stomps on it repeatedly before kicking it to Corbin.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beats The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel).

"The New" Daniel Bryan shows up. Daniel says that a lot of people chanting for him right now are the same people who accused him of orchestrating the attacks behind Roman Reigns, and says he understands more than ever why before stating he has never lied to the fans. He then states that he stands exonerated of all the attacks on Roman Reigns before focusing on Erick Rowan, saying that he saw Rowan and his potential, intelligence and talent when no one else did, and treated him as an equal and a friend. Suddenly, Rowan shows up and tells Daniel to stop, saying that he is tired of hearing him speak and that he was always standing behind him, never allowed to talk as Daniel tried to make him a follower. He asks Daniel if he ever asked him how he felt about anything, and states that he will not be disrespected. Daniel dares him to do something about it, as nothing will hurt worse than him destroying their friendship. Daniel is then attacked from behind by Luke Harper. Harper and Rowan are about to gang up on Daniel further when Roman Reigns shows up and fights off Harper and Rowan. Harper and Rowan soon overpower Roman Reigns, however, and powerbomb him into the ring post. They then tear up the ringside area, and when security shows up, Harper and Rowan level them. Rowan hits Roman with a piece of the barricade, and he and Harper then tear the timekeeper's and announce table areas apart and attack Tom Phillips before putting Daniel through the announce table.

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