Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 18, 2019

Sami Zayn guests on commentary for the next match.

Roman Reigns beats Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after being attacked from behind by King Corbin. Shinsuke Nakamura retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Corbin hits Roman with Deep Six, then "The New" Daniel Bryan runs in and fends off Corbin and Nakamura. Sami Zayn gets involved, and his grabbing Daniel allows Nakamura to hit a running knee on Daniel.

Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) are met by Tucker, who says that they could use some camaraderie. Otis shows up with a bowl of pancake batter and adds some protein powder, then drinks the mixture.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews King Corbin, who just puts his crown on, laughs and leaves.

Shorty Gable beats Curtis Axel with the ankle lock. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Gable, who says that his height is what makes him who he is and not what holds him back, and that it is okay to be who you are. He then says there are always going to be people who will make fun of him, and he thanks those people, as they have made him look deep and embrace who he is. He tells the fans that they can overcome and accept who they are, for he accepts who he is. He then says he is "Shorty Gable," then says "Wait...let's shorten that up...I'm Shorty G."

It is announced that Seth Rollins is no longer part of Team Hogan at Crown Jewel due to his match against "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt.

Hulk Hogan is interviewed via Skype. He says he has chased after "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair for a long time, and that he's got a new captain. He also mentions that he has added Shorty Gable and Ali to his team, as they have stood out the most in the back. He says there will be a huge announcement as to who it will be at the end of the show.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) and The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat Dolph Ziggler, Robert Roode and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). During the match, it is announced that next week's show will air on FS1 due to World Series coverage.

Roman Reigns and "The New" Daniel Bryan will face King Corbin and Shinsuke Nakamura later tonight.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The New" Daniel Bryan. Daniel says he has been beaten up thousands of times, and it has not affected his mindset. He says that all he cares about is him and Roman "putting two kings in their place."

We see a video package for Ali.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Bayley, who shows up with Sasha Banks. Sasha Banks announces that Bayley is the first-ever women's Grand Slam Champion, then Bayley's sudden change in attitude and appearance is addressed. Bayley says she does not owe Miz or anybody an explanation, then questions if Bayley thinks she think she is stuck in Sasha's shadow. Sasha says Bayley does not have to listen to anybody, but Miz says he does not have to do much to stay relevant. Bayley says she destroyed the Bayley Buddies because they always defined her, and says she gave headbands and high-fives to the fans and that all the fans did was take. She says she would elevate the division, and she did, and says nobody was there for her along the way. She says that all people did was destroy her, but she picked herself up like the role model that she was and kept going. She then says that the women's division is lazy and lacks desire and passion, and she used to be what the fans wanted her to be. Bayley then says that she outgrew them, and tells any fans who want inspiration that "life sucks and then you die." Suddenly, Nikki Cross shows up and says the time for talking id done and the time for action is now. She tells Bayley to make herself comfortable so she can give her a great big hug once she wins. Suddenly, Dana Brooke shows up. Dana says she is tired of being under-utilized and overlooked, and calls tonight a brand new beginning. She says she will give the fans something to cheer about, as "flex appeal" is here. Suddenly, Lacey Evans shows up.

Nikki Cross beats Mandy Rose, Dana Brooke, Lacey Evans, Sonya Deville and Carmella in a Six Pack Challenge to face Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship.

We get a video package of Braun Strowman, courtesy of Progressive.

Braun Strowman beats Drew Gulak. During the match, Drew Gulak introduces himself, and tells Strowman that he is the resident combat historian. He then tells Strowman that Tyson Fury will knock him out if he goes into his Crown Jewel match like he does every other one. As Gulak presents a 345-slide PowerPoint presentation of how to beat Tyson Fury, Strowman throws Gulak around before he can start the first slide.

Roman Reigns is announced as the new captain for Team Hogan at Crown Jewel before the next match.

Next week: Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez come face-to-face! Hulk Hogan and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair are live!

"The New" Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns beat King Corbin and Shinsuke Nakamura.

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