Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 22, 2020

WWE takes the time to recognize Memorial Day in the United States.

It's time for The Dirt Sheet to start tonight's show. The Miz and John Morrison state that Otis is a big buffoon due to the people around him, such as Braun Strowman, who suddenly got into their business. Miz says Strowman does not deserve the Universal Championship, and says that virtually anyone else - such as themselves - could have gotten it. After mentioning Bray Wyatt's Firefly Fun House puppets, we see some rejected puppets. One of them is "Mandyquin Rose," who whispers plans into Otis' ears to cost Braun Strowman the Universal Championship. Suddenly, Braun Strowman shows up. Strowman throws the two chairs Miz and Morrison were sitting in out of the ring, then admits that The Dirt Sheet isn't that half bad of a show before bringing up Bray Wyatt. Miz warns Strowman that Bray Wyatt will send him to his lowest point just like he did him, then says he had Morrison to back him up. When Morrison says that Miz will light Strowman up, Miz tries to stop him, but Strowman takes it as a challenge and accepts.

Braun Strowman beats The Miz. After the match, John Morrison challenges Strowman to a 2-on-1 handicap match for the WWE Universal Championship at Backlash. Strowman accepts without hesitation.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Shinsuke Nakamura to advance to the semi-finals of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

Backstage, Bayley asks Sasha Banks to be in her corner because people think she cannot win without Sasha, and says there should be no reason for "the sheep" to believe that. Sasha understands and wishes Bayley good luck.

Bayley beats Charlotte Flair after using the middle rope for leverage.

Sonya Deville and Dolph Ziggler beat Mandy Rose and Otis. After the match, Ziggler superkicks Otis as Otis checks on Ziggler.

Backstage, we hear from Jeff Hardy, who says that he did not know where his journey would take him and that his positive vibrations have led him to the Intercontinental Championship Tournament. He holds the title dear to his heart due to the legends who have won it and due to the title being the first he won on his own, and tonight, his path to one more blaze of glory runs through Sheamus.

In memory of Shad Gaspard, 1981 - 2020.

We hear from The Forgotten Sons (Jaxson Ryker, Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake). Steve Cutler says that they have had tough times adjusting to life back home and that they have had some dark times, but that is their blood on others' hands. He says that the only important thing is others' blood on their hands.

The Miz and John Morrison vs. Braun Strowman in a 2-on-1 handictp match for the Universal Championship is official for Backlash.

Backstage, Renee Young interviews The Miz and John Morrison, who are currently arguing over whether their challenge to Braun Strowman is a good idea. Miz and Morrison are confident that they can beat Braun Strowman.

Jeff Hardy beats Sheamus to advance to the semi-finals of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament after ducking the Brogue Kick and stacking Sheamus up on his shoulders.

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