Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 29, 2020

The show starts with Renee Young reporting on a car accident involving Elias outside of the WWE Performance Center. The driver of another car wearing a black shirt and black pants has been seen entering the WWE Performance Center. Inside the nearby crashed car, a bottle of alcohol is found, and a piece of paper with Jeff Hardy's name is found. Strowman says he just saw a car and heard a crash, and before he knew it, somebody jumped out of a car and Elias was hurt. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy is found in the bushes. Jeff says he was not driving, but he supposedly reeks of alcohol. Jeff Hardy is handcuffed, and as he is escorted to the back of a police car, Hardy notices Elias being placed in an ambulance. The police then drive off with Jeff Hardy in the car for questioning.

At the Performance Center, what happened to Jeff Hardy is mentioned, and it is announced that Jeff cannot compete in the Intercontinental Championship tournament before. It is then revealed that Jeff has been arrested. Sheamus uses the opportunity to take potshots. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles says he will be facing Daniel Bryan in the finals, but Daniel Bryan says that everyone in the tournament should face a random opponent. Styles tells Bryan to take his ride to the finals, but Sheamus agrees with Bryan, wanting another shot. Sheamus proposes Daniel Bryan face him, but King Corbin wants another shot, and he wants to take on Styles. Styles says he did not sign up for this, and says that Sheamus and Corbin lost once before and he wants his free ride. Sheamus proposes that he, Corbin and Daniel Bryan face each other in a Triple Threat Match with the winner facing Daniel Bryan in the semi-finals. Jey Uso wants in on the match, as does Dolph Ziggler, and it is decided everyone in the room will be in a battle royal. The winner of the battle royal will face Styles in the finals of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament, and the battle royal is next. After everyone leaves, Styles tells Bryan that he is an idiot.

Sheamus last eliminates Jey Uso in a ten-man over the top rope battle royal to face Daniel Bryan in the finals of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament. During the match, Cesaro throws Shorty G over the top rope after being eliminated to eliminate Shorty G in retaliation.

We hear from Sonya Deville, who brags about beating Mandy Rose last week before telling Lacey Evans she will meet the same fate. Suddenly, Lacey Evans shows up and pushes her from behind before telling her she will see her in the ring.

Backstage, Cesaro and Shorty G argue over Cesaro's elimination of Shorty G in the battle royal. Cesaro implies someone like Shorty G cannot be Intercontinental Champion, and tells him to either walk away or get beaten in the ring. Shorty G punches Cesaro and says "Challenge accepted."

Lacey Evans vs. Sonya Deville ends in a double count-out. After the match, Lacey sends Sonya into the announce table, and Sonya tells Lacey she will fight her on her own time.

We hear from The Forgotten Sons (Jaxson Ryker, Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake). Wesley Blake makes it clear they will not turn the other cheek, and that everyone's blood is now on theirs as they do unto others.

As Nikki Cross tells Alexa Bliss she has a surprise for A Moment of Bliss tonight, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) sneak up on them.

It's time for A Moment of Bliss. Tonight's guests are The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E). Nikki gifts The New Day with a box of Scottish pancakes, and The New Day return the favor with coffee beans. When asked if there are any standout tag teams on SmackDown, Kofi mentions The Forgotten Sons (Jaxson Ryker, Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake). As Big E is about to ask the same question of Alexa, Bayley and Sasha Banks show up. Bayley says she sees two tag team champions in the ring, but not the best tag team. Sasha throws her coat at Alexa Bliss, then Bayley mocks Alexa and Nikki. Alexa then mentions that Sasha is the only non-champion in the ring. Bayley says Sasha is the best in the women's division, and Sasha says she and Bayley put the women's tag titles on the map, and says that without them, the women's tag team titles would not be here. Alexa tells Bayley to name the time and place, then Bayley says Sasha will show how good she is when she beats Alexa tonight. Alexa accepts the challenge for right now, then throws Sasha's jacket back at Sasha and drop kicks her.

Bayley and Nikki Cross guest on commentary for the next match.

Sasha Banks beats Alexa Bliss after Bayley gets on the ring apron and pushes Nikki Cross into Alexa as Alexa is on the top rope when Nikki tries to keep her from interfering.

It is announced that Elias is currently in stable condition.

Shorty G beats Cesaro with a roll-up out of a powerbomb.

In footage from earlier today, Otis and Mandy Rose have a day out by the pool drinking peach champagne. As Otis goes to the pool, Mandy falls asleep and has a dream where she and Mandy kiss while another Mandy watches. Mandy wakes up after Otis splashes her with a cannonball in the pool, then she and Otis kiss in the pool.

We hear from Kurt Angle, who says that it is great to be back on SmackDown. He says that he looks forward to Randy Orton vs. Edge at Backlash, then announces that Matt Riddle is coming to SmackDown. We then see a video package of Matt Riddle during his time in NXT.

Backstage, Sheamus shows up and says that while Jeff Hardy and Matt Riddle bring all the hype, he gives the results, and says that he will not let "a little rat" like Daniel Bryan or "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles stand in his way of becoming a Grand Slam Champion. He says he will leave a trail of bodies in his wake, for his world is no place for the weak. Daniel Bryan shows up, and when Sheamus mocks him, Daniel Bryan kicks him in the shin and leaves.

Next week: The Miz and John Morrison's warning to Braun Strowman! Bayley and Sasha Banks vs. Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships!

Daniel Bryan beats Sheamus to advance to the finals of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament after Jeff Hardy shows up out of nowhere, distracting Sheamus and allowing Daniel Bryan to hit the running knee for the win.

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