Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 19, 2020

Renee Young introduces "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for a championship celebration to start tonight's show. Styles says he is "an accolade machine" and that SmackDown is the house that he built, which is why he invited the locker room to ringside to tell them that ringside is as close as they will get to the Intercontinental Championship. He says that the Intercontinental Championship is vindication of everything that he has said and that the title is for those who want to work towards their success, then says there is one person qualified to award him the title: Daniel Bryan. Styles asks Daniel Bryan to get in the ring and award him the belt. Daniel gets in the ring and is initially reluctant to do so, but does it. Styles then demands Daniel congratulate him like a man, which he does. Daniel admits that they may disagree with a lot of things, but he respects Styles' ability in the ring and says he has the potential to be the greatest Intercontinental Champion if he shows up every week as a fighting champion. Styles says he is sorry he allowed Daniel to say anything and tells him to shut up, as they do not share the same vision and only people on his level get a shot at the title. He then says that Daniel is at the back of the list. Daniel then says he is okay with that, and that since Styles is about earning things, then he should defend the title against Drew Gulak, who beat him two weeks ago. Styles declines, saying his opponent must be #1 contender. Suddenly, Matt Riddle - fresh out of NXT - shows up, and Styles sees him as another person looking for a handout. Riddle tells Styles that he is "the bro who's gonna run the show," then Styles punches Riddle. Riddle soon fights back and sends Styles out of the ring, and an angry Styles demands a referee show up, starting a match.

Before the next match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles declares that his match against Matt Riddle will not be for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Matt Riddle beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles after grabbing Styles out of the Phenomenal Forearm and hitting the Bro Derek in a match that sees Riddle have a verbal altercation with King Corbin and Styles shove Daniel Bryan at ringside.

Backstage, Renee Young interviews Jeff Hardy, who says it has been a roller coaster for him for the last two months and that he has been trying to turn his life around and do what is best for him and his family. He feels that as soon as he is about to turn a corner, he has to put out a fire only to have to put out another, and that Sheamus is a constant reminder of what he does not like about himself. He feels that while winning would have confirmed that he is turning things around, his loss to Sheamus makes him doubt himself, and he has to catch himself before negative thinking takes over. Jeff understands that he is an adrenaline junkie and an alcoholic, and says that Sheamus is just an obstacle on his path to redemption. Jeff also says he is not done yet.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Shorty G. As she does, Mojo Rawley shows up and mocks Shorty G behind his back. After Shorty G says he has eyes in the back of his head, he punches Mojo in the face.

Shorty G beats Mojo Rawley with an inside cradle.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's special guest is Mandy Rose. Miz admits he lost focus at Backlash, and John Morrison says it all happened because the rules were changed and that they were planning on being co-Universal Champions. They also mention that they were both looking over their shoulder for Otis, and Morrison says that if it were not for Otis, one of them would be champion right now. Miz then introduces Mandy Rose, who shows up. Mandy says that she and Sonya Deville were best friends for five years, but as soon as Miz and Morrison say that Mandy was a terrible friend, Mandy prepares to leave. Miz and Morrison then stop her and introduce Sonya. Mandy, having none of this, says that Sonya was the one who tried to sabotage her career and that she is done with her. Sonya says she wishes she could be done, but she watches Mandy get the spotlight and question what Mandy did to get it. Sonya then says that Mandy has not done anything with any opportunities given to her, then Mandy asks what Sonya wants, as Sonya can try to hurt her, but she has people who are by her side and that Otis has been loyal to her. Mandy then says that despite being a fighter, Sonya is alone, and asks how long she will hold on to petty resentments. Sonya says she is just confused as to what to do to get "The Mandy Rose treatment," and the only difference is Mandy's appearance. Sonya says that she is done and that she will tear her apart until her insides are just as hideous as her outer appearance. This starts a brawl, and Sonya gets out of the ring thanks to Miz and Morrison. Mandy then slaps Miz in the face and heads to the back.

Bayley and Sasha Banks guest on commentary for the next match.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik). After the match, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura show up and attack The New Day. After the attack, Cesaro says he and Shinsuke Nakamura are tired of being overlooked.

Backstage, Alexa Bliss, Nikki, Lacey Evans, Tamina and Dana Brooke talks about Bayley and Sasha Banks. As Dana says that they all deserve a shot at Bayley, everyone wonders where Nikki Cross is.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Sheamus. Sheamus says he has realized that things have become serious between him and Jeff Hardy, then takes pride in being a bully and says that Jeff deserves to be bullied because he is weak and pathetic. He only regrets crushing his voice box so he would not have to hear him, and says that deep down, Jeff does not believe he is turning his life around and that he will raise Jeff up himself with a toast to Jeff Hardy next week.

Nikki Cross attacks Bayley and Sasha Banks at ringside. Alexa Bliss runs to ringside to hold Alexa Bliss back, then Nikki gets in the ring and demands a fight with Sasha Banks. Bayley accepts on Sasha's behalf.

Sasha Banks beats Nikki Cross following the double knees into a pinfall attempt.

WWE puts a spotlight on Titus O'Neil's community outreach as it is announced that O'Neil is a finalist for the 2020 ESPN Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award.

Next week: Drew Gulak vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the WWE Intercontinental Championship! Sheamus presents a toast to Jeff Hardy!

It's time for Firefly Fun House. Bray talks about the things that he has done in the last few months - including learning to reanimate the dead and infiltrating a Reptilian stronghold - then Ramblin' Rabbit butts in and mentions Wyatt's loss to Braun Strowman. Bray admits that he lost to Strowman and that he went about everything the wrong way. As he explains himself, Strowman's entrance theme interrupts him. Strowman tells Bray he had his opportunity and failed, and that there are no more games and that their story is over. Bray laughs, and warns him that their story is just getting started. After some Wyatt Family imagery, we see the pre-Firefly Fun House Bray Wyatt, who says that in order to move forward, they must step back to where it all began. Bray says he created Strowman and that it is his duty to destroy him. He says that Strowman knows where to find him, and that all he has to do is follow the buzzards.

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