Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 24, 2020

We hear from Jeff Hardy, who admits he is an alcoholic and says that he will face Sheamus in a bar, which is a whole new enemy for him. He says he will beat "the holy hell" out of Sheamus. Sheamus says that when he is done with Jeff Hardy, he will be in a familiar place when he Brogue Kicks him and that the only thing that will make him feel better is drowning his sorrows in alcohol. We then hear from JBL, who says he will save his prediction for the match for later, then we see Sheamus' barkeep in the Irish Shannon pub polishing a glass.

Bayley and Sasha Banks show up. Sasha says that greatness is defined by quality or the state of being great, but Bayley says this is the old definition and that the new definition is themselves. Sasha says they set out to get out all the gold and got it, and they not only talk the talk, they walk the walk. She says that the Women's Revolution officially begins and ends with them, and that their era has officially begun. Sasha tells all the children looking up to them that if they follow their dreams, their dreams will come true, but Bayley says that they will never be as great as them. Suddenly, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross show up. Nikki calls them out for their recent actions, and says that all she has for her efforts is cracked ribs. She then demands Bayley and a shot at the SmackDown Women's Championship right now. Bayley says she won at Extreme Rules fair and square, but SmackDown is the land of opportunity and she is a role model. Bayley says Nikki will get her shot if she can beat a worthy adversary in Alexa Bliss, and the winner can face her next week. Nikki shoves Alexa to the stage as she says they have to do this, then charges into the ring.

Nikki Cross beats Alexa Bliss with an inside cradle after missing a top rope cross body and aggravating her cracked ribs.

Backstage, Alexa Bliss admits to Nikki Cross that she got one over on her before hading her a bottled water, then tells Nikki that she earned her opportunity and that she is proud of her, then says it is time to focus on beating Bayley for her title.

It's time for Firefly Fun House. We see footage of last Sunday's Wyatt Swamp Fight, then we see Bray Wyatt with his lantern saying that a family reunion warms his soul and that Braun Strowman came back home. He says that the swamp is "100% certified organic" regarding Strowman being stuck in the swamp, then hears voices from the lantern before saying his work is done and that he "can't let [him] out again." He then says "You've had your chance...it's his turn now...he...has been unleashed."

Matt Riddle beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. After the match, Riddle calls out King Corbin, and Corbin shows up. Corbin tells Riddle that if he wants the audience of a king, he must put in a request, but he will deny that request because he is not ready and does not belong on SmackDown, then says his "new car smell" will fade. Corbin tells Riddle to go back to NXT and consider going to 205 Live, then puts out a king's ransom for anybody who can prove Riddle does not belong in his kingdom. Riddle says he is not some helpless subject in Corbin's made-up kingdom, then says Corbin is the next guest on "The Bro Show." Suddenly, Nese gets up and tries to attack Riddle from behind, but Riddle kicks Nese in the head.

Backstage, The Miz and John Morrison try to up their social media game.

We hear from JBL, who tells Jeff Hardy and Sheamus to get ready for their bar fight, as it is about will and not talent and that anything can happen. JBL then predicts that Jeff Hardy will "toast all his demons goodbye."

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Naomi. Miz addresses the #NaomiDeservesBetter hashtag, and Naomi says it is not always easy to come out to the ring with a smile on her face, but she says that her fans are her motivation. When Miz says that Naomi trends on Twitter for losing rather than for winning like him and Morrison or Lacey Evans, with Morrison saying it makes him sick. Naomi then ends up grilling Miz and Morrison for passing judgment on her and her fans when she performs consistently and her fans continue to have her back and want more for her. Morrison apologizes, then says it is about to get worse, and Miz brings out Lacey Evans. Lacey Evans asks Miz and Morrison if they got their ass kicked so badly it became a pity hashtag, then says Naomi has nothing to show for her decade in WWE and is washed up as ever as she puts on her lipstick. Naomi shoves Lacey, smearing her lipstick on her face and teeth, then gets a few forearms in before Lacey retreats.

Backstage, Big E waits at the trainer's room when Kofi Kingston comes out of the room. Kofi says he will be out for six weeks or more, and Big E promises they will get the titles back. Kofi tells Big E it is his time. After Kofi commends Big E for his selflessness for the group, he tells Big E that now is his time and that it is time for him to show what he can do. Kofi tells Big E that he also has his and Xavier Woods' blessing to get some singles success.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles guests on commentary for the next match.

Gran Metalik beats Shorty G, Drew Gulak and Lince Dorado in a Fatal 4-Way to face "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Styles gets in the ring and pretends to try to shake Metalik's hand before slapping him in the face. Metalik slaps Styles back before hitting him with a Tornado DDT.

We see a video package of Otis' relationship with Mandy Rose. It is announced that Otis and Mandy Rose's love story will continue next week.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura. Nakamura says that Kofi Kingston went "splat" after going through two tables, and Cesaro says he regrets not putting Big E through a table. Nakamura says Big E would have made a bigger splat, then Cesaro says now is their time, not Big E's. Nakamura says that he and Cesaro will make all the teams on SmackDown "go splat."

Next week: Gran Metalik vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the WWE Intercontinental Championship! Naomi vs. Lacey Evans! Nikki Cross vs. Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship!

Jeff Hardy beats Sheamus in a Bar Fight.

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