Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 28, 2021

Backstage, Jimmy Uso is ready for his tag team match when Roman Reigns shows up with Paul Heyman. Roman asks them if they are ready. Jimmy says he has been ready, but Roman asks what the gameplan is. Jimmy says the gameplan is to win. Roman tells Jimmy he is happy for him, and wishes him good luck. Jimmy leaves, then Roman tells Jey "You're going to need it." Jey tells Roman that he is with him when Roman asks if Jimmy speaks for him now, and Roman tells Jey he should tell Jimmy.

Before the next match, Montez Ford says he has had some pep in his step, for tonight is the clash of the titans when he and Angelo Dawkins go against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Montez admits they had a little fun at their expense last week, but when they heard that The Usos were challenging them, they felt flattered to be chosen, as they have been big fans. After Montez recalls The Usos of old, he says that they will be facing a different Usos, as Jimmy is back from injury after a year while Roman Reigns lives in Jey's head rent-free. Angelo then says Roman will do the same to Jimmy, too. The Usos show up, and Jimmy says it does not matter how long he has been on the shelf, as The Usos are back, and Jey promises to drop Montez where he stands if he mentions Roman again. He then says that the dream match will soon become a nightmare and that they will be one step closer to becoming seven-time tag team champions. Angelo Dawkins says that they are not stepping stones and that he and Montez run the tag team division, and Jey says that if they want the smoke, "it's lit now."

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. Robert Roode admits their strategy at WrestleMania Backlash was a little flawed, but tonight will be different. Dolph Ziggler says that Rey Mysterio had the ferocity of three men that night, then says that they are a couple of "dirty dawgs" who do what they want and that they will take back the SmackDown tag team titles.

Natalya and Tamina beat The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan).

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) meet with WWE official Adam Pearce, and Jimmy wants a match with the SmackDown tag team champions next week. Pearce says he will make it official.

Before the next match, Kayla Braxton interviews Carmella. She says that Bianca Belair's career might read like a fairy tale right now, but she is about to end her happily ever after right now.

Bayley guests on commentary for the next match.

Bianca Belair beats Carmella. After the match, Bayley points and laughs at Bianca Belair.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Rey and Dominik both say that when one hurts, so does the other, but when they won the SmackDown tag titles, it was euphoria, and that nobody compares to them.

Seth Rollins heads to the ring and says he is here to fight, then calls Cesaro out so they can finish things. When Cesaro does not show, Seth Rollins laughs and says Cesaro is not here to ruin his birthday. After a video package of what Seth Rollins did to Cesaro last week, Seth Rollins then discloses some audio from Cesaro's hospital room, but it turns out to be a joke. Rollins then calls what happened to Cesaro "unfortunate" and pushed him to a point that his anger overcame him and he blacked out, then says that Cesaro should take part of the blame He says that the fans brainwashed Cesaro into thinking he could disrespect him and look right through him and that he deserved opportunities he did not earn, and if Cesaro never sets foot in the ring ever again, it is because of the fans.before saying he is a man of accountability before blaming the fans. He says that his hands are clean while Cesaro's are dirty, then wishes himself a happy birthday.

Kevin Owens beats Apollo Crews by disqualification after Commander Azeez hits Owens with the Nigerian Nail on the outside.

Backstage, Jey Uso meets with Roman Reigns about next week's match. Roman wants to know "What happened to we?" and says that he has only wanted the best for him while showing disappointment in Jey being part of the opening match. Roman tells Jey he does not want him to go back to a place where people can't tell him apart from Jimmy. Jey says he never thought about it like that, and Roman reminds Jey that Jimmy Uso hasn't.

Rick Boogs plays Shinsuke Nakamura to the ring.

Shinsuke Nakamura beats Chad Gable. During the match, King Corbin shows up and steals his crown back from Shinsuke Nakamura just before Nakamura hits the Kinshasa for the win. During the match, King Corbin shows up and steals his crown back from Shinsuke Nakamura just before Nakamura hits the Kinshasa for the win.

Backstage in the trainer's room, Owens tells WWE official Adam Pearce to give him another match with Apollo Crews. Pearce tells Owens he is "a tough son of a bitch," and tells him he has his match for the Intercontinental title next week and that Commander Azeez is banned from ringside.

Backstage, it is revealed that Rey Mysterio has been attacked.

Before the next match, Dolph Ziggler says he and Robert Roode had nothing to do with the backstage attack on Rey Mysterio. Roode says that they want a fair fight, then says that if Rey can't show up, it is a forfeit and they win the tag team titles. Ziggler and Roode say that there is no way that Dominik Mysterio will show up, but Dominik Mysterio tells officials that Rey Mysterio stepped up for him last week and that he will do it now. He then heads to the ring.

Dominik Mysterio retains the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode following the distraction from a returning Rey Mysterio. After the match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up and have a staredown with Rey and Dominik while Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman watch from backstage.

Talking Smack: Paul Heyman addresses tonight's main event.

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