Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 18, 2021

Rey Mysterio heads to the ring to start tonight's show. The show is surrounded by the Cell. Rey says that any parent watching knows what he feels right now: the feeling of pain, hurt and sadness. He says that he has told his son Dominik Mysterio the risks of getting in the ring, but he knew the risks and is able to walk. He says that Roman Reigns picked up his son and tossed him like a bag of bricks all the way down to the floor, and that he will never forget the sound and the look in Dominik's eyes as he suffered in pain. He also says that he will never forget the man who did this to him - Roman Reigns - and that he wants his revenge in Hell In A Cell tonight. Rey says he knows that Roman accepted his challenge last night on Twitter, then says he wants to hear it from Roman in person and says "Get out here, you son of a bitch!" Suddenly, the Cell lowers around Rey, then Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman show up. Roman says they do not have to do this, that he does not want to hurt Rey and that this is not his fault, and also says that Rey does not want to be in the Cell with him, saying that what he did to Dominik will be "PG" compared to what he will do to Rey. When Roman asks if he still wants to do this, Rey responds by saying "I've never been more ready in my life." Roman says he tried to be diplomatic, but now they will do things his way.

We see a video package for Commander Azeez, who will have his debut match tonight.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Big E and Kevin Owens. Owens admits that Commander Azeez is big and dangerous, but he is not worried because he could not have a better partner than Big E. Big E admits he still remembers Kevin Owens turning on The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), but he says that tonight, Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez will feel their power.

Sami Zayn guests on commentary for the next match.

Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez beat Big E and Kevin Owens after Sami Zayn tries to cheap shot Kevin Owens on the outside. After the match, Azeez hits Owens with a second Nigerian Nail. Backstage, Sami Zayn calls the visual of Kevin Owens choking in the ring "the face of karmic justice" and says he could do this forever.

Backstage, WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville are met by a coughing Kevin Owens, who wants Sami Zayn in a match. He gets the match on Sunday.

Shinsuke Nakamura beats King Corbin in the Battle of the Crown to become the one true king of WWE.

Bianca Belair heads to the ring. Bianca says that Bayley kissed her segment goodbye last week and says that she will kiss her championship hopes goodbye on Sunday. She then says that this is Bayley's cue, but Bayley doesn't show up. She says that Bayley's games almost worked, as it made her second-guess herself and brought her back to being made fun of as a girl when she was some much more that what people thought, but she says she defines herself and is unapologetically herself. Bianca says that Bayley will physically and mentally give her everything she's got, then tells Bayley that on Sunday, she does not just want her in the ring, she wants her inside Hell In A Cell, and that Bayley won't be laughing when she drags her around the Cell. She also says that Bayley will be begging her to stop and that she will remain WWE SmackDown Women's Champion. She says that people ignore you, then laugh at you, then fight you and then you win. Bayley gets in the ring and tries to punch Bianca in the face, but Bianca blocks it and starts a brawl. Bayley turns the tables by grabbing Bianca's hair and pulling her into the barricade before hitting her in the ring with the Rose Plant. Bayley then stands on Bianca's hair while holding up the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship while her visage fills the Thunderdome.

Backstage, Roman Reigns is met by Jimmy Uso. Jimmy says he thought about what Roman said about representing the family and being the best. He says that he might not agree with everything Roman says, but admits Roman is right and says they are family. He says that he has not heard from Jey Uso in the last week, then tells Roman that if he needs his help, he is there. Roman says he does not need it and tells him that they both need Jey, as they are at their best when they are together.

Angelo Dawkins vs. Otis ends before it can begin when Dawkins chases after Gable only to be laid out by Otis. Gable and Otis then lay out Dawkins both in and out of the ring.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Cesaro. Cesaro says Seth Rollins has not gone far enough despite what he has done to him, then says WWE is his life, that he loves what he does and has worked hard for his opportunities that Seth has tried to take from him. Rollins shows up, and Cesaro is about to confront him when Rollins says he is here for a conversation, not a fight. He then takes over for Kayla Braxton on the interview and tells Cesaro that he disgusts him. Rollins says that everything Cesaro does and stands for is a disgrace, and that he does not even deserve a single ounce of respect. He then says that on Sunday, he will show him and everyone like him what he does deserve when he puts him in his place. Cesaro says he did not think Rollins had it in him to face him like a man, and says that he respects what he says and who he is as a competitor, and that he will see him on Sunday. He then nearly pushes Rollins out of his seat, much to Rollins' irritation.

Bayley vs. Bianca Belair in a Hell In A Cell Match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship is official for Hell In A Cell, as is Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn.

Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against Rey Mysterio in a Hell In A Cell Match with a modified guillotine choke after powerbomb Rey into the Cell wall. After the match, Jimmy Uso shows up and celebrates with Roman and Paul Heyman, then Roman notices Rey Mysterio get up and puts him in the modified guillotine choke again.

Talking Smack: Sami Zayn promises to deliver karmic justice to Kevin Owens.

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