Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 13, 2022

RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Orton says that he and Riddle are tired of the chase and that they are convinced The Usos aren't allowed to make decision for themselves, as Roman Reigns is making the decision for them. Riddle says they almost won at WrestleMania Backlash until Roman hit him with a Spear, then says that he cannot help but notice that whenever The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) cannot take care of business, Roman has to take care of it for them. Orton notes that he and Riddle are both sick and tired of this before mentioning that they want to be undisputed world tag team champions in WWE and calling Roman Reigns out to the ring. Inside of getting Roman, however, he gets Sami Zayn, who says that Roman will not come at the snap of someone's fingers and says that as locker room leader, nobody wants this tag title unification match, including RK-Bro, because RK-Bro knows they will lose. Sami then suggests that RKO go back to Raw and never return, but Orton calls Sami "Roman Reigns' errand boy" and Riddle just calls him "Rusty." This leads to a "Rusty" chant. Sami then tells to think about how they talk about Roman and The Usos, because the last person to talk ill of them was handled personally by him. Orton then calls Sami "Roman's shot caller," then proposes that Sami and Riddle have a match. Orton also throws in the stipulation that if Riddle wins, RK-Bro will get their match with The Usos. Sami gives in and accepts the challenge, but not for tonight, as he has to run things up the flagpole. As Sami slowly walks up the ramp, WWE official Adam Pearce shows up and makes the match official for right now.

Matt Riddle beats Sami Zayn to get RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) their tag team title unification match against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

Backstage, Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) have watched the previous match. Roman asks why RK-Bro why there are here tonight, as does The Usos, who say that RK-Bro have disrespected them. Jimmy Uso says that tonight, everyone will acknowledge Roman Reigns.

Backstage, Sami Zayn is met by Shinsuke Nakamura, who says that while Roman Reigns is the head of the table, Sami Zayn is the table's ass.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey heads to the ring. She gives Charlotte Flair credit where credit is true for being a tough competitor at WrestleMania Backlash, then says she wants to be a fighting champion and proves it with an open challenge for the SmackDown Women's Championship right now. The challenge is answered by Raquel Rodriguez, who says that while she is new to SmackDown, she wants to make her name known. She also says it will be an honor to step in the ring with Ronda, but tonight, she will be the one making history.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Raquel Gonzalez with a roll-up. Both women shake hands after the match.

Backstage, Shotzi complains to WWE official about Raquel Rodriguez shoving her out of the way as she was about to answer "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey's open challenging when Aliyah shows up and calls Shotzi out on locking her in the locker room as Shotzi demands a title shot..

Kayla Braxton interviews Madcap Moss in the ring. Madcap Moss admits that Happy Corbin is tough, powerful and annoying, and says he would have tapped out from boredom if Corbin talked about how expensive his watch was, but he looked past all that and beat "the big bald wolf." He says that his WWE career is just beginning and wants to do a lot. As he talks about what he wants to do, he is attacked from behind with a chair by Corbin. Corbin then puts the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy in the ring before attacking Madcap Moss again before wrapping a chair around Moss' neck and slamming the trophy on the chair, potentially injuring Moss' neck. Medical assistance has to be called for Moss, who is fitted with a neck brace and placed on a stretcher.

Backstage, Happy Corbin mocks Madcap Moss for being taken to "The Moss-Pital" as Moss is being helped into an ambulance.

Sasha Banks and Naomi retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

Backstage, Drew Gulak talks to Ricochet about the last few weeks and asks for advice. Ricochet tells him not to give up and to take control. Gulak says he will put Gunther in his place the next time he sees him. The next time he sees him is when he walks away from Ricochet, and after Ludwig Kaiser asks Gulak what he wants to do to Gunther, Gunther tears Gulak's shirt and hits Gulak with a powerful chop.

Butch beats Kofi Kingston after Ridge Holland distracts Kofi while Sheamus punches out Xavier Woods on the outside. After the match, Pete Dunne walks through the crowd at first, then, much to the consternation of Sheamus and Ridge Holland, then makes his way back to the stage.

Backstage, Sami Zayn talks with Paul Heyman. Sami says he may have overstepped his bounds when he took on Matt Riddle, and that RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) is disrespecting everyone on SmackDown, as he tells Heyman that he wants his respect back while smoothing things over. Heyman tells Sami that Roman Reigns appreciates him before walking back into Roman's dressing room.

Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring. Roman says that he usually beats someone on Sunday and says what is next on Friday, and while he and The Usos beat RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) and Drew McIntyre on Sunday, there is nobody left and they have smashed everyone. Roman says that while he is untouchable, The Usos might have someone next, then asks what The Usos will do about it. Suddenly, RK-Bro show up, then Randy Orton tells Roman that John Cena is ten times the Superstar that Roman will ever be. Riddle then says that the tag team title unification match must happen, and Orton makes it clear that they want the match. Jimmy accepts, and Jey says it will be for next week. Jimmy then says that they will be the ones winning and that Roman will not be the only person with two titles. Riddle knees Roman in the face, then he and Orton run away.