Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 28, 2023

Jey Uso - announced as "Main Event" Jey Uso - is in the ring to start tonight's show, but it is not long before The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa) shows up. Roman says people like The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) because of him, then says that when he is scheduled to appear, that means that he runs the show, and that Jey is "the right-hand man" and called the main event because he made him that. He then accuses Jey of trying to be him and open up his show, but Jey says he wanted nothing from Jey and just wanted to watch his back and support him like family does because he believed in him and his ability to lead the family and the company. He then says that Roman broke the family and The Bloodline and that he has to do what he has to do, but Roman says Jey caused all of that through his jealousy and only became the right-hand man because Jimmy was hurt. He also says that if Jimmy had been hurt, he would have not had that chance, then accuses Jey of screwing his twin brother and claiming Solo respects him more than Jey before stating that when Jey loses, he is done. Roman then decides to predict what would happen if Jey were to beat him and take everything from him, and says that even if Jey has everything, he will still be himself while Jey will still have nothing. Roman then says that Jey cannot beat him and wants to know what is going through Jey's mind that is making him think he can beat him. Jey says it is because he has already beaten Roman and has already been the only one to do it, and at SummerSlam, he will beat him again.

Backstage, Jey Uso is met by Grayson Waller, who wants to give him "The Grayson Waller rub" by having him as a guest on "The Grayson Waller Effect" as "Lil' Jey." Jey laughs along with Waller before smacking him in the face.

Santos Escobar beats Rey Mysterio by referee stoppage after Rey Mysterio is injured during the match and can no longer compete, winning the United States Championship Invitational and earning a shot at the WWE United States Championship. Austin Theory is seen watching from the skybox during the match.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bianca Belair, who says she is ready for a Triple Threat Match when Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green show up and mention the lack of attention they have gotten as new Women's Tag Team Champions. As Sonya and Chelsea mock both Bianca as well as Charlotte Flair, Bianca threatens to beat them both up, then Charlotte shows up and proposes a tag team match. Bianca is not interested, but Charlotte decides to meet with WWE official Adam Pearce, much to Bianca's chagrin.

Hit Row (B-Fab, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla) is in the ring, but LA Knight shows up and says that he did not know "Uncle Phil" was a rapper and that "a lotta lotta" are better than Top Dolla before declaring that B-Fab has a thing for her and that Ashante "Thee" Adonis will be the next to be dropped on his head.

LA Knight beats Ashante "Thee" Adonis.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce meets with Jey Uso, who tells him that Grayson Waller has been beating down his door wanting a match. Jey Uso says he has no problem shutting Grayson Waller's mouth again.

Backstage, Bobby Lashley speaks with The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). He says that they are stars and that they should dress like - and be treated like - stars, then provides them with a brand new wardrobe.

Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair beat Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green despite not exactly getting along, with Charlotte hitting the big boot as Bianca goes for the K.O.D. for the win.

Backstage, Bayley is laughing at Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair not getting along when Iyo Sky wants to know why she left her alone last week. When Bayley looks in her bag, she finds a message from Shotzi saying she will see her soon. Asuka then shows up and mentions her match at SummerSlam, and tells Iyo that if she thinks about cashing in, she will make her regret it. Iyo tells Asuka she respects her, but regardless of who wins, she will leave as champion.

The SummerSlam Battle Royal is official for SummerSlam.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce is on the phone when he is met by LA Knight, who is not happy with not wrestling for the United States Championship and wanting to be in the SummerSlam Battle Royal. The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) show up, and Sheamus wants to be in it, too. Pearce puts them in the battle royal as well as in a match for next week.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Grayson Waller, who says he did nothing to deserve the cheap shot that he got from Jey Uso and that Jey Uso will pay, for he is too stressed out with Roman Reigns and he is not ready for "The Grayson Waller Effect."

Before the next match, Karl Anderson tells the rest of The O.C. that it is personal between himself and Karrion Kross and that he must handle him on his own.

Karrion Kross beats Karl Anderson. After the match, Kross puts Anderson in the Kross Jacket before "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and "Michin" Mia Yim charge the ring.

Jey Uso beats Grayson Waller. During the match, The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa) show up to watch the match from ringside. After the match, Jey Uso is attacked from behind by Solo Sikoa, but Jey hits him with a superkick. Roman Reigns gets in the ring, but Jey hits him with a Spear. He goes for the top rope splash, but Solo shoves Jey off the top turnbuckle and hits Jey with the Spinning Solo. Solo then picks Jey Uso up for a Samoan Spike/Spear combo with Roman. Roman then commands Solo to pick Jey up again for another Samoan Spike/Spear combo to end the show.

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

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Austin Theory! Bianca Belair! LA Knight!