Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 4, 2023

In memory of "Exotic" Adrian Street, 1940 - 2023.

Before the next match, LA Knight says he sees a 25-man battle royal at SummerSlam and all the possible opponents in it, then makes fun of The Miz and Sheamus before stating that Sheamus can add one more accomplishment to his list by being beaten by LA Knight.

LA Knight beats Sheamus. During the match, Santos Escobar, The Miz, Grayson Waller, Karrion Kross, Scarlett, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, and "Michin" Mia Yim show up to watch from ringside. Later on, Austin Theory shows up and starts a brawl, and as Miz hits the Ten Beats of the Bodhrain on The Miz, LA Knight nealy wins on a schoolkid pin. Sheamus goes for a Brogue Kick but hits The Miz instead, and LA Knight hits the Blunt Force Trauma for the win. After the match, LA Knight has to fight his way out of the ring.

Backstage, The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) and The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, "Michin" Mia Yim) argue, and WWE official Adam Pearce tells them to take care of things in the ring. Sheamus and Styles then have a staredown.

The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) vs. The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) ends with The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) showing up in suits and decimating both teams. Afterwards, Bobby Lashley congratulates both of them before standing with them on stage.

We see footage of Charlotte Flair on a yacht as she talks about her WWE Women's Championship match tomorrow night, how she is undefeated at SummerSlam, and how she will become a 15-time world champion.

Paul Heyman is in the ring. He says that what is going on right now is not what Roman Reigns wanted, and if one wants to place blame on what happened to Jimmy Uso, who will most likely not be seen again, one must blame Jey Uso. Heyman then says that what happens to Jey Uso tomorrow tonight will be Roman's fault, and that there will be no remorse, no regret and no plea for forgiveness, remorse or absolution, as Roman is entering a match called "Tribal Combat." We then see a video package about "Tribal Combat" narrated by Paul Heyman and featuring other members of the Anoa'i family, then Heyman says Roman has been champion and tribal chief for over three years and that Jey will not change that. Before Heyman can say much else, however, Jey Uso shows up and says that tomorrow night, tribal combat is happening, and that he will bringing everything with tomorrow when he becomes the new tribal chief and the new Undisputed Champion. Solo Sikoa then shows up, and Heyman tells Jey that he screwed up before Jey says that while he can forgive Solo, as he is just following orders just like he did. Heyman speaks, but Solo stops him, and when Heyman tries to have a word with him, Solo tells him to get out only to get superkicked.

It is announced that Rey Mysterio suffered severe whiplash in his match last night and that he is currently recuperating.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Austin Theory, who says that he hopes Rey Mysterio is watching, for when he retains against Santos Escobar, he will dedicate the victory to Rey. He then says that tonight, he will crush Cameron Grimes' dreams when he experiences him live.

Austin Theory beats Cameron Grimes after leaping onto the top rope to trip Grimes down so he can hit A-Town Down for the win. Santos Escobar shows up at the start of the match but is stopped by officials, and Cameron Grimes goes for a quick win with the Cave-In only for Theory to put one of his feet on the ropes. After the match, Santos Escobar gets back in the ring and hits Austin Theory with the Phantom Driver.

We hear from Asuka, who says that she has beaten Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair before as she trains and that she will beat them again because she has a plan.

It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guests are Damage CTRL (Bayley and Iyo Sky). Bayley says nobody is going to find out when Iyo Sky is going to cash in and that Iyo Sky is focused on her match. When Shotzi's voice is suddenly heard, Grayson Waller admits this is a prank. Bayley tells Grayson not to do this again, and as Bayley says that Shotzi has not shown her face since she and Iyo Sky beat her up, Shotzi shows up in her tank, but Shotzi is nowhere to be found. Shotzi then shows up behind Bayley and attacks her, then pulls out an electric razor and chases after Bayley in an attempt to cut her hair. Zelina Vega then reveals that she was the one in the tank all along before the next match.

Zelina Vega beats Iyo Sky after Shotzi and Bayley's brawl makes its way back, this time on the stage, distracting Iyo so that Zelina can hit the Code Red for the win.

We hear from Bianca Belair, who says that she is untouchable and has knocked down every obstacle in front of her until Asuka won the way that she did. As she trains, she says that she has no problem facing Asuka and Charlotte Flair at the same time and that she will prove why she is "the EST of the WWE" when she becomes champion.

Jey Uso beats Solo Sikoa with the Spear followed by the Uso Splash. After the match, Solo attacks Jey again, and when Solo goes for a chair, Jey blocks it and uses it against him.

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

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Santos Escobar! "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Cameron Grimes! Iyo Sky!