Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 1, 2026

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody mentions that earlier tonight, he met with WWE medical staff as well as General Manager Nick Aldis, and now, he is medically cleared for action. He then states that this begets the question of what is next for him, and all of a sudden, Ricky Saints, fresh out of NXT, shows up and heads to the ring. Saints introduces himself as the hottest new star on SmackDown, then mentions his history with Cody, stating that the change Cody feels in the air is a revolution and that the revolution is him as he welcomes everyone to "Friday Night Saints." Cody asks Saints what the difference is between now and the last time he stepped up to him, and Saints says it is Cody himself, saying his three world title reigns have aged him thirty years. He also says that he has been an NXT Champion since then and while he has cheered him on in the background at the detriment of his career, he will be the one to relieve him of his duties. Cody says he is game for action and that Saints also looks game for action, then proposes that they have a match and shakes hands on it. Saints is about to leave, but Saints says he is not here to make a statement, but to change who the show is about. Cody reminds Saints that he is easy to find and hard to beat.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Rhea Ripley soon shows up and says she tried to take on Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) alone last week and got ambushed, and she is willing to put differences aside if Charlotte is willing to. Charlotte says they have teamed before but they will not team again, but Rhea says there is three of Fatal Influence and only two of them. Charlotte says all she needs is Alexa, and three is a crowd, then Charlotte and Alexa head to the ring.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. Ricky Saints is official for later tonight.

Before the next match, Jacy Jayne says that last week was a small taste of what Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) is bringing to SmackDown, and someone just could not get enough. She then says she thrives off that, because if there is anything Fatal Influence loves to do, it is embarrassing a legend. Jacy proclaims that Fatal Influence will take out everyone's legends one at a time, and that there is nobody better to start with than Charlotte Flair.

Jacy Jayne beats Charlotte Flair after hitting the Rolling Encore on Charlotte after Charlotte boots Lainey Reid off the apron in response to Lainey clobbering Alexa Bliss for Alexa clobbering Fallon Henley for pulling Charlotte out of the Figure Eight. After the match, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) attacks Charlotte, and when Alexa comes to the rescue, they attack her, too. The fans chant for Rhea Ripley, who soon shows up and cleans house. Jacy slips out of the Riptide and nearly shoves Rhea into Charlotte as she escapes. Rhea and Charlotte shake hands.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Brie Bella and Paige. Brie says they are impressed by Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid), but their actions will catch up to them. Paige agrees, saying they will deal with them when the time comes; for now, they are focused on beating The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) and staying champions. As for their match, Brie says that they are powerful former champions, but she and Paige have the experience to get the job done, as SmackDown is their house.

Backstage, Damian Priest meets with R-Truth speaking with Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom), who R-Truth thinks is Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano). Priest says Fraxiom is deserving of a tag team title shot and looks forward to defending the title. Axiom is taken aback, but Frazer is delighted and goes to talk to General Manager Nick Aldis regarding the match. Priest then finds out that R-Truth was talking about taxes with Fraxiom, much to Priest's genuine confusion.

Backstage, The Miz and Kit Wilson try to trap Danhausen with a briefcase full of "free human monies." Danhausen opens the briefcase, takes only some of the money, and walks away with $40,000. When Miz opens the briefcase, he and Wilson gets blasted with white dust.

Damian Priest and The Miz retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom). After the match, Talla Tonga and Solo Sikoa show up, and Talla Tonga lays waste to both teams at Solo's behest.

After the commercial break, Solo Sikoa and Talla Tonga are still in the ring. Solo says that Jacob Fatu made a big mistake last week. After a replay of what happened last week, Solo says that Jacob may have taken out his army, Jacob also took out his own family, brothers and blood, which Solo also claims as his. He says they are not here because of Jacob. Solo then says that when Jacob Fatu gets into the building, he is a dead man walking. All of a sudden, The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) show up and head to the ring. Jimmy says Solo may have an issue with Jacob Fatu, but so does Roman Reigns, and that Jacob made a mistake not by attacking Solo's army, but by putting his hands on Roman and put him in the Tongan Death Grip, which Talla's father used and is a sacred last effort. Jey tells Solo and Talla Tonga to hold their plans up until Roman Reigns is done with Jacob Fatu. As Solo says there is plenty of Jacob to go around, Jey says that they are telling them, not asking them. Solo laughs and says he does not have time for this, but when he tells Talla to go, he nods his head when he goes to the ropes. Talla then takes out The Usos in short order, and Solo tells The Usos to tell Roman that he is not his tribal chief and that they do not give a damn, and whether Roman likes it or not, Jacob Fatu is a dead man.

Backstage, Sami Zayn confronts "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for calling him "sarcastic" and "condescending" in response to him calling him "Golden Boy," saying it was a compliment and not an insult and addressing their history, saying they are "the last real good guys" and that they need to stick together. Cody says there is a lot in truth in that, but tells him that they are not the same.
The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) vs. The MFTs (Solo Sikoa and Talla Tonga) is official for later tonight.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Danhausen announces that another fan and not Stephen A. Smith paid him off with real human monies, and for that, the New York Knicks are no longer cursed and are still in the NBA playoffs. He also makes it clear that Stephen A. Smith is still cursed.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Ricky Saints. After the match, Cody Rhodes is suddenly choked out from behind by Gunther with a sleeper hold, and Gunther goes for a second sleeper hold as three referees try to pull Gunther off of Cody and succeed. Gunther then makes it clear he wants the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Danhausen heads to the ring. Danhausen says he has spent the money he found backstage on merchandise for the fans. As he tosses merchandise to the fans from out of a bag, The Miz shows up. The Miz says that horrible things have happened to him since Danhausen showed up, and that he has come to the realization that he is cursed. The fans chant "Yes, you are!" as The Miz reluctantly becomes Danhausen's mentor. As they shake hands, Kit Wilson shows up, saying that The Miz is mentoring him and that Miz is enabling him. Kit Wilson tells Miz to wake up, but Miz says that Danhausen has mastered, inspired and zoned in on what it takes to be a WWE Superstar, and asks Kit Wilson if he can say the same. He also says that Kit Wilson is not in the same league as him, and as Miz and Danhausen are about to shake hands, Kit Wilson begs for another chance. Kit Wilson says that Danhausen should not even be in the building and should be banned, and both men demand that Miz shake their hand. Miz ends up shaking hands with Danhausen and raising his hand. Miz then says there is only one thing left to do, and as Danhausen curses Kit Wilson, The Miz attacks Danhausen from behind, and Kit Wilson joins in. Miz hits Danhausen with the Skull Crushing Finale, and Kit Wilson hits a top rope elbow drop.

We see another vignette for Blake Monroe, who gets out of her bathtub and proclaims that nobody burns brighter than she does. Blake Monroe is coming soon to SmackDown.

Royce Keys beats Angel.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tiffany Stratton. She wants more challengers for the Women's United States Championship, and issues an open challenge for the title when Chelsea Green shows up and stands up out of her wheelchair. As Chelsea says she will be champion, Kiana James and Giulia show up, with Kiana wanting to secure Giulia's rematch. Tiffany says she has the whole locker room to consider, then makes Kiana her first defense and wants to see how Kiana does when she is not being held back.

WWE backstage staff are seen bringing Trick Williams' gingerbread man costume to the ring.

Backstage, Royce Keys is met by Joseph Fatu, who congratulates him on the match. Royce says he has known Jacob for about fifteen years and he is still the same guy who would run with him seven days a week, even back when they worked at the warehouse. Royce says that The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) are back in business and are ready to take everything, and tells Jacob Fatu to "werewolf his ass up" and prove that WWE did not make him soft, as people like them take everything. All of a sudden, Royce Keys is attacked by Talla Tonga, and Solo Sikoa shows up and attack Jacob Fatu when he tries to make the save.

Sami Zayn heads to the ring. Sami stands next to the the gingerbread man costume in the ring as he says that he really loves coming to Tulsa, Oklahoma, then talks about how the fans turned on Bob Dylan went electric and says that he can relate. He says he cannot figure out what caused the fans to turn on him, but he can deal with it, because he knows his ride-or-die fan club is in the house tonight and will continue to have his back. Sami says that while he can deal with some bad reactions, he cannot deal with disrespect, and calls Trick Williams "a shell of a man wearing a costume" and says it is easy to do what Trick does as he compares him to the gingerbread man costume. Sami says he can do what Trick does in his sleep and that what he really does is hard, as he leaves everything in the ring every day, month and year, and when he looks at the gingerbread man costume, he sees Trick Williams not taking him seriously. He also states that Trick Williams takes nothing seriously and takes that as disrespect, and is about to punch the gingerbread man costume in the middle of the ring. He then shakes the costume's hand before kicking the costume in the groin. Trick Williams then attacks and tears at the costume before pulling a gumdrop button off the costume. Trick Williams rushes in and fights Sami Zayn, and Sami Zayn flees through the crowd.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend). Nia says that they were not pinned to lose the women's tag team championships and that Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss were pinned instead, then Lash Legend says that they have something in store for Brie Bella and Paige. Nia says that "the math is mathing" with two teams in the ring and that they will end Brie Bella and Paige's reign and send them back on the couch with Nikki Bella.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Trick Williams, who says that Sami Zayn crossed a line by attacking both Lil Yachty and the gingerbread man, and that Sami is now messing with his money. Trick says he does not play with his money, then says that Sami has a big problem and that he is facing him at Backlash. Trick then finds out that the gingerbread man did not survive Sami's attack, and Trick says that he will whoop Sami.

Brie Bella and Paige retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) after Paige kicks Nia's legs out from under her during the A-Nia-Lator and Brie Bella pulls back on Nia's legs to pin Nia's shoulders to the mat, win and retain.

It is announced, as per Trick Williams, that The Gingerbread Man is dead. In Memoriam, Gingerbread Man, 2026 - 2026. Rest in Pieces.

Backstage, Sami Zayn is talking with General Manager Nick Aldis regarding the funeral of the Gingerbread Man next week, saying that it is proof that Trick Williams takes nothing serious. Sami wants his rematch with Trick Williams for the United States Championship at Backlash, and Aldis gives it to him. Sami leaves, then Danhausen shows up wanting a match with Kit Wilson and The Miz. Nick Aldis says he will get that match if he can find a tag team partner.

The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) vs. The MFTs (Solo Sikoa and Talla Tonga) ends with Jacob Fatu showing up and attacking Talla Tonga. After the match, Jacob Fatu smacks Talla Tonga with the ring steps, then confronts Solo Sikoa, who realizes too late from looking at Jacob's left hand that he is ready to hit someone with a Tongan Death Grip. Jacob briefly chokes out Solo, and when Talla grabs Jacob, he gets the Tongan Death Grip before Jacob Fatu puts Talla through the announce desk with a Samoan Drop. Jacob then confronts The Usos, then walks right through them to end the show. Afterwards, Jacob Fatu tells The Usos to tell Roman Reigns that he will dog walk him at Backlash.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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Speed Demon - Speed recap for April 17, 2024

Johnny Gargano beats Angel Garza to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament.

Next week: Ricochet vs. JD McDonagh!

FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT 🚨 #DIY's @JohnnyGargano takes on Legado Del Fantasma's @AngelGarzaWwe on #WWESpeed! Who ya got?! pic.twitter.com/lbPl6XOAen

— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2024

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for March 8, 2024

At the start of the show, it is revealed that The Rock, Roman Reigns and the team of "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes are all flanked by security.

Logan Paul heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Logan calls Dallas, Texas his "city of firsts," as it hosted his first WrestleMania, then says that he is a conqueror and that he joined WWE to take over, not take part. Logan also brags about how he has the bet rookie year ever and how everything he touches turns to gold and has broken every record since he debuted. He says that he is "the secret sauce" and that business has boomed in WWE, and that one could say that the WWE is in its prime. Logan then announces that he has put a decal of a bottle of a Cherry Freeze Prime on the center of the ring, and that he has partnered with WWE to become its very first center-ring sponsor for WrestleMania and beyond. He then introduces fellow Internet influencer KSI, then says a moment this big deserves a big photo. A photographer gets on the apron to take a picture of Logan and KSI, then Randy Orton's theme hits. Randy Orton sneaks up on Logan and KSI from out of nowhere. Logan Paul avoids an RKO and flees the ring, and KSI figures out what is happening and does not turn around, and he falls victim to Orton. Orton then takes the bottle of Prime that was in KSI's hand, drinks it, comments that it is very good, then pours it on KSI.

Triple H shows off the YouTube Red Diamond award for reaching 100 million subscribers on YouTube. It is one of only ten channels to ever reach that number.

Kevin Owens and Randy Orton beat Grayson Waller and Austin Theory following a Stunner to Grayson and a pop-up powerbomb lift into an RKO on Theory. After the match, Owens and Orton are attacked from behind by Logan Paul, who then pulls out brass knuckles. Orton soon takes them away after kicking him in the breadbasket as Logan goes for a punch, and Logan is forced to flee after ducking a punch and almost causing Orton to inadvertently punch Owens.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley. Bayley says she is hanging on by a thread and that she never thought Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane) would betray her, and now she is left wondering if their friendship was real. She also says Dakota Kai used their history against her when she was at her most vulnerable. She says that she has made a lot of enemies over the past few years, and while she did a lot of things to get attention and get to the top, she did a lot of things for Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai. She says that everything is now backfiring and she is all alone. Bayley says her title match with Iyo Sky has made her most focused and that Damage CTRL has made a big mistake, as she knows how to adapt. She says that she made Damage CTRL with all her heart, and she will do everything to break it.

Backstage, Naomi has watched Bayley's interview when Bianca Belair shows up. Bianca says that Bayley had it coming to her, but Naomi says she feels bad for Bayley, as she has been in Bayley's position and knows what it is like to have a faction and have it all fall down. Bayley says it is easy for Naomi to feel that way as she was not in WWE during Damage CTRL's (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane) reign of terror.

Bobby Lashley beats Karrion Kross by disqualification following interference by The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar). After the match, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and brawl with The Authors of Pain, and B-Fab shows up to slap and chase after Scarlett when she gets behind Lashley. Lashley puts Kross in the Hurt Lock, but The Authors of Pain break it up, and they and Kross gang up on Lashley and lay him out.

Backstage, Elektra Lopez and Santos Escobar encounter Dragon Lee as he is on the phone and make fun of him for thinking he can be the next Rey Mysterio, then Humberto and Angel show up from the other side. Escobar then says Rey is gone and is the past while Legado del Fantasma (Escobar, Humberto, Angel, Elektra) is the future. When Escobar says Dragon Lee is nothing, Dragon Lee tries to strike him only to be shoved to the ground.

It is announced that The U.S. Express (Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham) have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Tiffany Stratton beats "Michin" Mia Yim.

We hear from "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says he flew across the world to attack LA Knight in the Elimination Chamber after watching LA Knight walk around like he owns the place when he does not deserve to be in the same locker room as him. He admits he found Knight's shtick funny until he got momentum at his expense, and while he knows that WWE is a cutthroat place to be, Knight is overachieving, undertalented in a dire need of humbling, and he is more than phenomenal enough for the job. Meanwhile, Knight has watched this from a television screen backstage, and he smashes the television with a metal folding chair.

Backstage, Tyler Bate is playing WWE 2K24 when Pete Dunne shows up to watch. Tyler says he will talk to General manager Nick Aldis and handle the tag team title situation, then hands a stone-faced Dunne the controller, who then plays.

Dragon Lee beats Angel with a hurricanrana into a sit-down pin to counter a pop-up powerbomb attempt. After the match, Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Humberto, Angel) gang up on Dragon Lee, then Escobar blames what they have done to him on Rey Mysterio.

Backstage, we hear from Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka, Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane). Dakota Kai says she has always been the brains, and Kairi Sane says that if Bayley were smarter, she would have caught on faster. Asuka says that they have been in control from day one, and Iyo Sky says it her era from the start. Dakota says that they will see Bayley next week.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis finds out that Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes are not in their dressing room despite security guarding the only door in and out.

The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) heads to the ring. Afterwards, The Rock makes his entrance. Roman declares that greatness stands before the fans and hugs the fans before declaring "Acknowledge us." Suddenly, Cody Rhodes' theme hits, and Cody and Seth "Freakin'" Rollins show up through the crowd. After the commercial break, Cody and Rollins get in the ring, and it is just them, The Rock and Roman Reigns as Jimmy Uso, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa step out and watch from ringside. Cody admits it is tense and that there is a lot of bad blood, but he feels lucky to stand in the ring and that everyone should take a moment to feel this. He tells The Rock that he has heard his challenge and the stipulations for their tag team match at WrestleMania, then asks if he has the authority to make that stipulation as he has acknowledged Roman Reigns as his Tribal Chief. Before Cody can give his answer to the challenge, The Rock tells Cody and Rollins to shut up, then says he acknowledged Roman because it is what family does before reiterating the stakes of their tag team match. Rollins tells The Rock to shut up as he asks if they accept, then tells The Rock that he had his time and will not have theirs before telling him that they accept. Roman laughs and asks Cody if he will let Rollins answer for him before saying that he must be an idiot, then says that when he beats Cody at WrestleMania, that will be it, and Cody's story will be over as he does not get another shot. The Rock says he will make sure Cody does not win and that Rollins' title will go away, for he is the chairman of the board, and ensures that if Cody loses, he will never get another shot at Roman for the undisputed title. He then says that his and Roman's family are looking down proudly before stating that Cody's father is looking down before calling Cody a mistake. Cody slaps The Rock in the face, and the show ends.

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Naomi! Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Humberto, Angel, Elektra Lopez)! LA Knight!

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for January 12, 2024

Grayson Waller and Austin Theory head to the ring, but they are scared off by Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso. Paul Heyman says "that James Bond wanna-be" General Manager Nick Aldis is the bad guy for putting Roman Reigns in a Fatal 4-Way for the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, not him, Solo, Jimmy or Roman. Nick Aldis takes the microphone from Heyman and tells him that the Fatal 4-Way match is a done deal and that after having ruined more than enough, The Bloodline cannot ruin the main event tonight because they are in it. Aldis then declares that tonight, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, LA Knight and Randy Orton will face all three members of The Bloodline, much to Heyman's chagrin. Heyman tries to take the microphone from Aldis, but Aldis refuses, and Heyman tells Aldis that he knows as well as he does that Roman is here tonight. Aldis says Roman has started something he refuses to finish, and if Jimmy and Solo cannot find a third man, the match will be three-on-two.

We hear from Santos Escobar, who says that the weak will be consumed by the strong. Angel says they will tell the LWO to step back, not out of fear, but out of pity. Humberto says they will go far to uphold honor and tradition. Escobar says that whatever their prey does, their code will prevail.

Backstage, Jimmy Uso tells Solo Sikoa that nobody will team with them. Paul Heyman says there is a locker room full of people trying to "kiss [his] tuckus" trying to get in The Bloodline and that he should not worry. Jimmy says he is worried, but Solo says he is never worried.

Santos Escobar guests on commentary for the next match.

Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo (now known as just Angel and Humberto) beat The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) after Angel grabs the bottom rope for leverage on a pinfall attempt after Carlito shows up and attacks Escobar from behind and brawls with him through the crowd to the back.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells Carmelo Hayes that he impressed a lot of people, including him, when Grayson Waller and Austin Theory interrupts. Carmelo challenges Grayson to a match, but Grayson has Theory wrestle in his place, and Aldis makes the match official.

Backstage, Paul Heyman meets with Carlito as he is with The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Zelina Vega) and tries to sell him on teaming with The Bloodline later tonight as he shines an apple. Carlito says he is more interested in fighting Santos Escobar, then takes the apple.

We hear from Logan Paul, who calls the cast on Kevin Owens' hand a liability for their match at Royal Rumble, and that he will beat him in the court of law if he shows up with it. He wants Owens to face him in a fair fight, and that their match will be cancelled if he shows up with his cast.

In footage from earlier today, Tyler Bate meets with Butch in a coffee house. Butch says he can handle himself, but Tyler says he knows Butch enjoyed being part of a tag team with him. Butch says they were one and done, but Tyler says this is their chance to show the world they are made of, and that Butch needs to look inside himself and realize who he is.

Bianca Belair beats Bayley. At one point near the end of the match, Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, Asuka, Kairi Sane) have the opportunity to attack Bianca on the outside as Bayley fakes a knee injury, but ultimately choose not to (and still get yelled at by the referee).

We hear from Kevin Owens, who says he knows what Logan Paul is doing and that they both know that he has a broken hand and that it is not going to stop him from having their match. He proposes they have a face-to-face meeting on The Kevin Owens Show next week.

Backstage, Dakota Kai tells Bayley that they could not do anything with the referee staring at them, and that they counted on Bayley to win on her own. She also tells Bayley that she still has a chance to win the women's Royal Rumble.

Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) head to the ring. Lashley tells Karrion Kross that his recent actions got him in a fight that he cannot win, and that he and The Street Profits handle their business in the ring and get ready to fight. He then calls out Karrion Kross and The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) out to the ring. Paul Ellering then shows up and points to the TitanTron. Kross shows up and tells Lashley that he and The Street Profits are the next to be deconstructed by The Authors. Kross also calls the faction of himself, Scarlett, Ellering and The Authors of Pain "The Final Testament."

Backstage, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) meet with Paul Heyman on the subject of teaming with The Bloodline tonight. Heyman reminds them that only one of them will be on the team, however, and Pretty Deadly soon hurriedly leave.

We see a video package for Carmelo Hayes.

Backstage, Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are met by Paul Heyman, asking Lashley to take out his aggression on AJ Styles, LA Knight and Randy Orton. Lashley says he would rather stand across from The Bloodline - and Roman Reigns - than team with them.

Carmelo Hayes vs. Austin Theory ends when both men land on their heads as Theory hits Carmelo with a Spanish Fly out of the corner.

Backstage, Jimmy Uso asks Paul Heyman who his and Solo's tag team partner. Heyman says he has interviewed people, yet nobody wants to team with them. He then says he has full faith in the two of them. Jimmy says he is worried, but Solo says he is not. Solo leaves, then Jimmy says if Solo is not worried, then neither is he.

Before the next match, The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa) attacks Randy Orton as Orton heads to the ring.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and LA Knight beat The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa). During the match, Randy Orton shows up after LA Knight is taken down by Jimmy Uso, and he helps AJ Styles - who initially thinks that Knight screwed him over when he saw Solo try to keep him from tagging him in and sent him into the ring steps - get the win. After the match, Solo Sikoa attacks Randy Orton, but Styles hits Solo with a Phenomenal Forearm. LA Knight gets in the ring and hits Solo with a BFT, then Randy Orton gets up and hits Solo with an RKO before he, Styles and Knight look at Jimmy Uso. The three of them then lay out Jimmy Uso and throw him into the timekeeper's area before putting Solo Sikoa through the announce table with a three-man powerbomb. Paul Heyman then calls Roman Reigns as the show ends.

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This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Santos Escobar, Angel and Humberto! Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre! Grayson Waller!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 28, 2023

The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Axiom and Nathan Frazer are talking about Baron Corbin and Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov takes offense to Nathan Frazer saying he would rather have Corbin's lifestyle over Dragunov's any day.

Jerry "The King" Lawler picks Bron Breakker and Eddy Thorpe for the men's Iron Survivor Qualifier and Kelani Jordan and Kiana James for the women's qualifier this week.

We see a video package of Johnny Gargano's time as a solo wrestler in NXT.

Backstage, Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley talk about Briggs qualifying for the Iron Survivor Challenge when Lexis King shows up and congratulates Briggs before introducing himself to Fallon and mocking Jensen for not being picked for a qualifier. This leads to a match between Jensen and King.

We see Instagram footage of Nikkita Lyons training on a punching bag before we see her in the crowd.

Kelani Jordan beats Kiana James to qualify for the women's Iron Survivor Challenge after Roxanne Perez rings the ring bell and distracts Kiana.

We see a video package of Cameron Grimes' time in NXT.

We hear from Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa). Chad Gable says Tozawa came close to winning the Heritage Cup, and Maxxine Dupri says she wants to get her hands on Lash Legend. He calls Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) "savages" and "idiots" and challenges them to a six-person mixed tag match next week.

We see surveillance footage of Lexis King sneaking up on Trick Williams from "NXT Anonymous," proving that King ambushed Trick.

Andre Chase addresses Chase University allegations in a press conference. Chase thanks the investigators for their cooperation and the faculty for carrying on day-to-day operations. He states that the university has been the victim of suspicious and illegal activity such as gambling and misuse of funds that has put the university in severe debt, and that he takes responsibility and will pay back these obligations and restore the university. He says that if this is not taken care of, Chase University's future will be in jeopardy. He states that his lack of responsibility has led to this, and he will address this to the students at the next student assembly.

Bron Breakker beats Eddy Thorpe to qualify for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge.

Backstage, an angry Trick Williams is met by Carmelo Hayes, who is angry that Lexis King is trying to drive a wedge between them. They plan to make Lexis King pay in his match tonight, but Trick says he has to be smart about this due to the Iron Survivor Challenge. They both agree that Lexis King will get his.

Backstage, Roxanne Perez says if she cannot qualify for the women's Iron Survivor Challenge, neither can Kiana James. Ava mentions that there will be two last challenge matches for the Iron Survivor Challenge. This leads to a brawl when somebody mentions Kiana James also getting a last chance and shoving Roxanne by the face.

Ilja Dragunov beats Nathan Frazer after knocking him out with multiple H-Bombs from above as Nathan Frazer is down. After the match, Baron Corbin shows up on the TitanTron and commends says the NXT Championship is the only reason Dragunov is here and the one thing he is missing from his life, and that he will take the title from him and have everything while Dragunov will have nothing left. He says that next week, they will be face-to-face, but for now, Dragunov can enjoy his lonely night.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Lyra Valkyrie. Lyra looks forward to her next challenger from the women's Iron Survivor Challenge when Fallon Henley shows up and says she will leave Deadline as Iron Survivor and face Lyra. Tatum Paxley shows up from behind and says that if Fallon Henley does win, Lyra will defeat her anyway.

We hear from Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson). Noam Dar says that Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa) is making demands while everyone else says they are mad that Noam Dar retained the Heritage Cup. After Noam Dar says that he is the next Iron Survivor, he says that Meta-Four will see Alpha Academy next week.

In footage from moments ago, Joe Gacy asks if anyone has forgotten about him before we find out he is underneath the ring. He says that he wishes he could refrain from caring what others thing about him, then says being beneath everyone is what he has always wanted.

Arianna Grace beats Karmen Petrovic after going for Petrovic's eyes as the referee gets between them in the corner. During the match, Joe Gacy shows up from underneath the ring and runs off with the ring bell. After the match, Joe Gacy returns and rings the bell from the crowd.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Wes Lee, who says that tonight is a big night and that he is "attached" to the North American Championship. He says he has to be the one to win and go to Deadline, but he will do anything to win the title back.

Lexis King beats Brooks Jensen after Carmelo Hayes shows up wanting a piece of Lexis King, which allows Lexis King to get the win.

"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio guests on commentary for the next match.

Wes Lee beats Cameron Grimes, "Big" Bronson Reed and Johnny Gargano in a four-way match to face "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio for the NXT North American Championship at Deadline after Ivar and Bronson Reed brawl their way to the back after Ivar suddenly shows up and Wes Lee hits Cameron Grimes with the Cardiac Kick after Grimes hits Johnny Gargano with the Cave-In.

Outside of the arena, Roxanne Perez and Kiana James brawl, and security struggles to break the brawl up.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 21, 2023

Noam Dar retains the NXT Heritage Cup Championship against Chad Gable with one fall apiece (1-1). Noam Dar scores the first fall with :39 (thirty-nine seconds) left in Round 2 with a Nova Roller following a cheap shot by Oro Mensah. Chad Gable scores the second fall with 2:49 (two minutes, forty-nine seconds) left in Round 5 with a Chaos Theory suplex, but Noam Dar hits Chad Gable with a cheap shot after the bell. In Round 6, Noam Dar taps out to Chad Gable's ankle lock, but it is after the bell. After the match, Lash Legend shoves Maxxine Dupri, then Oro Mensah does the same thing to Otis only for Otis to not even budge. Otis then wiggles in front of Lash Legend, then Maxxine gets up. When Lash turns around, Maxxine slaps her, then Otis catches Lash, who then runs away.

JBL picks Carmelo Hayes vs. Josh Briggs for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge qualifier and Blair Davenport vs. Thea Hail for the women's qualifier.

At a restaurant, Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo agree that they are not done with Chase University, then D'Angelo says tonight is about them. D'Angelo and Stacks then meet with some old friends, including the family, whom they did not expect, and the family has a toast to another tag team title reign before having dinner.

Backstage, Trick Williams tells Carmelo Hayes that tonight is his night. Carmelo says he has to get into the Iron Survivor Challenge, and Trick says "[Josh] Briggs is a bad boy...but you 'Melo." Carmelo then says that he has to do this himself, and Trick reminds him to focus on tonight.

Xia Li attacks Lyra Valkyria from behind before the next match.

Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza beat Malik Blade and Edris Enofe.

Backstage, Fallon Henley and Brooks Jensen hope that Josh Briggs qualifies for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge. Briggs says he has waited his entire life for this opportunity, then heads to the ring.

Josh Briggs beats Carmelo Hayes to qualify for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge following the distraction by Lexis King.

Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Lyra Valkyria, who says that her match is still happening and that even if she was at 10%, she would not let Xia Li - who she owes a kick to the face - leave with her title tonight.

Von Wagner shows up to Mr. Stone's home for dinner with some brownies and meets Mr. Stone's wife and two sons. Von Wagner and the two kids rip through the spaghetti, then Wagner offers to help the kids with some bullies before brownies.

Wes Lee heads to the ring. Wes Lee says that him losing the North American Championship caused The Judgment Day to start holding all the gold, then says looking at Dominik Mysterio makes him see red. He says he felt like he belonged as a champion and that everybody respected him, and he wants that back. Wes Lee then says he wants one more shot at Dominik at Deadline, then Dominik shows up. Dominik says the one thing Wes Lee better than anyone is make the fans feel bad for him, because he was beaten by Ija Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes, took two months off, lost to Baron Corbin and thinks he deserves a title shot because the fans love him. He says that Wes Lee's opinion is worthless and that he made the North American title more relevant than he ever did, but Wes Lee says The Judgment Day saved his ass at every possible moment and is the only reason he is still champion. After Wes Lee says he will do anything to take his title back, Dominik Mysterio tells Wes Lee to prove himself by facing three other former North American Champions to get to him at Deadline. He also says that if Wes Lee does win, it will be his last shot at the North American Champion. Wes Lee accepts the challenge.

We see a video package regarding the Chase University scandal. Next week, Andre Chase will break his silence.

Backstage, Thea Hail waits for Andre Chase and Duke Hudson, but Jacy Jayne says there is a good reason they are not here tonight and tells Thea she can get the job done tonight and that she has her back.

Backstage, Josh Briggs is met by Tiffany Stratton, who says that she will she him at Deadline. Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley congratulate Briggs, but Henley is surprised that Tiffany talked to Briggs.

Blair Davenport beats Thea Hail to qualify for the women's Iron Survivor Challenge after Davenport gets the knees up on a springboard senton.

We see a video package regarding the feud between Baron Corbin and Ilja Dragunov. In this video package, Baron Corbin makes Ilja Dragunov's life sound miserable compared to his own and how it was easy to get what he wanted out of Dragunov.

Eddy Thorpe beats Charlie Dempsey by pinning Dempsey's shoulders to the mat as Dempsey has him in a submission hold. After the match, Drew Gulak and Myles Borne attack Eddy Thorpe.

After the D'Angelo Family dinner, Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo are jumped by Huberto Carrillo and Angel Garza.

We see a vignette for Arianna Grace, who says that real beauty queens fix each others' crowns. She says that she was the victim of an attack by Karmen Petrovic that has gone unnoticed and unpunished, and says she find it a struggle to find the beauty in Karmen. After telling the fans to get mental help and shower, she then says that Karmen Petrovic is "an incurable disease" and that she is the cure.

Lyra Valkyria retains the NXT Women's Championship against Xia Li.

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

Halloween Havoc, Part Two - NXT recap for October 31, 2023

Shotzi and Scarlett show up to the arena in a replica Ecto-1.

New Year's Day performs "Hurts Like Hell" at the start of the show.

The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza in a Tables, Ladders and Scares Match.

Backstage, Shotzi and Scarlett use an Ouija board to see if they have a "ghost host" tonight. Suddenly, they are stopped by Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre. Isla says there is a disturbance from another realm that needs their attention, and Alba says they should not keep them waiting. Isla asks Shotzi and Scarlett to let them take over, which they do. Isla and Alba then prepare to fill tonight with chaos.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tiffany Stratton, who is not in the mood to talk about Fallon Henley's impersonation of her.

We hear from Joe Gacy, who says that he has made mistakes, done unspeakable things, watched people suffer and witnessed horrors, and that he likes it because he has had to go through them to become what he is today. He says that he is not justifying his actions and that nobody is perfect, but people all want to stab him with their judgmental eyes day after day. He asks if he is the problem, and says that while he is not asking for forgiveness and that he has a darkness inside him due to his past, and while he was once bound to others, there are no strings on him, and while some may believe in fairytales, others do not.

Tiffany Stratton vs. Fallon Henley ends before it begins due to a cheap shot from Tiffany followed by Tiffany injuring Fallon Henley's knee.

Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) head to a haunted house dressed like Scooby-Doo (Noam Dar), Shaggy (Oro Mensah), Velma (Lash Legend) and Daphne (Jakara Jackson). Despite everyone's bad feelings about this, Noam Dar enters the haunted house and everyone else follows. They make a plan to stay together, but two people dressed as monsters scare them and make them scatter.

"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio retains the NXT North American Championship against Nathan Frazer. After the match, Wes Lee suddenly returns for the first time in weeks and fights Dominik before raising up the North American Championship.

Backstage, Jacy Jayne says Andre Chase should be thanking her for her help in winning the NXT Tag Team Championships, and Duke Hudson says that soon, Chase University will be known as "Champ University." After Jacy Jayne and Thea Hail leave to get ready for their match, Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo show up wanting their championship rematch. Meanwhile, Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre show up, noting that Thea Hail has no idea how cursed the Women's Tag Team titles are cursed.

Back at the haunted house, Jakara Jackson travels through a dusty underground closet full of ghouls only to faint. Oro Mensah goes through a shed outside of the haunted house and ends up finding Akira Tozawa in a robe. Mensah gets knocked out and taken away. Lash Legend ends up being surrounded by three of the ghouls in what looks like a kitchen, and one of them takes her away.

Bron Breakker quickly beats Mr. Stone. After the match, Bron Breakker proceeds to injure Mr. Stone like he injured Von Wagner, but all of a sudden, Von Wagner shows up and fights Bron Breakker. Von Wagner then choke slams Bron Breakker into the ring steps, then takes the other set of ring steps and nearly smashes them into Bron Breaker. Referees and security have to keep both men separated.

We see a video package for the match between Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch for the NXT Women's Championship.

We hear from Scrypts, who says that he has not always lived the high life and that he faked that life for the fans on TV, then talks about how he lived on the streets just like Bronco Nima and Lucien Price. After stating that The Brawling Brutes cost them a chance at tag team gold and that they could not even last a week on their block, Scrypts also says that you are either somebody or nobody, and that he and OTM (Nima and Price) are somebodies.

Chelsea Green and Piper Niven retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne after Andre Chase stops Jacy Jayne from cheating with one of the NXT Tag Team Championship belts. Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre are then seen on the balcony, then the nearby wheel spins near the stage.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Lexis King, who says that he has developed quite a buzz around here and that everyone has an opinion about him, but he is used to it. He says that this is his life and that he will start doing things his way. He then says to wait and see what he does next, or rather, what he has already done. When McKenzie Mitchell asks to elaborate on that, Lexis King says that she will have to wait like everyone else.

Lola Vice beats Kelani Jordan after dodging a split leg moonsault thanks to the distraction by Elektra Lopez to win the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.

Back at the haunted house, Noam Dar finds the NXT Heritage Cup, but he is soon beset by ghouls. Noam Dar begs them off, but Akira Tozawa takes the Heritage Cup and demands a match, which Noam Dar gives to him in order to keep the ghouls away. Akira sics the ghouls on him anyway.

Backstage, Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre talk about how they have the balance in their realm while Shotzi and Scarlett handled the disturbance in the other realm. Suddenly, Mr. Stone and Von Wagner talk, and Von Wagner wants Bron Breakker again. Mr. Stone says that Von Wagner is not ready, but Wagner insists. Meanwhile, Boa is seen talking to Dante Chen in the background.

Ilja Dragunov retains the NXT Championship against Carmelo Hayes after Trick Williams shows up, which distracts Carmelo Hayes. After the match, Trick Williams gets in the ring, approaches Carmelo Hayes, and quickly pulls him up. Suddenly, Dragunov is attacked backstage by Baron Corbin.

Here are the best moments from tonight's show!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 23, 2022

The Bloodline head to the ring to start the show. Paul Heyman declares that The Bloodline will have two big weeks back-to-back after The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the undisputed tag team titles before Solo Sikoa takes out Sheamus and Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn smash Kevin Owens and John Cena. Roman Reigns says that there is money to be made in smashing Owens and Cena because smashing people is what he does, then says he wonders what Sami Zayn is going to do as he looks frustrated. Sami says he always wanted a little respect, and that he found that - and family - in The Bloodline, and now everyone loves him. He says this should put him on top of the world, but he has a black cloud over his head and it is Kevin Owens. He says that his moment last week was ruined by Owens' existence and the fact that his name is connected to his, and says that Owens has a problem with him. He also says Owens is trying to bring John Cena back to upstage The Bloodline, but The Bloodline is the show. Sami Zayn says The Bloodline will rip John Cena and Kevin Owens apart, for when they step up, they get smashed, and they will acknowledge the Tribal Chief.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships against Hit Row (Top Dolla and Ashante "Thee" Adonis).

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. Kaiser says their match is an abomination and a mockery of what they do, and Vinci says Braun Strowman and Ricochet are rejects and freaks who belong in a circus. Kaiser says that tonight, they will bring honor back to the ring and what they do.

Raquel Rodriguez beats Emma, Tegan Nox, Xia Li, Liv Morgan and Sonya Deville in a gauntlet match despite an injured left arm to become #1 contender for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. After the match, Ronda Rousey tells Raquel to wipe the smile off her face, as she still has one more opponent: Shayna Baszler, who goes after Raquel's left arm, tearing off the cast and stomping the injured arm. Raquel rolls Shayna up with a schoolkid pin, and she manages to beat Shayna and survive.

Bray Wyatt heads to the ring. Bray says that heading to the ring to speak to the fans is the hardest thing in the world for him to do, and that he will never truly understand why people are excited to see him, as he presents his truest self to the fans. He says that L.A. Knight owes him an apology and that nobody, including L.A. Knight, listened to him. Bray says he is not and never was Uncle Howdy, then loses his train of thought and crouches in the middle of the ring before dropping the microphone. He then attacks a cameraman who gets in the ring, and Adam Pearce and officials have to get the cameraman away from Bray.

Rey Mysterio beats Angel Garza as Karrion Kross and Scarlett watch from the crowd.

Backstage, we hear from Ricochet and Braun Strowman. Ricochet says Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci do nothing but talk, and after Ricochet mentions how they said they belong in a circus, Strowman says "Maybe we do," then says they will show who runs the big top.

Backstage, Karrion Kross and Scarlett are confronted by Emma. Emma confronts them for disrespecting Rey Mysterio, then slaps Emma for calling Riddick Moss a fool. Kross stops Scarlett, then tells Emma she has no idea what she has just done.

We see a video package of John Cena's 20-year career in the ring and on the screen.

We see another vignette of Lacey Evans, who is in combat training with other Marines. It is then announced that she is in action next week.

Ricochet and Braun Strowman beat Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser and Braun Strowman) in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight that sees The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) kick Imperium in the crotch while dressed as nutcrackers, a ballerina in a box that dances away and Strowman reviving Ricochet with a kiss under the mistletoe by ring announcer Samantha Irvin.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 22, 2022

WWE official Adam Pearce oversees a contract signing for "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair in an I Quit Match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania Backlash. Charlotte is introduced first, followed by Rousey. Drew Gulak, who is now training to become Pearce's new assistant, shows up with the contract, then is about to present a PowerPoint presentation on the rules of an "I Quit" Match when Charlotte tells him to stop. After Ronda compliments Charlotte on her outfit and the fans remind Charlotte that she tapped out, Charlotte says that there are no rules to an "I Quit" Match before vocally contemplating how to make Ronda quit. Charlotte then says that she always finds a way to win and that at WrestleMania Backlash, she will make Ronda say "I Quit." She then signs the contract. Ronda reminds Charlotte that "I Quit" means there isn't a referee to save her from embarrassment and pull her off of her when it is over, and that Charlotte will be saying that she is better than her when she quits. Before Ronda can sign the contract, Charlotte flips the table and tries to hit her with a Kendo stick, but Ronda turns the weapon against her. Ronda then hits Gulak - who takes the Kendo stick away - with Piper's Pit before simultaneously putting him in an arm bar and signing the contract.

Xavier Woods beats Butch with a DDT into the Backwoods. After the match, Butch jumps the barricade, throws a security guard over it, then leaves through the crowd.

Backstage, Aliyah talks with Ricochet about his Intercontinental Championship reign so far. Ricochet says this is just the beginning and that holding the title is an honor, and that he wants to be one of the best to ever hold. Jinder Mahal and Shanky then show up and question Ricochet's confidence, and Ricochet says he will defend his title anywhere at anytime. Shanky then tells Ricochet to take him on, and Ricochet accepts his challenge.

Gunther beats Teddy Goodz.

Backstage, Matt Riddle says he will beat Jey Uso tonight with a sick move when Drew McIntyre shows up. Riddle says that he has made himself and Orton lumberjacks in McIntyre's match as part of a fresh start. McIntyre says that anyone who stands up to what Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) does is good in his book, and Orton says that he and McIntyre are good. Meanwhile, Sami Zayn has been listening in from a distance.

We hear from Xia Li, who says that she has not found anyone worthy of her protection and is now only protecting herself.

Matt Riddle beats Jimmy Uso after getting his knees up to block the Uso Splash.

Kayla Braxton interviews Naomi and Sasha Banks in the ring. Naomi says she knew what she and Sasha were capable of together and backed it up, and now they are tag team champions. Sasha says that they are trailblazers and history makers, and that they are a sisterhood. She says that Naomi has had her back since day one and that they flow so well in and out of the ring that they have no competition. As Naomi says it does not matter who faces them for the titles next, Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler show up. Natalya says that they did not beat them to become champions and that she is a three-time Guinness world record holder, and Baszler says they will stretch and snap every bone in their body limb by limb before taking the women's tag titles. Baszler shoves Sasha, and Naomi holds her back before daring Natalya and Baszler to come and tag the women's tag titles.

Backstage, Madcap Moss is met by Happy Corbin, who congratulates him on winning last week before saying they both said some harsh things and is willing to forgive him and take him back. Madcap Moss says there is as much chance of him going back to Corbin as there is Corbin growing back a full head of hair, and tells him that that ship sailed.

We see a vignette for Raquel Rodriguez, who debuts next week.

Madcap Moss beats Angel. After the match, Happy Corbin runs into the ring and attacks Madcap Moss before hitting him with End of Days. He then takes the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy and walks off with it.

Backstage, Sami Zayn entertains the idea of knocking on the door to Roman Reigns' dressing room.

Backstage, Roman Reigns speaks with The Usos about what happened earlier tonight when Paul Heyman tells Roman that Sami Zayn wants to see him. Sami acknowledges Roman, then tells him about Drew McIntyre "getting chummy" with RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle), who are lumberjacks in his match, and tells Roman that RK-Bro have said disrespectful things about Roman's entire family. Sami Zayn says that his reputation has taken a hit and people think he is scared of Drew McIntyre, then says he must beat McIntyre to restore his credibility and is willing to help Roman out if Roman were to help him tonight. Sami leaves the room, then Roman tells The Usos to take his name out of the mouths of those who would disrespect him.

We hear from Lacey Evans, who says that if her family were not in tents, they were in unsafe housing. She also says that the more money her dad made, the more trouble and drugs that came with it. She also says that her mother was not always there for her. Lacey says that she learned from an early age that if she needed something right, she had to do it herself, and that it was up to her to push herself and succeed and realize how unstoppable she could become. She says that she learned how unbreakable she is and that she feels sorry for anyone who has never been forced to push themselves, and says that while she is no better than the other Superstars, they are not better than her.

Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn ends with Sami Zayn running away after The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) attack RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) during the match, leading to the lumberjacks brawling and Sami Zayn getting away. He says there will be no running next week, as he and McIntyre will square off again next week in a steel cage. Jinder Mahal and Shanky then get in the ring to fight Drew McIntyre, but McIntyre fends them off and hits Jinder with a Claymore Kick. Jinder Mahal and Shanky then get in the ring to fight Drew McIntyre, but McIntyre fends them off and hits Jinder with a Claymore Kick.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 26, 2021

Kayla Braxton is in the ring to start tonight's show. She welcomes everyone to the show, and she is about to address Brock Lesnar's suspension when Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman show up. Heyman asks if rumors about Brock Lesnar is the best she has, saying that he and Roman do not do rumors on the island of relevancy and that Kayla just wants to put the spotlight on herself. He tells Kayla to dig through sources and come with a confirmation or denial, and to come with facts in Roman's presence and that she lives through an Instagram filter before telling her to leave the ring. Kayla leaves. This leads to the crowd chanting "We want Brock," and Roman tells Heyman that the problem with rumors is that they give losers false hope, and compared to him, everyone is a loser around here. Roman says he has beaten them all and that Brock Lesnar is the number one loser around here, saying he faced him in less than ideal conditions and still smashed him. After saying that he does not care about rumors, Roman also calls Big E a loser after smashing him last week, and says they are two people in a long list and that he is now running laps around the roster. He addresses the Black Friday Battle Royal for later tonight to determine his next opponent for the Universal Championship, saying four people could win it and he would still smash them all because he is the best of the best. He also says he is the greatest of all time, and that when his days are done around here - which may be sooner than later - the whole world will acknowledge him.

Jeff Hardy and Drew McIntyre beat Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss.

Backstage, Aliyah talks with Kayla Braxton when Paul Heyman shows up. Heyman tells Kayla to get a confirmation or a denial, and says there are no rumors, saying Brock Lesnar is hiding and that he fears Roman. He also implies that he will get Kayla fired if he does not get a confirmation or a denial on Brock Lesnar's suspension being lifted before the end of the night.

King Woods plugs WWEShop.com's Black Friday deals.

Sheamus guests on commentary for the next match.

Cesaro beats Ridge Holland with a surprise roll-up pin.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre meets with WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce, hoping to be part of the Black Friday Battle Royal later tonight.

Angel beats Rick Boogs in a Thanksgiving Leftovers Throwdown despite Shinsuke Nakamura trips Humberto Carrillo into falling through a table full of food as Humberto plays Boogs' guitar.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Adam Pearce, who says that he will post the list for the Black Friday Battle Royal on his wall later tonight. Kayla then asks about the state of Brock Lesnar's suspension. Pearce says he has not heard about any changes about Brock Lesnar's suspension, and says that considering all of the damage Brock Lesnar has done, Lesnar is a menace and he would be surprised if the suspension were lifted any time soon.

Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. Michael Cole interviews her in the ring, and Charlotte says the only way Becky Lynch could have beaten her was to cheat and that Becky's win was a hollow victory, stating that she is not the superior athlete and was just lucky. Charlotte says that Becky is the person she said she was and that she is the better woman, and that Becky's success is because of her. She says that as Becky is still "Big Time Bex" in fantasy land, she is still the most dominant woman in sports entertainment. Toni Storm then shows up and says that Becky won as predicted because Becky got to Charlotte, then says she will make it easier for Charlotte and tells her she is right here. She says she is not coming after Toni because she barely remembers she exists and that she is on a different level. She then goes for a cheap shot, but Toni sends her out of the ring. When Toni goes after Charlotte, Charlotte hits her with a pie, then hits her with another one when she dares Toni to come at her.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sasha Banks confronts WWE official Sonya Deville, saying she gave her a team full of traitors and blames her for her Survivor Series loss, saying she would have won if she had her own team with Naomi on it. Sonya tells her to watch her tone and that she has nothing against Naomi, but Sasha Banks says she is lying and is angry that Naomi has always been better than her. After Sasha says that Sonya Deville has been "downgraded to a suit," Sonya says that makes her "the boss" and puts her in a tag team match with Naomi against Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

We see a vignette for Xia Li, where Xia Li talks about a school bully who picked on her older brother, who she considers too good and kind for a violent world, and how she beat him up while stating that she has vultures.

WWE official Sonya Deville guests on commentary for the next match.

Naomi and Sasha Banks beat Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. After the match, Naomi confronts Sonya Deville.

When the list of participants for the Black Friday Battle Royal is posted, Drew McIntyre finds out that he did not make the list, and Sheamus mocks him for it.

We get a closer look at The Miz and Maryse, courtesy of Kay Jewelers.

Before the next match begins, Drew McIntyre runs into the ring with the sword, causing everyone to clear out and WWE official Adam Pearce to show up to talk sense into McIntyre. McIntyre leaves on his own accord during the commercial break.

Sami Zayn last eliminates Jeff Hardy by getting thrown over the middle rope and playing possum until the end to win the Black Friday Battle Royal and earn a shot at the WWE Universal Championship. After the match, Kayla Braxton announces that the suspension has been lifted and that Brock Lesnar will be appearing next week. Adam Pearce is disappointed, and Roman Reigns' camp is disappointed and angry at Paul Heyman.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 19, 2021

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are in the ring to start tonight's show. Jimmy says Roman Reigns will be here any moment, then says they and Roman sent the message to Big E loud and clear. Jey says that they also sent a message to RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) before he and Jimmy introduce Roman Reigns. Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman head to the ring, and Heyman says that he is overwhelmed and looking forward to this all week, and that there is nobody more worthy of being crowned king as much as Roman. He also states that everyone will agree with him that the honor does not belong to someone like King Woods, will never belong to Brock Lesnar, and will never belong to Big E, who will be smashed this Sunday by Roman Reigns. Roman Reigns asks whose idea this was, then says that this must be a joke and that he does not really care about the throne or the crown, saying he does not need them to be acknowledged. Roman says he only took the crown last week because he could, then King Woods shows up and says that while all the material things in the ring belong to him, they do not make a king, as being king means you know you can do good for the fans. He says that if Roman really was a king, he would have faced him and settled things face-to-face. Woods then decides to "sweeten the pot" by challenging Roman to a one-on-one match without The Usos around so he can show what a real king is made of. Roman then asks if nothing in the ring means anything to him, then Jey blows his nose in the cape and Roman stomps on it. Woods says "Clothes don't make the man." Jey breaks the scepter over his knee. Woods says nothing. The Usos then throw down and stomp the throne before tossing it out of the ring, but Woods points at his heart. Jey is about to throw down the crown, but Roman takes it and asks Woods if the crown means anything to him. Roman is about to stomp on the crown when Woods rushes into the ring, but The Usos gang up on him. Roman tells Woods he is the only king around and that he does not need props because he is the one. He then stomps the crown and breaks it before slamming Woods' head into what is left.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews King Woods. Woods says Roman Reigns will accept his challenge, then says that while the Roman Empire was not built in a day, it will fall tonight.

Sheamus beats Cesaro, Ricochet and Jinder Mahal in a Fatal 4-Way Match to replace Sami Zayn in SmackDown's men's Survivor Series team after Ridge Holland shows up and distracts Cesaro. After the match, Ridge Holland and Sheamus celebrate together.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Jeff Hardy. Jeff says he has teamed with some incredible Superstars over the years at Survivor Series, but he has never teamed with someone like Drew McIntyre, who he says is on another level. He also says that King Woods is the real king because he is the real deal. As he talks about his other teammates, including Happy Corbin, Corbin and Madcap Moss show up and make a Jeff Hardy facepaint joke. Adam Pearce shows up and tells Corbin to knock it off and act like a member of the team, then asks Moss if he will still be laughing after his match tonight with Jeff Hardy. Hardy laughs for a second, then gets serious again and leaves.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Sheamus and Ridge Holland. Sheamus says Ridge Holland believes in him and is amazed Ridge became a WWE Superstar after watching him, and the thought bring a tear to his eye before he laughs. Ridge says if it were not for Sheamus, he would still be in England, broke and fighting bums on the street. Sheamus and Ridge then head to the bar.

We see a video package for Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch at Survivor Series.

Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Naomi and Aliyah after a fast count by the referee.

We see a video package about Bruno Sammartino and his limited shirts that will be only be sold at Barclays Center at Survivor Series.

Backstage, Sami Zayn talks with WWE official Sonya Deville about the status of his documentary and being removed from Survivor Series. Deville says that she has a 25-man battle royal based on the 25th anniversary of The Rock's debut, and Sami will be in it and hopefully win it. Suddenly, the referee who officiated Aliyah and Naomi vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Natalya shows up and asks if she did a good job. Sonya says he does not associate with crooked referees and tells her to leave.

Before the next match, Jeff Hardy says the odds are not in his favor and that if Madcap Mass can have Happy Corbin in his corner, he might as well have someone in his. That someone is Drew McIntyre.

Jeff Hardy beats Madcap Moss with an inside cradle after Drew McIntyre stops Happy Corbin from interfering in the match. After the match, McIntyre hits Corbin with a Claymore Kick, then Moss gets a Glasgow Kiss. Hardy then goes up top for the Swanton Bomb.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton scares the heck out of - and interviews - Paul Heyman. Heyman says he has heard King Woods' challenge, and that Roman Reigns does not need The Usos or him, as he loves them. He says that Woods wants to call Roman's bluff, but there are no bluffs in the island of relevancy and Woods' challenge is hereby accepted.

Shinsuke Nakamura beats Angel Garza - now known as just Angel - after Rick Boogs stops Humberto Carrillo from interfering. After the match, Humberto Carrillo hits a cheap shot, then he and Angel retreat.

Backstage, Sonya Deville gets between Sasha Banks and Shotzi. Shotzi calls Sasha "a vindictive, petty little brat" and that she doesn't forget being betrayed. Sasha does not seem to care, because payback is a bitch and so is she. Sonya Deville makes it clear that she expects Sasha and Shotzi to shake hands after their match is over.

Sasha Banks beats Shotzi with the crossface using her legs after Shotzi injures her left arm during the match. After the match, Sasha and Shotzi shake hands, but Sasha puts Shotzi in the Backstabber afterwards.

Backstage, Roman Reigns asks Paul Heyman if it is time. Heyman says it is time. Roman tells The Usos he will handle this by himself as he leaves.

We see a vignette for Xia Li. Xia Li talks about how her father - and protector - suddenly died and nearly got tossed out of her home by a landlord only for Xia to beat up the landlord, saying vultures will never get to her family again for she is her father's daughter and the protector.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Toni Storm, who is happy to represent SmackDown on Sunday. She says that she challenged Charlotte Flair because she is obsessed with being champion and will be vulnerable when she loses and will come after her. She says that when Becky Lynch beats Charlotte on Sunday, she will take it out on her. Charlotte then shows up and says that after she beats Becky, Toni will be next and she will do to her what she will do to Becky on Sunday.

King Woods heads to the ring. Woods calls out Roman Reigns, saying he had Roman beat until The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) got involved. He says that this means that Roman cannot beat him on his own, and calls Roman out. Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman show up, but suddenly, The Usos are tossed onto the stage. Big E shows up, and he and Roman meet on the middle of the ramp and brawl. Big E then throws Roman into the ring, where he and Woods stomp a mudhole in him. The Usos charge into the ring, but Woods and Big E overpower them. Suddenly, Roman gets back in the ring and Superman Punches Big E. Roman goes for a Spear only for it to be countered with the Big Ending, which Roman escapes before leaving with Paul Heyman.

This week on Talking Smack: Sasha Banks! Shinsuke Nakamura! Sheamus!

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Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for October 22, 2021

Results from The Smackdown Hotel.

Drew Gulak beats Akira Tozawa.

Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo beat John Morrison and Ricochet.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for October 15, 2021

Results courtesy of The Smackdown Hotel.

T-Bar beats Drew Gulak.

John Morrison beats Angel Garza.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 27, 2021

Bobby Lashley vs. Big E for the WWE Championship ends after Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin suddenly show up with Hurt Business T-shirts on, signifying a re-formed Hurt Business of Lashley, Cedric and Shelton. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods get in the ring and brawl with Shelton and Cedric as they try to interfere in the match, ending the match in the process. Big E retains the WWE Championship. After the match, The New Day and a re-formed Hurt Business brawl, and The New Day come out on top as referees and officials try to stop the brawl. An angry Adam Pearce shows up and makes the match again for later tonight inside a steel cage.

Angel Garza beats Erik following the distraction by Humberto Carrillo.

Drake Maverick, Drew Gulak and R-Truth are seen in the crowd before the next match.

Reggie vs. Ricochet for the WWE 24/7 Championship ends with R-Truth, Drew Gulak and Drake Maverick attacking Ricochet in order to get to Reggie. Drake Maverick is seen yelling into a walkie-talkie, and Akira Tozawa shows up as Reggie escapes. Once again, Reggie outsmarts Akira Tozawa and escapes.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Matt Riddle, who is curious where Randy Orton is right now before saying he will make Orton proud tonight against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Suddenly, Riddle comes face-to-face with Styles and Omos.

Akira Tozawa is still in the ring. He says he wants a match with R-Truth, Drake Maverick or Drew Gulak and does not care who it is. Suddenly, Keith Lee shows up, now going by the name Keith "Bearcat" Lee. Keith "Bearcat" Lee quickly beats Akira Tozawa in seconds.

We get a closer look at Damian Priest courtesy of Head & Shoulders.

It is announced that Royal Rumble 2022 is coming to St. Louis, Missouri in January.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Big E. He says that if Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin want to get in his business, that is fine, because when the steel cage goes down, so will Bobby Lashley. Big E says he did what he set out to do with the Money In The Bank contract, and tonight, he will walk out of the steel cage as WWE Champion.

Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Sheamus in a no-disqualification match after throwing Sheamus through a table.

Backstage, Mustafa Ali meets with Mansoor about putting them in a six-man tag team match with Jeff Hardy as their partner. Mansoor says this could be the difference between whether they get drafter or not. Jeff Hardy shows up as Mustafa Ali is about to reveal what he would say when he gives Jeff Hardy a piece of his mind, then says Jinder Mahal, Veer and Shanky are big and nasty, then says he has bigger and nastier opponents and that he cannot wait to team with Mustafa and Mansoor and twist their opponents' fate.

Jinder Mahal, Veer and Shanky beat Jeff Hardy, Mustafa Ali and Mansoor in a six-man tag match.

In footage from earlier today, Karrion Kross says he has never felt more rejuvenated, reinvigorated or more alive than now, as he has only begun to taste the vindication of erasing souls, calling it "a preliminary trial." He says it is not known where his opponents will end up, but he says that in the end, they will all fall and pray.

Karrion Kross beats Jaxson Ryker with the Kross Jacket.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville are met by Doudrop, who wants to face Charlotte Flair for the WWE Raw Women's Championship. After Sonya Deville puts down Naomi, Sonya makes it happen, saying Charlotte won't see it happen, and asks her to do the dance if she wins.

Backstage, we hear from Bobby Lashley, who says it makes his blood boil and makes him sick after hearing Big E call himself the rightful WWE Champion, and says he is happy to have a steel cage match where he has options to beat Big E with to become champion again.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Matt Riddle. After the match, Omos choke slams Riddle in the center of the ring.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who refuses to express the feelings she had when she injured Nia Jax last week.

Charlotte Flair retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Doudrop following the distraction from Eva Marie. After the match, Charlotte takes offense to Eva Marie trying to take her spotlight and clotheslines her.

We hear from Goldberg live via satellite. He hopes that Bobby Lashley is better father than he is a liar, for when he put his son Gage in the Hurt Lock, he called it "a misunderstanding." Goldberg says he has sworn to protect his son, and promises he will hurt Lashley badly. He also says that if he is lucky, he will kill Lashley, and that he will enjoy every minute it, for Gage is his son and Lashley is about to be his victim.

Eva Marie is still in the ring. She says that if he had the same opportunity Doudrop had, she would be Raw Women's Champion. She also says she is tired of being taken advantage of as well as the disrespect the fans give her. She says that the rest of the women's division knows she can beat them, then Shayna Baszler shows up as Eva Marie is about to leave. Shyana puts Eva in the Kirifuda Clutch as she leaves, and Eva quickly taps. Baszler then kicks at Eva Marie's left elbow, then stomps the shoulder on the ring steps.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. Rhea says she and Nikki are opposites, but opposites attract and the WWE women's tag titles are what they have in common. After Rhea Ripley says the women's tag titles are their tickets to going wherever they want, Nikki says that "Super Brutality" is ready to fly and that they need matching outfits. When Nikki proposes matching outfits in blue, Rhea says blue looks better on Nikki.

Big E retains the WWE Championship against Bobby Lashley in a steel cage match following a Big Ending from the second rope. During the match, Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander keep Big E from climbing out of the cage, but they are soon beaten up by Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods after Woods slams the cage door into Lashley's head and Lashley leaves through it. All four men are ejected from the match during the commercial break. After the match, Drew McIntyre shows up and points his sword at Big E.

This week on Raw Talk: "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Drew McIntyre and Keith "Bearcat" Lee!

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