Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 24, 2023

Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Shotzi and Charlotte Flair head to the ring to start tonight's show. Becky says it has been a while, then says that she has come around to SmackDown and that she agreed to team with everyone because the answer will always be yes when it comes to getting a piece of Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane, Asuka) at WarGames. Bianca says they have a solid team, then says that Damage CTRL has gone low for quite some time, but with two rings, one cage, no disqualifications and plenty of weapons, they are not only going lower, they are going to war. Shotzi, who looks forward to the carnage, says Damage CTRL sought to humiliate her but only made her more dangerous and unbreakable, and she cannot wait to unleash her frenzy of madness on them. Charlotte says WarGames is not only a new beginning for the four of them, but the end of Damage CTRL, who show up as if on cue. Only Bayley shows up, however, and says she never thought she would be Charlotte and Becky on the same side "fighting the good fight" and knows that they will take shots at each other due to their egos. She also says that being a mom has made Becky soft and "okay with being picked last," then calls Damage CTRL the only real time walking into WarGames. Charlotte wants to know where the rest of Damage CTRL is, then Becky says she came to Chicago to fight, not to talk, and challenges Damage CTRL to a match with her and Charlotte tonight. Bayley says this is what she wanted, then says that Becky and Charlotte's team will implode tonight.

Backstage, Bayley tells the rest of Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane, Asuka) that Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair's team will implode and cease to co-exist tonight, then asks who will be in tonight's match with Becky and Charlotte tonight. Everyone agrees that Bayley should be in the match with Asuka.

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) after Rhea Ripley distracts the referee. After the match, Bobby Lashley is furious backstage.

Charlotte Flair shows up and says that she got with General Manager Nick Aldis and made Bayley's challenge official. Becky is confused by this, as Charlotte did not consult her first and asks Charlotte why she called her when she does not trust her, but Bianca tells Becky that she made that call, not Charlotte. Becky says she does not want to fight everybody, then says she is getting ready.

We hear from Dragon Lee, who says that lucha libre has been everything to himself and his family and that if one is not strong in heart and mind, one will not find success. He says failure was not an option, and he adapted, learned and refused to stay down. He says he represents his family before him as the evolution of lucha libre.

It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guest is the returning Kevin Owens, who is really Austin Theory in a Kevin Owens tanktop making fun of Owens. After Theory makes it to the ring, the real Kevin Owens shows up and says his suspension ended today, and after realizing they are making fun of him, threatens to punch them both again. Grayson says there are two of them and one of Owens, and says if it were not for Owens, he would have beaten LA Knight. Owens hints that if you keep mentioning someone's name, they are bound to show up, then LA Knight shows up when Theory mentions him. LA Knight says Grayson and Theory stepped in it tonight, and that they could not help themselves tonight only to get caught, and while he was going to let Owens punch them, they kept mentioning him, and they got caught again. He says Kevin Owens and Austin Theory make no difference in Grayson Waller losing to him, saying it is just a fact of life. Grayson says he can beat Knight, but Owens agrees with Knight. This leads to a brawl, and Owens and Knight clean house.

Kevin Owens and LA Knight beat Grayson Waller and Austin Theory.

Backstage, Becky Lynch is met by Bianca Belair, who tells her that Charlotte Flair was right and was not trying to step on her toes, then tells Becky to put her differences with Charlotte aside. She also says that she needs them to be on the same page for WarGames. Becky says she is cool.

Carlito heads to the ring. Carlito says that tomorrow will be his first match in a premium live event since 2010, but all he has been able to think about is Rey Mysterio and getting his hands on Santos Escobar for injuring Rey. Carlito issues a message to Escobar, telling him that he made a big mistake before Escobar shows up. Escobar tells Carlito that Rey Mysterio is his family, not Carlito's, and if it were not for Carlito, his family would still be together, and blames him for Rey's career being over. Escobar and Carlito brawl on the outside, and officials have to run out and stop it. Escobar heads to the back, but he returns through the crowd and attacks him on the outside.

Backstage, Santos Escobar attacks Carlito again, but Dragon Lee shows up and attacks Escobar before Escobar can break Carlito's arm.

Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) with a schoolkid pin from Wilson to Butch following the Bitter End on Prince after Ridge walks out on Butch during the match.

Backstage, Shotzi talks with Charlotte Flair, thanking her for helping her when she was at her lowest due to Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai) shaving her head. She says that Becky is just as hurt by the past as she was and that a few words could change things like it did for her.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews General Manager Nick Aldis, who says that Carlito is badly hurt and cannot compete tomorrow night, and that his match with Santos Escobar is postponed. Dragon Lee shows up wanting to teach Escobar a lesson tomorrow night, and Nick Aldis tells him he has his match.

We hear from The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh). Rhea Ripley says The Judgment Day runs all of WWE, and Finn Balor calls tonight's match a warm-up. Dominik Mysterio laughs at the fact that Jey Uso took out Randy Orton for more than two years, and JD McDonagh says that Jey Uso's team is better off staying at home. Priest says he cannot help but agree, and says that if Jey does not take Orton out, The Judgment Day will make sure Orton does not have another comeback.

Before the next match, Charlotte Flair is met by Becky Lynch, and both of them tell each other that they are on the same page.

LA Knight advertises Black Friday deals on WWEShop.com.

Damage CTRL (Bayley and Asuka) beat Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair after Charlotte Spears Asuka into Becky as Becky pins Becky following the Manhandle Slam. After the match, Becky and Charlotte argue before Becky walks off.

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Santos Escobar! Butch (and Bobby Lashley)! Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane, Asuka)!

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 17, 2023

"Road Dogg" Jesse James guests on commentary for tonight's show.

Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakoata Kai, Kairi Sane, Asuka) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Bayley says that her plan to bring Asuka into Damage CTRL is one of her greatest moments, and proclaims Damage CTRL to be the strongest faction in WWE right now. She says that Damage CTRL is playing chess while the rest of the women's division is playing Candy Land and that the rest of the women's division was not ready for Asuka. Dakota Kai reminds Bayley that she has yet to initiate Asuka into Damage CTRL, and Bayley offers Asuka a shirt, with Asuka takes. Dakota Kai then announces that Damage CTRL has challenged Shotzi, Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair to find a fourth member for WarGames. As Bayley celebrates this with the rest of the group, Shotzi's group shows up on the stage, but nobody is manning it. Shotzi strikes Damage CTRL from behind, and Bianca and Charlotte soon show up. Bianca, Charlotte, and Shotzi end up being outnumbered before retreating.

Next week's SmackDown will be on FS1!

Backstage, Bianca Belair tells Shotzi that they cannot rush into WarGames, even though Shotzi says she cannot help herself and loves getting payback. As Charlotte Flair says she has somebody in mind, General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and says he wants a fourth member by the end of the night, and Bianca goes recruiting.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match after Butch inadvertently boots Ridge Holland in the face after Elton Prince dodges. During the match, B-Fab is seen backstage with Bobby Lashley as Lashley watches the match. After the match, Lashley celebrates with The Street Profits, and Ridge Holland leaves without Butch.

Bianca Belair is seen talking with "Michin" Mia Yim backstage.

Backstage, Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakoata Kai, Kairi Sane, Asuka) is seen attacking "Michin" Mia Yim.

It is announced that Rey Mysterio has undergone successful knee surgery.

Dragon Lee beats Axiom. (The match comes after footage from earlier today where Dragon Lee wants a match with Santos Escobar, but ends up getting a match with Axiom to "show what lucha libre is all about.")

Santos Escobar heads to the ring. Escobar says never to meet your heroes, and that he patterned everything in his career off of Rey Mysterio and it was his wish that the next generation would see him like he saw Rey. He says Rey became a father figure to him and made him feel at home, but after last week, he realizes "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio was right about Rey. He says he deserved the United States Championship and wanted to bring in new members, but Rey Mysterio was the one doing both, then says they were supposed to be family only for Rey to side with "an outsider like Carlito" over him. Escobar then says that he hopes that the pain Rey is feeling reminds him of when Rey betrayed him, then apologizes for not doing more damage and hopes Rey got an infection, gets amputated and never comes back. Zelina Vega heads to the ring as Escobar insults Rey while Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro watch, then Zelina confronts Escobar. When Escobar tells Zelina they are done, Zelina slaps him and leaves. When Wilde and del Toro comfort Zelina, Escobar is surprised they are siding with Zelina over him and states that he made them and that they only exist because he lets them. This turns into a confrontation, and Escobar tells them to get out, calling them dead weight he does not need. As they leave, Escobar attacks them both from behind. Carlito shows up and Escobar keeps attacking Wilde and del Toro, and Escobar retreats.

It is announced that Backlash 2024 will take place in Lyon, France.

Austin Theory guests on commentary for the next match.

Grayson Waller beats Cameron Grimes following the distraction by Austin Theory.

Bianca Belair is seen talking with Zelina Vega backstage.

We look back on the supermarket brawl between Booker T and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin from the December 13, 2001 episode of SmackDown.

Backstage, Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakoata Kai, Kairi Sane, Asuka) celebrate just having attacked Zelina Vega.

The Bloodline (Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) is in the ring. Paul Heyman acknowledges Solo Sikoa for beating John Cena at Crown Jewel with several Samoan Spikes, then announces that John Cena is not here tonight after teasing his entrance to the ring, saying Cena will never appear in a WWE ring again thanks to Solo Sikoa. Heyman also says that not only can Cena no longer speak, but Cena cannot say goodbye to the fans himself, which leads to Heyman doing it for Cena before thanking Solo for Cena being unable to show up and hit his five moves of doom on everyone. Heyman then goes back to mocking John Cena being unable to communicate thanks to Solo Sikoa, then LA Knight shows up as Heyman reiterates once again that John Cena will never be coming back to WWE. LA Knight says that no matter how good Roman Reigns has been, he is still champion because of The Bloodline, which he says is a problem that he plans to solve. He says he is standing on SmackDown after losing at Crown Jewel and that The Bloodline will cease to be because he made it that way, and that everyone will fall until it is just him and Roman, starting with Jimmy Uso.

It is announced that Santos Escobar will face Carlito at Survivor Series WarGames.

Backstage, Bianca Belair meets with Shotzi and Charlotte Flair, and Bianca tells Charlotte to make the call.

LA Knight beats Jimmy Uso. After the match, Solo Sikoa shows up, but Jimmy Uso gets up and attacks LA Knight from behind, allowing Solo to hit Knight with the Samoan Spike. As Solo and Jimmy Uso attack LA Knight on the announce table, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up and fights them. LA Knight and Cody Rhodes soon stand tall in the ring.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair tells Bianca Belair and Shotzi that she has made the call, but she does not know if their potential fourth member will show up in time.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes that he has to leave the building. Cody leaves.

Bianca Belair, Shotzi and Charlotte Flair head to the ring. Charlotte says they are running out of time, then says that they accept Damage CTRL's (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakoata Kai, Kairi Sane, Asuka) WarGames challenge. She says she knows a thing or two about turning on a best friends and that there is a thin line between love and hate. She then says that if they are going to war, there is one person she wants on her side. Damage CTRL shows up, and Bayley brags about beating up all potential candidates for their fourth participant before stating that Bianca, Charlotte, and Shotzi will not even make it out of the building tonight. Suddenly, Becky Lynch shows up and stands alongside Bianca, Shotzi and Charlotte, and both sides brawl to end the show.

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)! Carlito! LA Knight!

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for November 14, 2023

In footage from earlier today, Andre Chase says he is cooperating with the investigation regarding him and The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) and that it is business as usual.

The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) beat Andre Chase and Duke Hudson to become two-time NXT Tag Team Champions! This happens as members of the Chase University Student Section walk out, leading to "Walkout!" chants from the crowd.

We hear from Lita, who picks Roxanne Perez vs. Lash Legend for the women's qualifier and Trick Williams vs. Joe Coffey for the men's qualifier tonight.

Backstage, Baron Corbin congratulates "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio on staying a champion, then talks about his match with Wes Lee and how he plans to add a trip to the hospital to his list. Dominik says he will be watching and will have his back.

It's time for Supernova Sessions. Tonight's guests are Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa). Chad Gable tells Noam Dar that he is lucky he still Heritage Cup champion, but Jakara Jackson says luck has nothing to do with it. Noam Dar says Akira Tozawa is not on his level, but Tozawa says the cup would be his if not for the rest of Meta-Four (Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson). As Lash Legend says nobody tells Noam Dar what to do and that she will qualify for the Iron Survivor Challenge tonight and Otis get turned on by what Lash says, Oro Mensah tells Akira Tozawa to stick to dancing, and this leads to both sides arguing. This leads to Alpha Academy teasing Otis as his next challenger, but it ultimately becomes Gable, and when Noam Dar swings at Gable, Gable ducks and headbutts him.

Lash Legend beats Roxanne Perez to qualify for the women's Iron Survivor Challenge after an already ejected Jakara Jackson shows up, distracting the referee so that Kiana James can grab Roxanne from the outside so that Lash Legend can hit a pump kick and eventually win.

Backstage, people are talking about the tag team and Heritage Cup matches tonight when Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo show up saying nobody cares what anything has. Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo show up to celebrate, and not even they want anything to do with Humberto and Garza, who eventually start a brawl with everyone else.

In footage from yesterday, Lyra Valkyria is invited to a warrior's tea ceremony by Xia Li as she is coming up with a gameplan for Xia Li.

Lyra Valkyria heads to Xia Li's warrior's tea ceremony. Xia Li says her warriors' spirit has been alive in the last months, but she wants to make sure they are on a better playing field when they challenge for the NXT Women's Championship. Xia Li makes the tea, and says that much like the tea leaves in the hot water, Lyra Valkyria will crumble, and that she will consume her. When Xia Li offers the tea, Lyra declines. Xia says she will show no remorse, and Lyra says she expects nothing less.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes. Trick says the punch to Carmelo's face was an accident, and Carmelo insists that he did not attack Trick. He says things got heated, but it is squashed now. Trick says he does not know what tricks Lexis King has up his sleeve, but he will get his. Carmelo then says Trick needs to get his and qualify for the Iron Survivor Challenge, then says Gallus will be out there and so will he.

In backstage footage from moments ago, Kiana James brags about keeping Roxanne Perez out of the Iron Survivor Challenge this year. Meanwhile, Arianna Grace is still angry at Karmen Petrovic, and when Gigi Dolin confronts her for it, she ends up challenging Arianna to a match.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Bron Breakker, who says he has no regrets for what he did to Mr. Stone because he hurts people and breaks everyone. Dijak then shows up and declares himself the one man Bron cannot break, and Bron tells him to stay out of his way or else he will be begging for retribution.

Trick Williams beats Joe Coffey to qualify for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge despite some inadvertent miscommunication that leads to Trick tumbling out of the ring as Cameron Hayes pulls Wolfgang off the ring apron.

Backstage, Wes Lee is met by Ilja Dragunov, and congratulates Dragunov on staying champion. Wes Lee admits he needed some time off after that match, but he is getting back on track starting with Baron Corbin tonight. Dragunov says he will get a closer look tonight, and Wes Lee says Dragunov should be wary of any and all challengers that will be coming out from all sides for him and his title.

Backstage, Baron Corbin is met by Lexis King. Corbin gives Lexis King credit for taking Trick Williams out to make a name for himself. After keeping his means of taking Trick out mum, he tells Corbin he will be watching him in the main event tonight.

The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) beat OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price).

We hear from Joe Gacy, who says he has been wandering aimlessly like a man in the desert looking for water that doesn't exist and that he is trying to find his place and purpose, and on nights like this, he can feel the energy of the fans who label him and put him into occupied spaces because he seems like somebody familiar to him. He then says he is his own person and that he is here right now. He admits he may be unhinged, but NXT is where is begins and where it ends and it may be where he lets go.

Gigi Dolin beats Arianna Grace after Arianna gets caught by the referee using the ropes for leverage on a pinfall attempt.

We see a video package chronicling the history between Von Wagner and Mr. Stone.

Backstage, Von Wagner and Mr. Stone say they have been through a lot, and Mr. Stone invites Von Wagner to his family's home for dinner. Von Wagner is seen rubbing on the scar on his head.

Backstage, Jacy Jayne helps Andre Chase get away from the media.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Eddy Thorpe, who says 2023 has been a trip and that his strap match with Dijak depleted him physically and mentally. He says that he is back and proving he is ready to go when Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey and Myles Borne show up. Dempsey says he will stretch Eddy like he has never been stretched before. Eddy says the toughest have tried to bend him but have never broken him, but Dempsey says it is because he has not step in the ring with people like them.

Baron Corbin beats Wes Lee after Wes Lee inadvertently takes out "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio on the outside shortly after he shows up and runs back into the ring only for Corbin to hit End of Days. After the match, Ilja Dragunov gets in the ring and fights Corbin, but Corbin also hits him with End of Days. Afterwards, Dragunov tells Corbin that he made a grave mistake and that he will have to live with the consequences, and if he wants an NXT Championship match that badly, he has it, and he will see him at Deadline.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 3, 2023

LA Knight heads to the ring to start tonight's show. LA Knight admits that nearly 1200 days of being a world champion is impressive, but he dropped Roman Reigns on his head and he will do it again at Crown Jewel. He says that he has come to take over everything Roman thinks that he owns and that it will be the end of Roman's reign, then Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman head to the ring. Roman Reigns re-introduces himself, saying it is not clear to LA Knight who he his, then says that he has managed to get everyone's attention and get everyone on his side before giving him credit for that, for it is not easy to do. Roman accuses LA Knight of pushing the business back while he himself has pushed it forward, and states that he has turned the business into "a billion-dollar industry" while LA Knight has got people to chant for him and make fun of his cousin. Roman then tells LA Knight to enjoy tonight, for tomorrow, he will crush him and leave him in the desert, and he will not be the last person he does this to. LA Knight says Roman feels "pretty unbeatable" after beating everyone in front of him, but he is not coming at Roman from the same angle that everyone else has and that he is here not to finish something, but to start something: his own era. He says that he will be the one to beat Roman, and while Roman has done a great job being a megastar, he has been the megastar because he lives it everyday. He also says he does not do warning shot, and tells him to finish the job or else he will finish him. Officials, including General Manager Nick Aldis, get between Roman and LA Knight to keep things from getting physical.

Before the next match, Kayla Braxton interviews Austin Theory, who says that he is used to taking hits because he is "The 150 Million Hit Man" and that he has an attractive face, not a punchable one, and after tonight, he will not have to wear a mask for Halloween.

Grayson Waller guests on commentary for the next match.

Kevin Owens beats Austin Theory.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bianca Belair. As Bianca Belair talks about how she wants vengeance against Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai), she is suddenly attacked from behind by Bayley and Iyo Sky. General Manager Nick Aldis and officials rush in to restore order.

Backstage, Logan Paul is met by Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who wish him the best of luck against Rey Mysterio. As Lashley tells The Street Profits that Logan Paul showing up and taking what he wants is what it is all about, B-Fab shows up and wants to talk with Lashley in private.

Before the next match, Shotzi's partner is revealed to be Charlotte Flair.

Shotzi and Charlotte Flair beat Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.

Solo Siko and Paul Heyman head to the ring. Paul Heyman says that Roman Reigns is the one who calls the shots, and when he does, he turns to Solo Sikoa as an enforcer. He says that Solo Sikoa has a bright future in WWE, not just as an enforcer, but as a future Tribal Chief and that one does not reach that position without bodies at their feet, especially when one of those bodies is John Cena. As Heyman says John Cena could have made it easier, Solo Sikoa takes the mic and asks Heyman why he is wasting his breath on the fans when they are here to talk to John Cena face-to-face.John Cena heads to the ring, and Solo says he is pissed off that he has to wait until tomorrow to fight him, then says he has orders from Roman Reigns to give John Cena the microphone so he can say goodbye to the fans while he still can. He says that come tomorrow, John Cena will not be able, then hands Cena the microphone. Cena asks Solo who he realizes who he is dealing with at is evident that Cena's voice is hoarse, then says that he has waited over a year for Solo to speak and asks if this is all he has. He says that he will say goodbye for the fans, not to them, and that Solo only has a job because of Roman and is more of a "bargain basement Tazz rip-off" than an enforcer before telling him that the only place Solo's thumb is going is up Solo's own ass.

Backstge, Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai) brag about beating up Bianca Belair backstage, then Bayley says Bianca will never learn her lesson and that she will beat her tonight before joking about facing Iyo Sky for the WWE Women's Championship. General Manager Nick Aldis then shows up and says that to ensure a winner between Bayley and Bianca, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai are barred from ringside. Iyo tells Bayley she can handle it before she and Dakota leave.

Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat The Brawling Brutes (Butch and Ridge Holland) in a Good Old Fashioned Donnybrook Match after putting Butch through a table after Elton Prince smashes a pint glass on Butch's head.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is met by Paul Heyman, who advises him to have a lot of medical personnel on hand tomorrow, because LA Knight will need them after the fans witness the most savage version of Roman Reigns they have ever seen. Aldis asks Heyman if he is done, Heyman says "With LA Knight? Hardly."

General Manager Nick Aldis hosts a weigh-in between Logan Paul and Rey Mysterio for their upcoming United States Championship Match at Crown Jewel. Logan Paul is introduced first, followed by Rey Mysterio. Logan Paul's official weight is 213 lbs. Rey Mysterio's official weight is 175 lbs. Both men then have a face-off, and after Logan Paul patronizingly pats Rey on the head, Rey slaps Logan in the face before hitting him with the microphone.

Bianca Belair beats Bayley in a match that also sees Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai barred from ringside after Bianca hits Bayley with her hair in response to Bayley grabbing it before hitting the K.O.D. for the win. After the match, Bianca grabs Bayley for another K.O.D. on the outside, and this time, she sends a message to Iyo Sky by putting Bayley through the announce table.

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

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 13, 2023

John Cena heads to the ring to start tonight's show. John Cena heads to the ring to start tonight's show. As Cena introduces everyone to tonight's show, Roman Reigns shows up with Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman. Roman tells Cena that if he is going to open his show, he had better do it the right way, then demands that the fans acknowledge him. He then says the fans are chanting for a coward and that Cena only arrived and called himself the greatest of all time only because he took his leave, then says he is the greatest. Roman then says they have done this before and handled it, and that they will do this again. He then gives Cena a choice of leaving or being forced to leave. Cena says there is a lot of anticipation for what is about to happen, and says that WWE is unpredictable and SmackDown even less so, and with both of them in the ring, it is impossible to tell what will happen next. He then tells him that he is going to acknowledge him, not fight him, over being champion for 1,138 days. He says that respect and that accomplishment is earned, and he is not here to fight him because he has not earned it. Cena then tells Roman that he knows someone who has: LA Knight, who heads to the ring. Cena tells Knight it is his time and hands him the microphone, then Knight asks Roman "Ya pissin' your pants yet?" before stating that he is standing in his way and introducing himself to Roman, telling him things have changed since he left. Roman says he is proud of Knight getting the fans to chant his name after a few months, then wants to know what makes Knight think he can be in the same ring as him. As Knight tells him that speaking like that gets one spoken about in the past tense, Knight explains himself only to be attacked from behind by Jimmy Uso. Knight takes care of Jimmy Uso, then stands up to Roman, who leaves with the rest of The Bloodline. Roman then sics Solo on LA Knight, who then stands on the apron before leaving, saying it is him and Knight tonight. Knight dares Solo to get in the ring so he can turn him upside down and use him as a mop.

Before the next match, Elton Strong gets out of his wheelchair on the stage.

Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat The Brawling Brutes (Butch and Ridge Holland) after Elton Prince fakes a knee injury, allowing Kit Wilson to get the cheap shot on Ridge Holland from the ring apron and Elton Prince to win with a schoolkid pin.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Carlito, who has now returned to WWE and SmackDown. Carlito says there is only word to describe him: cool. Bobby Lashley shows up and welcomes Carlito back, saying his return was nothing short of amazing, then says the last time he saw him was when he was beating him up, which was a long time ago. Carlito then proposes his first match back in WWE being against Lashley, then he is attacked from behind by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Officials, including Adam Pearce, stop things before they get worse.

Backstage, The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar, Zelina Vega) and Dragon Lee check on Carlito when Bayley shows up calling what is going on "a pity party." Zelina confronts Bayley, and this leads to an argument and WWE official Adam Pearce putting Bayley and Zelina in a match that will happen next.

Backstage, Roman Reigns talks with Jimmy Uso, who says he is playing Roman's playbook and is calling an audible if something does not look right. Roman tells Jimmy that the longer "Main Event" Jey Uso has the tag team titles with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is a bigger slap in the face to their legacy, and that Jimmy needs to take care of it.

Bayley beats Zelina Vega following the distraction from Iyo Sky. After the match, Iyo Sky and Bayley gang up on Zelina Vega, then Charlotte Flair runs into the ring, forcing Iyo and Bayley to retreat.

LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa is official for later tonight.

Triple H heads to the ring. Triple H says he has Adam Pearce - who has had a successful in-ring career and has done an incredible job as an official on both shows in the last three years - in the ring, and thanks him for the thankless job he has succeeded at so far. He then says that he does not have to do this job alone and that he will no longer be alone, and that WWE official Adam Pearce is the new General Manager of Raw. Before Triple H can announce who the General Manager of SmackDown is, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up and says The Judgment Day were screwed out of the tag team titles and is frustrated that "Main Event" Jey Uso and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes are defending "their" titles. Somehow, Triple H is able to hear Dominik Mysterio, then says Dominik is yelling at the wrong people and that he should be talking to SmackDown's new General Manager: "The National Treasure" Nick Aldis, who suddenly shows up on the outside and enters the ring. Nick Aldis shows up and shakes hands with Triple H and Adam Pearce, then says he is happy to have this position and see some friendly competition between Raw and SmackDown, then mentions the deal that Cody Rhodes made to move Jey Uso to Raw. Dominik then says that Cody and Jey are the problem, but Aldis says he will deal with them later. Dominik threatens to slap whoever has been moved to SmackDown and make them respect him, then Kevin Owens shows up and hits Dominik with a Stunner. Backstage, Roman Reigns is furious that Kevin Owens is on his show, Jey Uso is on Raw and Jimmy Uso is on his couch drinking his water when he should be making the play. Jimmy Uso and Solo leave Roman's dressing room.

We see a video package for Dragon Lee.

Backstage, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven proposes to new General Manager Nick Aldis new women's tag team titles with Italian leather to replace the current ones that are supposedly cursed. Aldis dismisses them, then meets with Charlotte Flair and tells her that she will go one-on-one with Iyo Sky following what happened last week with Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai) distracting the referee, saying that things are going to change around here. Aldis leaves, then Charlotte runs into Triple H and Jade Cargill. Charlotte says she knows who Jade is. Jade Cargill says "It's my pleasure," to which Charlotte replies "Oh, it will be."

"Main Event" Jey Uso and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes retain the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships against Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. After the match, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa show up as Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes head to the back, and both teams have a staredown. Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns show up, and Roman stares down Cody. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up with officials before things get worse.

LA Knight beats Solo Sikoa. During the match, Jimmy Uso goes for a Spear on Knight, but John Cena shows up ans tops him with the Attitude Adjustment. Solo hits Cena with the Samoan Spike, but Knight hits Solo with the BFT for the win. After the match, Knight gets hit with a Spear by Roman Reigns.

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

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince)! Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai)! Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)!

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 10, 2023

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody admits he never thought he would stand in an NXT ring, and now that he is, something feels right, as he is in Florida where the Rhodes have made their name. Cody then states that he has not an announcement, but announcements. He first announces that the men will also have an NXT Breakout Tournament after the women's tournament, then announces that the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will also be coming back. The crowd wishes Dragunov a happy birthday, then Dragunov welcomes Cody to NXT, saying that his announcements bring excitement and life to NXT before admitting he has wanted to meet a man who has the passion and will to suffer for the fans. He says that Cody has a fire that burns with passion and brings everything to the next level and that he ca do it, too, then Rhea Ripley and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio show up. Dominik says that the fans are here to see him, and says that while Dragunov is the NXT Champion, he does not compare to him, the "true, double-A champion." Dragunov says he is not surprised Dominik wants to talk when no one wants to listen to him, then says his father used to work in a prison, and that he knows how to turn a barking dog into a sweet, little puppy. Rhea whispers into Dominik's ear while Cody whispers into Dragunov's, and Dominik dares Dragunov to put the NXT title on the line tonight and prove he is half the man he says he is. Cody takes this as Dominik not being willing to defend his title, but Rhea says he has been carrying WWE on his back the entire year and has won his title again. Dragunov says today is a day of celebration, and he could not think of a better gift than eating Dominik alive. After Dragunov tells Rhea he will eat Dominik alive, Cody makes the match official, then adds a special guest referee: L.A. Knight.

We see footage from earlier today of John Cena entering the arena.

Shotzi guests on commentary for the next match.

Asuka beats Roxanne Perez. After the match, Kiana James gets in the ring to attack Roxanne, but Shotzi gets in the ring and beats Kiana up.

We see footage from earlier today of Paul Heyman entering the arena.

Backstage, Gallus are pumped for their six-man Pub Rules match. Meanwhile, Tyler Bate and Butch talk strategy, with Butch saying he needs the Tyler Bate he has had battle after battle with before Ridge Holland shows up and says it is fight night.

Tyler Bate and The Brawling Brutes (Butch and Ridge Holland) beat Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) in a Pub Rules Match.

We see a video package for Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Lyra Valkyria when Tegan Nox shows up and congratulates Lyra on her victory last week, while Lyra congratulates Tegan on having a great match last night. Tegan then tells Lyra that her title match must wait as she wants Becky again, but Lyra says she has worked hard for this title shot and that she is not letting anyone get in her way.

John Cena heads to the ring. He says NXT may be the future, but it is making history tonight after what has happened so far tonight, including the fans singing his own theme song, and states that the fans makes NXT what it is every Tuesday night. Cena says it is an honor to share space with the fans tonight, then says he is not alone in that case, as this is why LA Knight and Cody Rhodes are here. The fans then chant "Thank You Cena." He thanks the fans for creating the environment that a long list of WWE Superstars want to visit, as everyone is Raw, SmackDown and NXT. He says he could not say yes to Carmelo Hayes fast enough last week, as they share the same common values as they go into his match with Bron Breakker. Suddenly, Bron Breakker shows up, and the fans chant "Bron Breakker Sucks" to John Cena's theme before Breakker says it is a big night for NXT before stating the fans came here to see him (to which Cena jokes they can't), not Cena. Bron Breakker then says that John Cena is living in a fantasy land just like Carmelo Hayes is for thinking he can beat him. John Cena says that Bron Breakker is made for the business and is athletically gifted, but lacks respect and has a bad attitude. He says he did not come here to run Breakker down, then says he is here for his match before respectfully wishing Breakker good luck tonight. Cena extends his hand, but Breakker punches Cena instead. Breakker goes for the Spear, but Cena avoids it and goes for the Attitude Adjustment, which Breakker barely escapes.

Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, who propose a ten-team over-the-top battle royal where the winners challenge them for the NXT Tag Team Championships at Halloween Havoc. Cody makes it official for next week as the "Bada Bing Bada Boom Battle Royal."

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Baron Corbin, who finds it odd that Dragunov is talking about passion and has a match with Dominik Mysterio that he knows he can win. He says Dragunov is not fooling him and that he is ducking him after knowing what he is capable of, and says that he is deserving of a title shot. He says that everyone around here is all the same, then leaves when LA Knight's entrance theme hits.

Ilja Dragunov retains the NXT Championship against "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio after special guest referee LA Knight helps counter the interference from Finn Balor and JD McDonagh by while Trick Williams stops Rhea Ripley from getting physically involved. After the match, Baron Corbin shows up, and Dragunov is suddenly attacked from behind by Dijak, who states that the NXT Championship is before telling Baron Corbin "I beat you to it. He's mine!"

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes thanks John Cena for taking his call last week when Trick Williams shows up and introduces himself. Carmelo apologizes to Trick, but Cena says they will be champions again. Carmelo Hayes leaves, then Trick asks Cena "When did you know it was your time?" Cena and Trick leave the room.

We see footage of Paul Heyman talking to Ava from "NXT Anonymous."

Jade Cargill is welcomed to the arena by Shawn Michaels.

Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by Baron Corbin, who tells Cody that he owes him and to make the match against him and Dragunov at Halloween Havoc, and that he is willing to wipe the slate clean between them. Cody says he has a good case, but so does Dijak and the winner of Carmelo Hayes vs. Bron Breakker. Cody then tells Corbin he will get his match if he can beat Dijak and the winner of Carmelo vs. Bron next week.

Backstage, Rhea Ripley and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio are met by the NXT locker room, most importantly Nathan Frazer, who confronts Dominik for his behavior as of late. Rhea tells Dominik that Frazer is a nobody, then she and Dominik leave.

Lola Vice beats Dani Palmer to advance in the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.

At Chase University, Thea Hail suddenly shows up, saying Jacy Jayne says it is time to come back to class, assuming Jacy shows up, too. Unfortunately, Jacy Jayne's presence causes chaos, and when Jacy shares a photo, another student gets in trouble for it. Jacy turns things around with the news that Andrew Chase and Duke Hudson are in next week's tag team battle royal.

Backstage, Bron Breakker is met by Paul Heyman. Heyman talks about how he has worked with his father and uncle, then says Breakker has the best both have to offer and that Breakker in the main event of WrestleMania is the future. He says the only thing standing in way is Carmelo Hayes, but Bron Breakker says that regardless of who stands in his way, he will break them all. Heyman then calls Roman Reigns after Breakker leaves.

We see a person flipping the channels on a CRT television looking at footage of WWE. He sees footage of Brian Pillman, then we find out Pillman is his father. We then get a glimpse of the man, who is none other than Brian Pillman Jr., who is no longer in All Elite Wrestling. He says Pillman was one of the most influential in the business and that everyone had fond memories of him. He then says he, his own son, does not, as he lost him when he was young. He says being a WWE Superstar is the last thing he wanted to be, but the industry is in his blood and he has no choice but to embrace it and bring pain to the business that brough him grief. He says he wants people to see him and think only of him, then says he is "nobody's junior" and that he is taking the last name of the man who really raised him: King.

Backstage, Kiana James thanks Asuka for leaving enough of Roxanne Perez for her before leaving. Blair Danveport shows up and talks with Asuka briefly, then Kelani Jordan and Fallon Henley meet with Asuka before Tiffany Stratton shows up and introduces herself while mocking the rest of the locker room. Asuka leaves, then Henley confronts Tiffany for her behavior. Tiffany says her father taught her to treat people like Henley differently, then leaves.

Before the next match, Paul Heyman introduces himself before introducing Bron Breakker as "the single, most talented performer on the NXT roster" and "a WrestleMania moment waiting to happen."

Carmelo Hayes beats Bron Breakker after John Cena stops Breakker from using the ring steps as a weapon and stops Solo Sikoa from getting involved, brawling with him to the back. After the match, Bron Breakker hits Carmelo Hayes with a Spear. He then says that win or lose, there is only badass in all of WWE. Suddenly, a gong is heard, followed by a motorcycle, as The Undertaker shows up as "The American Badass." The Undertaker shows up on a motorcycle and rides it around the ring, then has a staredown with Bron Breakker in the middle of the ring. Breakker calls Undertaker an old timer and says there is only one badass around here. The Undertaker says he has been watching Breakker for a long time, and one day, he will be a very special talent. He then says it is not today before distracting him with the microphone and punching him in the face. The Undertaker then choke slams Bron Breakker in the middle of the ring before telling him there is always an older, bigger, badder, badass waiting around the corner and that he just met the baddest of them all.

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 22, 2023

John Cena heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cena says he has been able to do a lot of things since the fans let him come back home and head to a lot of places, then says tonight will be different because he came back to compete and tonight is the night he would like to have a match. He says that he is angry enough to fight The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa), and that he has found a phenomenal tag team partner who is just as angry as he is: "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. AJ Styles heads to the ring and asks Cena if he wants to tag The Bloodline, then calls The Bloodline out. Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa show up and get on the ring apron, then Jimmy Uso steps down before Solo slowly does the same.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce meets with John Cena and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, saying he has to talk with Paul Heyman to make their challenge with The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa) official.

The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar) beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) after Lashley plants Rey on the ring apron as Angelo Dawkins distracts the referee and Dawkins goes for a powerbomb only for Rey to roll him up for the win.

As the show looks back on The Rock's surprise return last week and how it led to over 153 million views on social media, Austin Theory shows up and takes his anger out on the commentary team, wanting some of the credit for that moment while ripping the top of the table off and being told by officials to head to the back.

We hear from Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre. Isla says magic has been in their blood since the beginning of time and that they see things other do not. She also says that the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships seem to be a source of misfortune to the point they are cursed.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce tells Austin Theory he cannot hijack the show. As The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) show up and make fun of Theory for making an ass out of himself, Grayson Waller shows up and tells Austin Theory that The Brawling Brutes are jealous and have never seen a real star before. Butch says he and Ridge know a lot about fighting, and Pearce says that is a good idea, making the match official.

Backstage, Bobby Lashley chews out The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) out for their loss, and tells him to give all the clothes and the rings back and sit in catering if they cannot pull the trigger.

Charlotte Flair shows up to watch the next match from ringside.

Iyo Sky retains the WWE Women's Championship against Asuka after Charlotte Flair attacks Bayley for helping Iyo Sky get to the ropes from the outside to break the Asuka Lock, distracting Asuka and allowing Iyo Sky to hit Over The Moonsault to retain.

Backstage, The Bloodline (Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) are met by WWE official Adam Pearce, who shows up with a contract for a tag team match against John Cena and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Paul Heyman says that as long as the match is not tonight, he is fine with it. Pearce then mentions the match is at Fastlane, which Jimmy approves of. Heyman tells Jimmy that the match usually needs approval from Roman Reigns, but Jimmy tells to let him know what Roman says. Solo tells Heyman not to worry about it, because after tonight, there will be nobody left to fight them at Fastlane.

We hear from Kit Wilson, who talks about Elton Prince's shoulder injury and his long, difficult road to recovery. We then see a montage of Kit helping Elton get better while a nurse says "Elton Prince has a separated shoulder. He'll be fine."

Grayson Waller and Austin Theory beats The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) after Waller backs Butch into a ring post to break a sleeper hold on the outside and saves Theory from a Boston Crab from Ridge with a rolling Stunner, allowing Theory to hit the A-Town Down on Ridge for the win.

WWE official Adam Pearce oversees a contract signing for a match between the team of John Cena and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa) at Fastlane. Cena shows up first, followed by Styles, followed by The Bloodline. However, before Styles can make his entrance, he is attacked backstage by Jimmy Uso. Cena runs to the back as Solo Sikoa hits Styles with a diving headbutt from a stack of crates, and officials have to restore order and check on Styles as the TitanTron electronics briefly spark. Jimmy and Solo leave before Cena shows up to see to Styles.

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is placed on a stretcher and into an ambulance. Paul Heyman heads to the ring as Styles is placed into the ambulance and Mia Yim and Karl Anderson get in, with Karl telling John that he told Styles not to get involved with The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa). Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa head to the ring afterwards. Solo tosses the table and all of the chairs in the ring over the top rope to the outside, then Paul Heyman tries to speak only to be booed out of the building. He says that the fans can boo him all they want, then addresses the contract for The Bloodline's match at Fastlane and John Cena's partner not having a signature on the contract. Jimmy Uso takes the microphone out of Heyman's hand and says that if John Cena is smart like he says he is, he would have jumped into the ambulance and gotten far away from The Bloodline. He then says that John Cena will end up in an ambulance anyway, then Cena runs to the back, fights Solo on the outside, then fights Jimmy in the ring. The numbers game soon catches up to Cena as Jimmy superkicks him while Cena goes for an Attitude Adjustment on Solo. Solo then hits Cena with the Samoan Spike, then he and Solo stomp Cena before attacking him again. Jimmy Uso then signs the contract, and Solo does the same before Jimmy hits Cena with a second Uso Splash.

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Zelina Vega)! Charlotte Flair! Austin Theory and Grayson Waller!

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 8, 2023

Charlotte Flair and Shotzi beat Damage CTRL (Bayley and Iyo Sky) after Asuka shows up from behind Dakota Kai and takes the WWE Women's Championship from her, distracting Bayley and Iyo Sky. After the match, Asuka and Iyo Sky have a staredown in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, Jimmy Uso talks with Paul Heyman about what happened last week. Paul Heyman tells Jimmy Uso that Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns are not here tonight, then tells Jimmy that while he is not out, he is not fully in, but if Jimmy handles "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles tonight, he will take care of the details and hopefully bring The Bloodline back together. Paul Heyman leaves, then encounters Styles. Heyman asks Styles if he has enough problems in his life before tangling with him. Styles backs Heyman into a crate, but he is soon attacked by Jimmy Uso.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai). Bayley says Asuka is not the champion and should mind her business or else Damage CTRL will put her on the shelf. Iyo says she is ready for Asuka, and that this is a challenge for the title.

LA Knight heads to the ring. LA Knight talks about on Miz TV earlier this week, then says that he did not come to WWE to play, but to make his way to the top and take out anyone in his way. He then says Miz is the one playing and that he did not need Cena's endorsement as he has always endorsed himself. Nevertheless, Cena made the three count and gave Miz a bitter pill to swallow, but if Miz wants to be a cockroach that needs to be stomped out, then he will accept his challenge. Grayson Waller suddenly shows up and asks LA Knight if what he was doing is a good idea, then brings out Austin Theory. Waller brags about being the only undefeated tag team on the roster after beating Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar and potentially the best tag team of all time, then Theory says that Knight would not have beaten Miz if it were not for Cena, who he himself beat. He also mentions that he has already beaten LA Knight and has become a two-time United States Champion at the age of 26, and says LA Knight has "just been here" before telling Knight to take in his fifteen minutes of fame before Miz wipes him out. Knight calls Waller "a mush-mouthed moron" and Theory "a cross-eyed half-wit" and says that if they want to get served, they can do it right now so that Theory can get his keister kicked tonight.

Grayson Waller guests on commentary for the next match and announces that John Cena will be on The Grayson Waller Effect next week.

LA Knight beats Austin Theory despite Grayson Waller removing a top turnbuckle cover. After the match, Waller gets in the ring, but ends up begging LA Knight off instead.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says that if he is standing, he can fight. He says Jimmy Uso can attack him from behind as many times as he wants, but nothing will stop him from tearing his head off tonight.

Backstage, Paul Heyman meets with WWE official Adam Pearce regarding AJ Styles putting his hands on him and who is being traded to SmackDown. LA Knight shows up wanting a match with The Miz, and Pearce makes it for next week. Heyman introduces himself and admits he is a huge admirer of his work, then tells him to knock first in case he is meeting with Adam Pearce. Knight, not in the mood to be patronized, says "Yeah" in a very serious tone.

Before the next match, Finn Balor says there is nobody better than The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dom Mysterio) and tells everyone to get a good look at them, and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio mentions Rhea Ripley is halfway around the world in India while Damian Priest says they are proud of Rhea. Priest then brags that The Judgment Day have beaten Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens and taken the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships from them, something The Bloodline and Roman Reigns could not do. Dominik then says that The Judgment Day is a family and that they are equals, and that The Judgment Day is the most dominant group in all of WWE. The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch) then show up, and Butch says it is fight night before Ridge Holland states that they are here to have "a banger in Bean Town" before telling The Judgment Day they have picked the worst opponents, as he has broken people like Finn Balor. He then says Butch is the one to worry about, not him, and Finn Balor points at Butch only for Butch to grab the finger and twist it.

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland and Butch). During the match, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) are seen watching the match from backstage. After the match, Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and head to the ring for a staredown with The Judgment Day. Lashley says The Bloodline may be crumbling, but he and The Street Profits will be the ones taking over.

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles argues with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson about their current situation with Jimmy Uso. Styles says that if this is how things are going to be, then he does not want The O.C. anywhere near his match.

Backstage, we hear from Asuka, who says Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai) forgot that she was the champion and never got a rematch. She says that Iyo Sky has her title, but in two weeks, she is taking it back.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Jimmy Uso after Solo Sikoa refuses to attack "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for Jimmy Uso and turns his back on him. After the match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) attack AJ Styles and hand him over to Solo Sikoa, who hits Styles with the Samoan Spike.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 25, 2023

In memory of Terry Funk, 1944 - 2023. In memory of Rotunda Windham "Bray Wyatt", 1987 - 2023.

A ten-bell salute is held in memoriam of Terry Funk and Windham Rotunda, the latter known better as Bray Wyatt. Erick Rowan is seen standing next to Triple H.

We see a video package chronicling the career of Bray Wyatt. After the video package, the arena goes dark, save for a spotlight centered on a lone wooden rocking chair.

We see celebrity posts on X (formerly Twitter) paying tribute to Terry Funk.

Rey Mysterio beats Grayson Waller. During the match, Austin Theory shows up and distracts Rey, allowing Grayson to nearly win on a schoolkid pin. Santos Escobar soon shows up and brawls with Theory, and Grayson takes advantage when Rey gets a piece of Theory, clotheslining him and throwing him back into the ring. Grayson then punches Escobar in the face, but when he rolls back into the ring, Rey hits him with the 619 for the win.

We see posts on X (formerly Twitter) of WWE Superstars' memories of Bray Wyatt.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai). Bayley says Zelina Vega's wins over Iyo Sky were flukes and that Iyo Sky is a once-in-a-generation talent. She says that we are all in Iyo's era and that everyone should buckle up and enjoy the ride.

We look back on the debut of The Fiend.

Iyo Sky retains the WWE Women's Championship against Zelina Vega.

We see more posts on X (formerly Twitter) of WWE Superstars' memories of Bray Wyatt.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody Rhodes talks about a time when he was in the airport with his father Dusty Rhodes when somebody called Dusty "an egg-suckin' dog" and have some choice words for his grandmother, and how he soon caught his eyes on Terry Funk. He talks about how so many can call themselves Superstars and how few can call themselves "cowboys," then says that Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt were cowboys in the best of ways. He also talks about how Terry Funk actually took classes in West Texas State and how he had been a constant in professional wrestling for half a century, and how Terry Funk gave a chance to so many others in the business. After a video package memorializing Terry Funk's career, Cody talks about how extremely passionate and hardcore Terry was, Cody then announces that the next match is a Terry Funk Hardcore Tag Team Match.

We look back on Bray Wyatt's WWE Championship win.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat The Brawling Brutes (Butch and Ridge Holland) in the Terry Funk Hardcore Match. Despite being billed as a hardcore match, only one table is used as a weapon. Bobby Lashley shows up during the match to watch from ringside, and when Dunne pulls the table out from underneath the ring, he accidentally runs into Lashley, who has to collect himself. Near the end of the match, Butch goes up top to put Dawkins through the table, but Lashley shoves Butch down to the outside, and that allows The Street Profits to put Ridge Holland through the table for the win.

We look back on the very first edition of Firefly Fun House.

We see even more posts on X (formerly Twitter) of WWE Superstars' memories of Bray Wyatt.

We see footage from TMZ Sports of The Miz calling LA Knight a fad like Napster or Vanilla Ice, and says that if LA Knight keeps messing with him, he will not make it to next year's WrestleMania.

Before the next match, LA Knight says tonight is about Bray Wyatt and how one's greatest foes can turn out to be one's greatest helpers, and says that as he and Bray put each other through hell, Bray was making him ready for anything. He says that his heart breaks for Bray's family, but as he looks around, he knows that everyone can feel Bray's spirit in this building. LA Knight then thanks Bray Wyatt before addressing The Miz calling him a fad, saying that Miz "never was" and that even when he had a stunt double, the stunt double was the star, and that he was third wheel to The Rock and John Cena. LA Knight then tells The Miz that he can show him it is his game on Raw, SmackDown or even on TMZ, and tells Miz that a wise man once told him "The next time you see me...run."

We look back on Bray Wyatt's 2022 return.

We look back on Bray Wyatt's return promo.

LA Knight beats Finn Balor. After the match, the show ends with the lights going out gradually, Bray Wyatt-style, with a lit lantern left in the middle on the ring. A screenshot of Bray Wyatt in a darkened ring is seen on the TitanTron as the crowd chants "Thank you, Bray."

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar! Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai)! LA Knight!

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

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!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown LIVE recap for July 14, 2023

Bianca Belair heads to the ring to start tonight's show. She says people say things like "patience is a virtue" and "good things come to those who wait," but she says it is so hard to wait when you want something so badly. Bianca says it feels like she has been waiting forever to get a reamtch against Asuka to win back her championship, and mentions she had to go through hoops to get back what should have been hers anyway. She then says tonight is the night and that it is her night to show that not only patience is a virtue, but vengeance is sweet. Bianca says she will give Asuka what she deserves before she struts out as the WWE Women's Champion before Charlotte Flair shows up. Charlotte says Bianca has gotten her fired up, then says she means no respect when she expects Bianca to win her title back tonight in "Flair country." She also says she wants no confusion as to whom next in line, and reminds Bianca that when she wins, it will be the two of them in the ring for the WWE Women's Championship. Bianca says she will not jinx herself right now because she is focused on Asuka right now, but proclaims that there would be nothing bigger than the two of them facing off for the title at SummerSlam. Charlotte asks "So if you win...it's on?" Bianca says she is ready for Asuka, then the two of them shake hands.

Backstage, Sheamus says that The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) will get revenge against Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince), and Ridge Holland says that Pretty Deadly will be eaten alive.

Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus and Ridge Holland) after Elton Prince exposes the steel of a top turnbuckle, which Ridge Holland runs into before Elton Prince hits him with the top rope leg drop.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Grayson Waller. Grayson says he is not surprised he is getting a championship opportunity after having a match with Edge, and now everyone is talking about him, including The Rock, whom he says is more concerned about him than his family falling apart. Grayson then says that he is coming out of tonight's Fatal 4-Way match with his hand raised in victory.

It is announced that Jimmy Uso has suffered a a ruptured rib cartilage and will be out of action for the foreseeable future.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair is met by WWE official Adam Pearce, and tells him that she is leaving in order not to be involved in tonight's WWE Women's Championship Match. After Charlotte Flair leaves, Bayley and Iyo Sky show up, and Bayley says that Charlotte is not the only one looking forward to tonight. Charlotte returns and says "On second thought, I think I'll be staying."

SmackDown will air on FS1 next week.

Bayley beats Zelina Vega after Zelina hits her with the chacleta. After the match, Shotzi can be seen on the TitanTron, saying that Bayley does not have control over her and that she is not scared of her. She then says that she may be a little weird, but she is in control, and she shows how chaotic she can really be by cutting her own hair with a razor while stating that Bayley is the one who is scared. Bayley and Iyo Sky do not know what to make of this.

Jey Uso heads to the ring. Jey says that growing up, he and Jimmy Uso were inseperable. He says that being brothers is a good thing, but there is something to being a twin that makes being a twin that makes it that much better, as they share the same emotions. Jey admits he never thought he would be hurt by another family member, and while he respect his family and the hierarchy, but he disrespects all of Roman Reigns for what he did and threatens to spank Solo Sikoa for what he did last week. He also says that Paul Heyman has been puppeteering his whole family for over 40 years and that it will all end now, and that he is the real Tribal Chief. Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa show up, and Heyman states that Solo Sikoa is here to enforce the peace and that nothing will happen in the ring for a conversation, as it has happened this way long before, and announces that next week, Jey Uso and Roman Reigns will meet next week and discuss the rules of engagement. As for tonight, they are going to have a hat about things, and while he knows that Jey Uso feels hostility and vengeance on behalf of Jimmy Uso, Jey is starting to sound more and more like a Tribal Chief every single day. He then says that Jey Uso has no self-awareness and does not have what is needed to be the right-hand man, and tells Jey that what happened to Jimmy is all his fault, for he rose up against the Tribal Chief and wanted to be the head of the family, and tells Jimmy Uso that he caught a beating because of his brother Jey. Heyan says he does not know how Jey will forgive himself or how Jimmy will forgive Jey, and tells Jey that his parents will never forgive him. Heyman then tells Jey that he loves him, and yet he and Roman will never forgive him. Solo then silently demands the microphone, which heyman slowly hands to him, before telling Jey that what happened to Jimmy is all on him and that he will not forgive him either. Jey punches Solo, and both men brawl in the middle of the ring. Jey quickly comes out on top with a superkick before staring at Heyman and slowly advancing towards him. As Jey has Heyman cornered, he is attacked from behind by Solo Sikoa, but Jey fights off the Samoan Spike and beats him up before superkicking Heyman and hitting Solo with a tope suicida. Jey tells Heyman it is his fault, then grabs the chair and hits Solo with it when Solo gets back in the ring, and Solo and Heyman are forced to retreat.

Austin Theory guests on commentary for the next match.

Santos Escobar beats Grayson Waller, Butch and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to advance in the WWE United States Championship Invitational. During the match, AJ Styles almost has the match won when he finds out via the TitanTron that Karrion Kross is attacking Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. Kross says he and Styles are not done yet, and when he heads to the back, he is laid out by Grayson Waller, who is in turn laid out by Santos Escobar to win.

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles checks on the rest of The O.C. (Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, "Michin" Mia Yim) and says it is not over.

Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) run into Bobby Lashley on his way out of his limousine. Lashley greets them, then the three of them ride off in the limousine.

We hear from Rey Mysterio, Cameron Grimes, and Sheamus prior to next week's United States Championship Invitational match.

LA Knight shows up on the stage. He talks about how he is suddenly everywhere and how everyone wants to use his name to get views and clicks, then says he is the best decision WWE has ever made because he stands head and shoulders above the rest and nobody can touch him. He then says Austin Theory's title is in trouble, not because five people are vying for it, but because he is gunning for it. LA Knight says that regardless of what people call him, they will be calling him champion because this is his game.

At the start of the next match, Bayley shows up alongside Iyo Sky with a ticket to the show in her hand. Later in the match, Charlotte Flair shows up in the front row, also with a ticket.

Bianca Belair vs. Asuka for the WWE Women's Championship ends in a no-contest. Later on in the match, Bayley tries to interfere, but Charlotte hits her with a big boot. Iyo Sky then distracts Bayley, but she steps out of the way of a Spear by Charlotte, which hits Bayley and ends the match. After the match, Iyo Sky and Bayley scheme to cash in on Asuka, but Asuka spits blue mist into Bayley's face and avoids being cashed in on.

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

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince)! Asuka! The Latino World Order (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Zelina Vega)!