Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 8, 2020

Backstage, Mandy Rose talks with Otis. Mandy says her match with Sonya Deville has been a long time coming, and tells Otis to focus on his match tonight. Meanwhile, Sonya Deville tells Dolph Ziggler that she will give Mandy "five years' worth of beatings." Ziggler says he will be backstage waiting, and asks her to go easy on the face. Sonya says she cannot make any promises.

Sonya Deville beats Mandy Rose after catching a high knee and grabbing the tights during a schoolkid pin.

The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake), The Miz and John Morrison beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) and The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) in an eight-man tag match.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews King Corbin, who says that he is tagging with two assassins tonight against Daniel Bryan and "his stupid coach" Drew Gulak after beating them down and making them kiss his feet. He says he is looking past tonight and at Money In The Bank and how he will torture his opponents at WWE headquarters. He wants to see how far Rey Mysterio can fly or which door Aleister Black is hiding behind. He says Otis will not get past the ground floor and clog up the elevator shaft like he does his arteries, and that he can smell the fresh air at the top of WWE headquarters already.

Renee Young interviews Jeff Hardy in the ring. Jeff says he has climbed some tall mountains in WWE and Swanton Bombed off most of them, but also dove into some serious lows. Sheamus is watching from backstage, asking who even cares about Jeff. Jeff thanks the fans for standing behind him for all these years and asks them to stand behind him one more time. Sheamus heads towards the ring just before Jeff calls him out, and Sheamus shows up. Sheamus says Jeff Hardy begging for "one more sip from the bottle" is the saddest thing he has ever seen, as the fans are not here to give him "a pity swig."He then says than the fans of Jeff after his constant mess-ups, and says he used to respect him after Jeff calls him a hater. Sheamus asks how many wasted second chances a man could have, and says his next failure is around the corner. He then says that he has been cutting off SmackDown's weakest flames since his return, and that Jeff's flame has been "barely burning." Sheamus then says it's time to put it out. This leads to a brawl in the ring, which ends with Jeff hitting a Twist of Fate followed by the Swanton Bomb.

We see a preview for "Undertaker: The Last Ride," airing this Sunday on WWE Network after Money In The Bank.

Braun Strowman shows up. He says that he debuted with The Wyatt Family, but Bray Wyatt did not create him and felt threatened by him back then and should feel more threatened now. He then tells Bray that if he has something to say to him, to say it to his face. Bray shows up, and says it is a shame it had to come to this as he just wanted Strowman to say he is sorry. Strowman says he owes him nothing, and that Bray will be the one who is sorry on Sunday. Bray says a good creator knows his own creations and knows not just what Strowman will say or do, but what's best for him. Strowman says he does not know everything, but Bray says he must have him come back home so he can be special like him. He says that in order to do that, he must relieve him of the burden of the WWE Universal Championship, but Strowman reiterates to Bray that he does not know him and that it will all end at Money In The Bank. Bray says everything is just beginning, and gives him a taste of things to come by offering Strowman the black sheep mask. Abby, Mercy, Ramblin' Rabbit and Huskus also dare Strowman to take the mask. Strowman says he is home and he has the Universal Championship, and on Sunday, he will keep it while Bray is stuck playing with his puppets. He then mockingly says goodbye to Bray.

Backstage, Drew Gulak and Daniel Bryan talk with Otis and ask him if he has heard what King Corbin had to say about him earlier.

Lacey Evans and Tamina beat Sasha Banks and Bayley.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Carmella and Dana Brooke. Dana says that nobody can believe she could beat Naomi, but she did, and nobody knows what to expect in this year's Money In The Bank Ladder Match and she has just as good a chance as anyone. Carmella is only focused on Sunday's match despite how she won it, and says that while it is every woman for herself, that is okay with her, for she will remind everyone why 'Mella is money when she wins for a third time.

We hear from the hacker, who has not been seen in a few weeks. He asks if the fans are watching and listening, because he is, and says the thing about anger is that you can always hear it before you see it. He then says that payback will be coming "real soon."

Before the next match, Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak's tag team partner is revealed to be Otis.

King Corbin, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura beat Daniel Bryan, Drew Gulak and Otis. After the match, both teams continue to brawl after Daniel Bryan saves Drew Gulak from being ganged up on. Corbin is the only person near the ring as everyone else brawls their way to the back. Corbin takes a ladder, sets it up in the middle of the ring and climbs up when Daniel Bryan returns and attacks him. Corbin then tries again, but he is attacked this time by Otis, who uses the ladder as a weapon before climbing his way to the top. Otis breaks two of the rungs attempting to climb up, however, and Corbin gets back up and drives him into the ring post. Daniel Bryan gets back in the ring, but Corbin is on top of him. Daniel fights back, then climbs to the top only for Corbin to stop him and toss him into Otis on the outside. Corbin then climbs all the way up and grabs one of the two briefcases above to close out the show.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 1, 2020

Before the next match, Daniel Bryan says it is no secret that he loves wrestling and that he loves to try new things and challenges. He says that in nine days, he gets to take part in the most unique Money In The Bank Ladder Match in history in WWE Headquarters. He says that six men and six women will fight each other at once and risk it all for a contract for a championship match anytime, any place, and while he has competed in a lot of weird and wild places, he has never competed in an office building. After mentioning that he has no idea what the rules are or how the match will be, he talks about how he could never get booked on SmackDown until he won the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, cashed in on Big Show and became World Champion. He calls the match a pivotal moment in his career and the first step towards all that was to follow, and for that, he is excited, but he is also a little sad, because he hoped that Drew Gulak would also be part of the match. Unfortunately, King Corbin and his cronies ruined that, and Daniel Bryan calls King Corbin out. Corbin tells Daniel Bryan to be careful what he wishes for when calling out a king, as his kind makes Daniel's kind suffer like he did to Gulak. He tells Daniel to stop dreaming about winning Money In The Bank, for it is a dream and he is not the only person who has won the briefcase before. Corbin says he will stand tall on the top of the ladder and look down as Mr. Money In The Bank. Daniel asks him if he will squander the opportunity again, as there have been 23 cash-ins, four have failed, and his was one of them. After Daniel calls Corbin "a loser," Corbin calls Daniel "tired and weak," and says he is stronger and smarter and will prove it right now.

Daniel Bryan beats King Corbin by disqualification after Corbin throws a ladder at him. After the match, Corbin slides a ladder into the ring, then goes for End of Days only for Daniel Bryan to reverse it into a Yes! Lock. Suddenly, Shinsuke Nakamura shows up and kicks Daniel in the back of the head. Cesaro also shows up and hits Daniel from behind with the ladder before Corbin tosses Daniel into the ladders from the stage.

Braun Strowman shows up. He addresses the trip down memory lane from last week, then says the past is the past. Before he can say more, Bray Wyatt shows up on the video screen. Wyatt is sitting on a wooden rocking chair as he reads a tale called "The Black Sheep," complete with a black sheep mask on the cover. Wyatt recalls how Braun was stronger than everyone else, and how the shepherd - in this case, Bray - took him in and Braun protected the farm until the sheep left for greener pastures with no warning, leaving Bray sad. He says that his cries fell on deaf ears, and eventually, the shepherd was alone and he lost everything to the government and the Reptilians took over. Bray then proposes an alternate ending where he finds the sheep, taking what makes him happy and sends him to the slaughterhouse. Braun has enough and tells Bray to say what he has to say to him to his face. Bray simply responds by waving goodbye.

We see a video package narrated by John Cena for Make-A-Wish's 40th anniversary.

Sheamus beats Leon Ruff. After the match, Sheamus confronts Michael Cole for talking about Jeff Hardy again. We see the story of Jeff Hardy in Chapter Four, "The Comeback." It is then announced that Jeff Hardy will return next week. Sheamus tells Michael Cole that if Jeff Hardy will be on the show next week, then so will he. He pats Cole on the back, then leaves.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Otis and Mandy Rose. Otis says he beat Dolph Ziggler at WrestleMania and he will do it again for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Mandy says that while what Sonya Deville did hurt her, her focus tonight is on Carmella, and she will not moonwalk over her. She looks forward to climbing the corporate ladder for a contract along with Otis, then says she's got Carmella before kissing Otis.

Carmella beats Mandy Rose to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. During the match, Sonya Deville shows up and starts distracting Mandy Rose, saying she gave Mandy her Money In The Bank Ladder Match spot and that she is doing great, then reminds her that she lost last year and that she will lose tonight to Carmella. She then says she is sick of the fun and games, and tells Sonya to bring it on if she wants to prove she is tough. The distraction allows Carmella to get the win and qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. After the match, Sonya runs into the ring and attacks Mandy, telling her that she will never be better than her and that she has been in her shadow for far too long. Sonya then looks down on Mandy before she is forced to the back. Sonya tells Mandy that she will end her and ruin her life.

Backstage, a trainer checks on Mandy Rose, who will be okay. Otis leaves the trainer's room, then runs into Dolph Ziggler, who asks if Mandy is okay. Ziggler backs off when Otis looks at him angrily.

The Miz and John Morrison guest on commentary for the next match.

The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E).

It is announced that the men's and women's Money In The Bank Ladder Matches at Money In The Bank will take place simultaneously in WWE's headquarters.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Tamina. Tamina says it took four women to beat her at WrestleMania, and she is up to the challenge of a bunch of mean girls masquerading around. Sasha Banks shows up and tries to reason with Tamina, but Bayley tries to attack from behind. Tamina catches Bayley, and Sasha attacks Tamina. Lacey Evans runs in to even the odds, and Sasha and Bayley have to be separated from Lacey and Tamina.

Backstage, Sonya Deville talks with Dolph Ziggler, saying she wishes she could have seen the look on Otis' face when he asked if Mandy Rose was okay, and says she will continue to hurt Mandy like he will hurt Otis. Ziggler says they are not bad guys for understanding how the world works, and says that guys like Otis think heart actually matters when they get pats on the bike, sympathy likes and the occasional participation award; meanwhile, he is a winner. Ziggler says he does not like to be second-best, and that the will beat Otis to qualify, win again, cash in the Money In The Bank contract again to become champion again, and be there to make Mandy feel better as the new champ.

Next week: Drew Gulak, Daniel Bryan and a mystery partner vs. King Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro! Lacey Evans and Tamina vs. Bayley and Sasha Banks! Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman meet face-to-face!

Otis beats Dolph Ziggler to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for April 10, 2020

Braun Strowman shows up to start tonight's show. Strowman says that when opportunity knocks on the door, you answer it, and at WrestleMania, he knocked the door off its hinges, took everything Goldberg threw at him and put him down to become WWE Universal Champion. Suddenly, Shinsuke Nakamura shows up. Nakamura says "Knock, knock" in response to Strowman's statement about opportunity, and says that the last time he saw Strowman, he beat him. Strowman tells Nakamura to let him enjoy his night, as he might "knock, knock, knock" the crap out of him. Nakamura tells Strowman that the weak are the meek and that the strong eat. Strowman tells Nakamura he will get these hands later tonight. Suddenly, Cesaro tries to hit Strowman with a sneak attack, but Strowman pushes him out of the ring. When he turns around, Nakamura hits Strowman with a roundhouse kick and retreats.

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane).

Elias is on the balcony. After thanking everyone for inviting him to their homes tonight, he celebrates his victory against King Corbin at WrestleMania with a song called "Walk With The King."

Dolph Ziggler and Sonya Deville show up, saying that the footage from last week is doctored and that they just want the best for Mandy. Suddenly, Tucker shows up. Tucker says he has some pictures that Ziggler deserve to see, and shows pictures of Otis working out with Mandy Rose on the video screen before stating he and Ziggler have unfinished business after he tried to injure him last week.

In two weeks: the 25th anniversary celebration of Triple H's WWE career!

Dolph Ziggler beats Tucker.

It's time for The Dirt Sheet. The Miz and John Morrison brag about their tag team title victory at WrestleMania, then talk about the rest of WrestleMania, saying most of it is good news before performing their new song "Hey Hey." They are soon interrupted in the middle of the first chorus by The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who says that Pee Wee Herman has more street cred than Miz and Morrison as they want another shot at the SmackDown Tag Team Championships. Miz - who is still not medically cleared - and Morrison leave after a brief argument with The Usos, then The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) show up. Big E says that if one member of each team competed for the titles at WrestleMania, the other members should also have a chance to compete. Kofi then mentions that Big E, Jey Uso and The Miz will be in a Triple Threat Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake) beat The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) in their main roster debut.

Backstage, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross celebrate retaining the women's tag team titles when they are met by Dana Brooke and Carmella, who challenge them for the titles. Alexa and Nikki accept their challenge.

Sasha Banks and Bayley show up. After celebrating outsmarting Paige and keeping the SmackDown Women's Championship around Bayley's waist at WrestleMania, Bayley declares herself and Sasha "the ultimate role models" and tells the rest of the women's division "Screw you." Sasha says that nobody can understand their future and that nobody past, present or future can touch them, Suddenly, Tamina shows up. Bayley and Sasha try to patronizingly congratulate her on her return, but Tamina says it took everyone to eliminate her and tells Bayley to set an example and defend the title against her. Sasha tells Tamina there is a pecking order, and that she cannot just step up and make demands. Bayley then tells Tamina she can have her match if she can beat Sasha. Tamina accepts the challenge, then tells Sasha "Your bestie just screwed you."

Sheamus beats Cal Bloom.

We look back on Jeff Hardy's career in WWE with "Chapter One: The Rise."

Next week: Daniel Bryan vs. Cesaro in a Money In The Bank Qualifier! Naomi vs. Dana Brooke in a Money In The Bank Qualifier! Sonya Deville attempts to clear the air with Mandy Rose!

Braun Strowman beats Shinsuke Nakamura. After the match, Bray Wyatt shows up on the video screen. He says that nobody can see John Cena, then congratulates Braun Strowman on his Universal Championship wins. Suddenly, the lantern speaks to Bray, who says that Strowman turned his back on him. He feels he can forgive him, but everyone else in the Firefly Fun House except for Ramblin' Rabbit feels otherwise. Bray says he will forgive Strowman if he says sorry, but Strowman says he is not in the mood to play games. Bray then says that Strowman's next lesson will be about sharing, and that he has the Universal Championship. He says that since he brought Strowman into WWE, he will have to take him out. Strowman tells Bray that he is ready to let him in any time he wants before mockingly saying goodbye to him.

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for September 5, 2018

Kassius Ohno beats "The Finest" Kona Reeves. After the match, Ohno says that when he came back to NXT, there was so much buzz until there wasn't, and he became an afterthought. He says it tore him up thinking about it, but he knows now there will always be someone new and fresh, and whoever the next guy with buzz is, he is going to be the first one to welcome them before knocking them to the back of the line.

The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in their televised debut after The Mighty (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) show up and distract Montez Ford by stealing Street Profits' jewelery, allowing Jaxson Ryker to hit Montez Ford with a cheap shot on the outside. (The Forgotten Sons are accompanied by Jaxson Ryker, best known as Gunner from Impact Wrestling.)

General Manager William Regal interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic). Otis Dozovic admits he broke a toilet in the Performance Center, but Tucker Knight tells him this is not what this is about. We learn that Heavy Machinery supplied video footage, but Regal wants more. Knight says he saw Johnny Gargano in the bushes, which was not in the footage.

We see footage from last week where Pete Dunne and Ricochet argue backstage. Both men claim they are better than the other, and Ricochet tells Dunne he will soon take his title. It is then announced that both men will face each other in a Champion vs. Champion Match with both the NXT North American Championship and the WWE United Kingdom Championship on the line.

We see a vignette for War Raiders.

Kairi Sane pulls the NXT Women's Championship out of a treasure chest full of gold coins on the way to the ring for the next match.

Kairi Sane beats Trish Adora. After the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up and shoves down the treasure chest of gold coins on the stage before telling Kairi to enjoy her fantasy while she can, because reality will hit her ship like a cannonball when she invokes her rematch clause. As for tonight, she wants to "see if this pirate can swim." Kairi Sane seemingly comes out on the losing end of a quick brawl after a clothesline, but Kairi gets up and fights back, forcing Baszler to retreat.

We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he has not been seen since NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 as he does not have a #1 contender. With Aleister Black and Johnny Gargano gone, he truly is the last man standing, the main event, the NXT Champion and the best sports entertainer of all time. He also is filming this on his own time because he is sick and tired of the fans' opinions, and that he does not want to be "the voice of the voiceless;" instead, he wants to lead wolves as he is the top of the food chain. He knows everybody wants to hear what he has to say, and that fewer hear his message, and asks everyone to follow his lead.

General Manager William Regal interviews Lars Sullivan, who apologizes for not letting him know he has been medically cleared sooner. Sullivan says he was at Full Sail University to locate Aleister Black on the night of the attack, but he heard him scream out in the distance, and when he finally got close enough, Aleister Black was laid out. The last thing he saw was The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) leaving and William Regal showing up, and also says that if he did do it, Aleister would be out for longer than he already is. General Manager William Regal puts Lars Sullivan in a match with Raul Mendoza for next week, and asks that his path of destruction stay in the ring.

Velveteen Dream beats Johnny Gargano with a Dream Valley Driver as Gargano runs at him to hit him with a knee to the face in response to Velveteen Dream calling him a failure and a disappointment. After the match, half of the fans chant "Johnny Failure" while the other half chants "Johnny Wrestling." Gargano sits on the apron and looks at a fan that he thanked earlier in the match for reminding him of who he was, then heads to the back from the side. As he does, he looks back at the fans one more time. The show ends.