Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 4, 2020

Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman show up to start tonight's show. Heyman says that Roman Reigns pulled him back in while he was out, and says that it is Roman corrupting him, not the other way around, as he was tossed aside into the shark-infested ocean of obscurity only to be pulled onto the island of relevancy by Roman. He says that "they" did the same thing to Roman that they did to him, and says that a fiend only does fiendish things and a monster does monstrous things, and that neither are fit to be champion. Heyman says that Roman's reign is designed around what WWE is supposedly built upon: family and accountability. He says that Roman will be a bigger champion than anyone else, and announces a Fatal 4-Way will decide who Roman will defend the Universal title against. Heyman then says that he serves as special counsel to the tribal chief and the reigning, defending, undisputed Universal Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns. Roman says he is a man of his word, and that he did what he said he would do at Payback: sign a contract, wrecked a fiend and a monster and left as Universal Champion. He says that he will slaughter whoever is put in front of him at Clash of Champions, as this is his island and all he needs to do is show up and win.

Backstage, Jey Uso welcomes Roman Reigns. Roman asks Paul Heyman to leave them alone - which he does - and when asked about Heyman, Roman says he has everything under control, then says he has to go after Jey says he has his back if he needs him.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat The Miz and John Morrison. After the match, John Morrison steals Otis' Money In The Bank briefcase.

Backstage, The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik) shows up as Drew Gulak and Big E have a cake ready for Xavier Woods' return on Talking Smack as well as his birthday. He also says that when he wins tonight, he will cash in his golden ticket on Roman Reigns. A security guard shows up and says that Xavier Woods has arrived, and when Big E goes out to meet him, he is Brogue Kicked and slammed into a car's windshield by Sheamus.

Backstage, medical personnel check on Big E. Kayla Braxton reports that Big E has suffered major lacerations and other serious internal injuries and will be taken to a local medical facility. Sheamus shows up, and when asked if he ambushed Big E, Sheamus says he was defending himself. He says that to reach the main event and grab the brass ring, one must remain focused, and he is focused on Matt Riddle and King Corbin while Big E is only thinking and laughing and dancing with Xavier Woods. He says that this could have been Big E's biggest night, but his friends dragged him back down again. He then says you can't dwell on anything, and then prepares for tonight's Fatal 4-Way Match. He then comes back and says the match will probably be a Triple Threat Match.

Backstage, Alyse Ashton interviews Sasha Banks and Bayley. Bayley says that she and Sasha had never seen Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler as a team before and were not prepared at Payback, but now they have and they are now prepared, and they will take back the women's tag titles. On the subject of the Kirifuda Clutcha, Sasha then puts Bayley on a pedestal, and that she and Bayley have changed the game and that they are ready to take back the women's tag titles together.

Backstage, Adam Pearce says that Big E is on his way to being medically evaluated, and that Big E will not be able to compete tonight. Big E will be replaced with another competitor. Paul Heyman then shows up to have a word with Pearce.

Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Bayley and Sasha Banks with a middle rope cross body to Bayley and Sasha. After the match, medical personnel check on Sasha, who injured her left knee during the match after running it right into the ring post in an attempt to knee Baszler from the ring apron. After the commercial break, Sasha Banks refuses help from medical personnel. Bayley helps Sasha Banks towards the ring apron only to turn on her and target her injured leg on the steel steps. Bayley then proceeds to put a steel chair through Banks' injured leg. Sasha tries to fight back, and this leads Bayley to change her plans and place the chair around her neck. Bayley then leaps from the atop the corner and stomps the chair, injuring Sasha's neck. Medical personnel then tend to Sasha.

Backstage, Sasha Banks is taken into an ambulance.

Sami Zayn shows up. He demands that ring announcer Greg Hamilton announce him as the Intercontinental Championship, then grabs a headset and tells the production truck to refer to him as Intercontinental Champion. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy shows up. Jeff tells Sami that if he wanted a match, all he had to do was say so. Sami says he does not to say anything, and says Jeff should be asking him. Suddenly, AJ Styles shows up. Styles asks how both men can parade around with championship belts when he is the uncrowned champion. Jeff says he is ready to defend anytime while Sami says that is not how it works. Styles attacks Jeff, then Sami joins in only to be kicked by Styles. Styles goes for a Styles Clash on Sami, but gets the Twist of Fate from Jeff. Jeff then goes for a Twist of Fate on Sami, but Sami blocks it and hits the Helluva Kick on Jeff.

It is revealed that Big E has been replaced by Jey Uso in tonight's Fatal 4-Way Match.

We see a vignette of someone with high heels and a fur coat.

Backstage, Otis reveals to Tucker that the contract is in his lunchbox. Meanwhile, The Miz and John Morrison find out that Otis' lunch is in the real briefcase. Meanwhile, Jey Uso thanks Roman Reigns for putting him in tonight's Fatal 4-Way. Roman says it is about time he was shown some respect, and as Jey says he will win, Roman says he knows his brother would win and that it is time to see if Jey can win one this time.

Before the next match, King Corbin complains that the match has been tainted by blatant nepotism. Matt Riddle runs up to Corbin and attacks him as he continues to speak. Sheamus runs in and gets Matt Riddle into the ring, then Jey Uso runs in and fights Corbin as Sheamus fights Riddle in the ring.

It's time for Firefly Fun House. Bray Wyatt says that The Fiend lost his favorite toy again, then announces that a brand new friend is coming to the Firefly Fun House next week.

Backstage, Ramblin' Rabbit is in the background as Alexa Bliss apologizes to Nikki Cross for her actions last week. Alexa hugs Nikki, then leaves.

Jey Uso beats Matt Riddle, King Corbin and Sheamus in a Fatal 4-Way Match to face Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at Clash of Champions. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Jey, wh otells Roman Reigns he made the family proud, too, but now it's time for lockdown in the Uso Penitentiary.

Talking Smack: Is Alexa Bliss okay?

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 28, 2020

In memory of "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, 1939 - 2020.

Backstage, Adam Pearce tells to keep everything secure as best as they can, as all the top stars are here and Vince McMahon is in the house. He then meets with Vince, who asks him to get signatures from Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman on the contract for their match at Payback. Vince recommends he start with Bray Wyatt first, and gives him "the proper attire" for Firefly Fun House before telling him to say hello to Huskus The Pig Boy for him.

Jeff Hardy shows up to start tonight's show. He says that after what "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles did to his knee last week, he is glad to be standing anywhere, much less the ring, and as he says he is ready to defend the Intercontinental Championship, Styles shows up. Styles calls Jeff a liar and a cheat, then says he has had knee injuries before and did not whine and cry to a doctor to get an illegal object on his knee. He says that Jeff had a plan involving the brace he got last week, and that he had him beat last week. Styles says that Jeff knew what he was doing and knew how to play the system, and says that the doctor who treated Jeff will not medically clear him tonight, blaming him for that. Jeff says he was about to issue a challenge...to anyone but him. As Styles becomes further aggressive towards Jeff, Jeff hits Styles with a forearm.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles guests on commentary for the next match.

Jeff Hardy retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura in an open challenge that sees Jeff toss Nakamura into "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles at the announce table. After the match, Sami Zayn shows up for the first time in months with an Intercontinental Championship belt of his own and declares himself the real Intercontinental Championship before both men look at Styles, who is in the ring. Sami Zayn kicks Jeff Hardy in the face as Jeff looks at Styles, then calls Jeff a fraud and leaves.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Sami Zayn, who says that Jeff Hardy is pretending to be the Intercontinental Champion much like AJ Styles before him, and calls them fradulent champions. When asked why he has not defended the championship for five months, he says he has many reasons and that he is a man of the world and the true Intercontinental Champion in every sense of the word. He then speaks in French and leaves.

It's time for Firefly Fun House. Bray Wyatt says it feels good to be back home with all of his friends, but he cannot help but feel something is missing. He then produces the WWE Universal Championship, and neither monster can take it away this time. He then tells Roman Reigns that it has been a long time and that it is good to see him again. The doorbell then ring, and Adam Pearce shows up dressed as a postman. When "Postman Pearce" asks him to sign the contract for the match at Payback, Bray asks why. He says there is a connection between Bray and "him," then Bray signs. He says that if he knows The Fiends like he does, he just signed a couple of death warrants. "Postman Pearce" then leaves while being weirded out towards Bray, and the segment ends.

Matt Riddle shows up. Riddle says that King Corbin has said that anyone who felt he did not belong on SmackDown was welcome to the King's Ransom, and says that Corbin is scared to face him. He then tells Corbin that if he has something to prove to prove him wrong. After the commercial break, Riddle is still waiting for Corbin, and calls him out again. Corbin soon shows up, but as he approaches the ring, Riddle is attacked from behind by Shorty G before Corbin accepts Riddle's challenge on behalf of Shorty G.

Matt Riddle beats Shorty G. After the match, King Corbin charges into the ring, but retreats when Riddle sees him coming and outsmarts him.

In a WWE Network exclusive from earlier today, Big E is met by The Miz and John Morrison when he does not want to be on Miz TV following their argument on Talking Smack. Sheamus joins Miz and Morrison, but Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) joins Big E.

Backstage, Big E and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) are looking at sausage in a green-and-yellow lunch box when Bayley and Sasha Banks show up and make fun of them for "playing with their meat" and saying they are only capable of handling a tag team championship.

Backstage, Adam Pearce knocks on Roman Reigns' door to get his signature for the contract, but does not get him and leaves. Meanwhile, Kayla Braxton interviews King Corbin, who says he will break Matt Riddle and prove Riddle does not belong in his kingdom on SmackDown.

Bayley and Sasha Banks show up. Bayley says this is one of the most difficult weeks of her and Sasha's careers, as they have had to defend both of their singles titles and will soon have to defend the Women's tag titles at Payback. She then says that she and Sasha are still the best tag team in the history of the women's division, but when Sasha gets cross with her, Bayley says that Asuka beating her for the Raw Women's Championship is all her fault. After mentioning Sasha's inability to defend a singles title, she says that they have to keep moving forward and that they cannot lose at Payback. Sasha agrees, and says that while Bayley has her back, they can get through anything. She says that while she is no longer "Two Belts Banks," they are still best friends and she knows who she is. Suddenly, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax show up on the TitanTron. Shayna says Sasha and Bayley's week is about to get worse, and Nia says she hates them even more than Shayna. Shayna also admits she does not like Nia, then says Sasha is known for everything except winning. Sasha is undeterred and says she will get her vengeance on Sunday.

Backstage, Adam Pearce asks Drew Gulak if he has seen Roman Reigns. Gulak asks Pearce if he has seen Braun Strowman, then finds Strowman and hits him with a steel chair before tossing the chair to Pearce. Pearce explains what's going on, and asks Strowman to sign the contract. Strowman says he knows he is looking for Roman, and says he will sign the contract if he can get Drew Gulak in the ring right now.

Backstage, Cesaro asks Nakamura to let him know when he goes for a singles title as they are a time, then Sami Zayn shows up and meets them for the first time in months. Nakamura mentions that Sami has not even given them a phone call, and Cesaro mentions that things have changed in the last four months, such as them being tag team champions. Sami says this was part of his plan. As he proceeds to celebrate with "fellow champions," Cesaro tells Sami that they were in the middle of a private conversation. Sami seems slighted and says that he had to go, then leaves.

Braun Strowman beats Drew Gulak. After the match, Braun Strowman signs the contract on the stage.

Backstage, Kalisto asks Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik to stay backstage, as he has learned from Lince's mistakes from Cesaro last week. After Kalisto leaves, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura attack Lince and Metalik from behind.

Cesaro beats Kalisto after Shinsuke Nakamura grabs Kalisto from behind, despite Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik stepping in to stop Nakamura. After the match, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik make up with Kalisto.

Backstage, Adam Pearce meets with Vince McMahon concerning Roman Reigns. McMahon tells him to knock the doors to his dressing room down with his own body.

Backstage, Tamina speaks with Nikki Cross concerning Alexa Bliss. Alexa shows up wearing pigtails with pink tips, saying she has never been better. Nikki cannot help but be reminded of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. Alexa goes off on Nikki Cross, grabs the coffee mug in Nikki's hands - the one she gave Nikki last year - and throws it on the floor, shattering it.

Backstage, Sheamus meets with The Miz and John Morrison concerning strategy for The Miz. Morrison says Big E and Heavy Machinery cannot be let into the ring, which causes Sheamus to tell them to follow his lead.

Backstage, Adam Pearce finally meets Roman Reigns. Reigns looks at the contract.

Big E and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat The Miz, John Morrison and Sheamus after Sheamus walks out on Miz and Morrison after being knocked off the ring apron after Tucker sends Morrison into him as he complains about the referee not seeing him tag in.

Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Adam Pearce that he will wreck Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt to take back the WWE Universal Championship he never lost in the first place, and says that's not a prediction, that's a spoiler. It is then revealed that Paul Heyman is sitting next to Roman to end the show.

Talking Smack: Sami Zayn demands to be called the Intercontinental Champion.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 7, 2020

Firefly Fun House starts the show. Bray Wyatt says that "a couple of haters" have slid into his DM blaming him for what happened to Alexa Bliss last week, and says that Braun Strowman is to blame for letting it happen. He says this could have been avoided if Strowman gave "him" what he wants, and says that "he" will be here later. He warns Strowman to give "him" what "he" wants, or else he will find out what "he" is capable of.

Matt Riddle beats Sheamus by disqualification when Shorty G attacks Riddle again to cash in on the King's Ransom on Riddle. After the match, Shorty G tires to take Riddle out, but Riddle overpowers him and kicks Shorty G into the steel steps. After Riddle leaves, Sheamus sends Shorty G into the ring and Brogue Kicks him. Sheamus chews Shorty G out for interfering in his match with Riddle, then Brogue Kicks him again.

Backstage, King Corbin - who is talking to trainer Sara Amato - is confronted by Sheamus, who tells him that he should be lucky a lady is present and that he will beat him up and stick his crown up his arse if someone tries to cash in during his match again. Corbin says he should be glad he is talking to somebody else at the moment, or else he would beat him up.

It's time for The Dirt Sheet. After footage of what happened between Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville from last week, as well as microphones cutting out, Mandy Rose's hair is introduced as tonight's guest via satellite. A blonde wig with googly eyes pasted on is on the TitanTron, and John Morrison provides the voice for Mandy's hair as he and The Miz continue to make fun of what is going on between Mandy and Sonya as well as to make hair jokes. The Miz then gives "a Dirt Sheet welcome" to "the real victim" in the situation: Sonya Deville. Sonya says she can get behind Mandy's hair more than Mandy herself, and says she told Mandy she would make her as ugly on the outside as much as she is on the inside, and she did it. She also says that she enjoyed it, as image is all Mandy has. Sonya says she does not feel bad for Mandy because she has no respect for her. She also says that Mandy Rose isn't coming out for revenge because she destroyed her, and Miz and Morrison says nobody has heard from Mandy since last week. Sonya then says Mandy and Otis look more like a couple now, and Miz says "a couple of ogres." After some Shrek references, Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) show up and attack Miz and Morrison.

Cesaro beats Lince Dorado following the interference attempt by Shinsuke Nakamura.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) vs. The Miz and John Morrison is official for later tonight.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis). Otis says everything is a joke to The Miz and John Morrison, and while he likes jokes, they crossed the line. Tucker says that what Sonya Deville did was despicable and that Miz and Morrison cannot let it go. Otis says he is used to being a joke, but he will not stand people making fun of Mandy Rose. He says that after tonight, nobody will be laughing.

"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt shows up. After the commercial break, we see footage of The Fiend trying to put the Mandible Claw on Alexa Bliss, but Bliss touches his hand and touches The Fiend's face. Suddenly, Braun Strowman's voice is heard. Strowman then appears on the TitanTron, saying he does not give a damn about Alexa and that all he cares about is destroying The Fiend. He said he would either come out of the swamp "the most evil son-of-a-bitch" or someone with the satisfaction of destroying The Fiend. He says he "the most evil son-of-a-bitch" the world has ever laid eyes on, and while he tried to resist it, he has let it out and he is living out his destiny. He tells The Fiend he can have whatever he wants, and tells The Fiend to face him at SummerSlam.

Jeff Hardy beats King Corbin by disqualification after Sheamus runs in and hits Jeff Hardy with a Brogue Kick. Corbin and Sheamus have an argument after the match.

Sheamus beats King Corbin when Matt Riddle shows up and leaps over Corbin from the top turnbuckle.

Backstage, Bayley meets with Sasha Banks. Sasha tells Bayley that she has Asuka, and that this is all about them now that they have all the women's gold. Suddenly, a backstage worker tells them they have to be in the ring for a video conference with Stephanie McMahon.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Big E. Big E says he may have been a entertainer, tag team partner and friend for the last five years, then says it is time to see what could have been if he was passed the ball. He says that his current situation lifts his up, and he will give this single run his all.

Bayley and Sasha Banks have a video conference with Stephanie McMahon in the ring. Stephanie shows up on the TitanTron and congratulates them on winning all the main roster women's gold, and Bayley and Sasha appreciate her thanks. Bayley and Sasha say they are just trying to be role models, but Stephanie brings up the attack on Kairi Sane before saying they have gotten everyone's attention, including hers. Bayley and Sasha try to suck up to her, but Stephanie says she is not one to hold a grudge. She then challenges them, and states that Sasha will defend the Raw Women's Championship at SummerSlam against Asuka. As for Bayley, there will be a triple brand battle royal next week with the winner facing her for the SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerSlam.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Miz and John Morrison. Miz says he and Morrison are true professionals and that true comedy offends, and Morrison says "ham-and-eggers" like Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) get confused and then angry. Miz says it will not take much to outwit Otis. On the subject of how angry Otis is, The Miz and John Morrison are not fazed, and say that Heavy Machinery are only ferocious in catering.

The Miz and John Morrison vs. Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) ends with Mandy Rose - now sporting a shorter haircut - attacking Sonya Deville before fighting her in the ring. Heavy Machinery, Miz and Morrison have to break it up.

Backstage, Adam Pearce has to help Heavy Machinery, The Miz and John Morrison separate Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville when the lights go out. At the ring, several people clad in all black with masks and hoodies are seen striking with bats and crowbars. They strike numerous things and chase Michael Cole, Corey Graces and even the cameramen away before attacking audience members. The people clad in black then topple the announce table before spray painting numerous things in the area with spray paint. One of the people then cuts the ropes with a chainsaw.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for June 12, 2020

Renee Young is in the ring to start tonight's show for an official contract signing between Sheamus and Jeff Hardy for their match at Backlash. Sheamus arrives first, followed by Jeff. When Sheamus shows up, he shows up with a doctor and several members of security who carry a big black box into the ring. Sheamus says he had nothing to do with what happened between Jeff Hardy and Elias, but Jeff tells Sheamus he has no idea what he has unleashed. Sheamus says the security is for Jeff, not him, and says he cannot trust Jeff and that Jeff must take a urine test. Sheamus says Jeff must take the test or else he will not get in the ring, calling Jeff "a junkie." Jeff admits he is an alcoholic, and says that if this is what he has to do to get to Sheamus, then so be it. Jeff says he is sick and tired of being sick and tired, and says that to feed his demons, sometimes he has to square up with "a bastard" like Sheamus, and says he will go through "[Sheamus'] B.S." As Jeff Hardy takes the urine test, Sheamus tells everyone not to end up like Jeff Hardy as part of an anti-drug message. Sheamus then brings up Jeff's family as well as his history with addiction, then Jeff takes the urine and throws it at him. As he does, Jeff Hardy tells Sheamus "It's better to be pissed off...than pissed on." Jeff leaves the ring as Sheamus spits, coughs and gags and the crowd chants "You got pissed on." At this point, Hardy has signed the contract.

Backstage, Sheamus is in the bathroom when the doctor shows up and tells him that Jeff Hardy's results came back negative. Sheamus is furious.

Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) after Nakamura hits Kofi out of the air with a knee and pins him with an inside cradle.

Backstage, Tucker tests Otis' senses when Mandy Rose shows up and wishes Otis luck. As Tucker gets Otis focused, Sheamus and Jeff Hardy are heard brawling backstage. Referees and official have to keep them apart.

We see a video package chronicling the history of the WWE Intercontinental Championship leading up to the next match.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Daniel Bryan in a match lasting more than half an hour to win the vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship! After the match, Renee Young interviews Styles, who says that he is the best WWE champion that the fans have ever seen and that he is phenomenal.

Backstage, Braun Strowman says that tonight's show has been crazy, and says that while he can fix the windshield on his car, nothing will fix The Miz and John Morrison. He also says he is not in the mood for a Money In The Bank cash-in tonight. Strowman makes it clear that he has no idea destroying some Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis).

Sasha Banks and Bayley show up for the Women's Tag Team Championship victory celebration. Bayley says she is at the top of her game, and while it could be lonely at the top, she still has Sasha Banks with her and they are Women's Tag Team Champions. Sasha says they are the leaders and that they could take their titles back any time they wanted, and that their tag team titles prove they and their friendship are unstoppable. As Bayley is about to read a poem, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross show up. Alexa says that the line needs to be drawn at poetry, and Nikki says that she and Alexa love a good party. Suddenly, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) are on the TitanTron, and they announce that Bayley and Sasha's reign will soon end. After mentioning they ended their first reign and that they left them laying on Monday night, they tell Bayley and Sasha not to turn their backs on Alexa and Nikki, who lay Bayley and Sasha out.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Miz and John Morrison, who debut a new video where they state that Braun Strowman needs to go. The music video is soon interrupted by Braun Strowman's entrance.

Matt Riddle debuts next week!

Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) and Braun Strowman beat The Miz, John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler. During the match, King Corbin shows up on the TitanTron. He is backstage, and he talks to Mandy Rose about Otis stealing his crown. Corbin says that is alright, as Mandy is fantasizing about being with him. He is soon attacked by Otis, who has run to the back. Later on, Otis is back in the match, and Mandy Rose joins him at ringside.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for March 20, 2020

Just like last week's show, this week's show is in the WWE Performance Center.

It is announced that WrestleMania is "too big for one night' and will air on April 4th and April 5th, then it is announced that NFL alumni Rob Gronkowski will host this year's WrestleMania. Mojo Rawley joins Michael Cole in introducing Rob Gronkowski, who dances on his way to the ring. Gronk says he has been watching since second grade from the nosebleed seats when WWE came to his hometown, and that he has watched in Orlando, Florida to support Mojo when only five people were in the crowd. He then says he is ready to host WrestleMania. Mojo tells Gronk he has his back, as WWE is a bit different than the NFL as he is a target anywhere at anytime. Mojo and Gronk then mess around, with Gronk hitting a few knife edge chops on Mojo, then King Corbin shows up. Corbin tells Gronk he is setting himself up for failure taking advice from Mojo, then says he expects him to get on his knees and bow down. Corbin then says this is not for Gronk, as there is no protective gear in WWE and he is better and stronger than him. As Corbin tells Gronk to get in line, Elias shows up and plays a song where he says that Gronk will rip Corbin's head off as Gronk and Mojo dance around. Corbin takes offense to everything going on, and Gronk shoves Corbin back into Mojo, who is waiting from behind ready to trip Corbin. Before Corbin can hurt Gronk, Elias gets in the ring and tosses him out. Gronk then advocates as host that Corbin and Elias have a match at WrestleMania.

Sami Zayn guests on commentary for the next match.

Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak beat Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura with a top rope Sunset Flip from Daniel to Cesaro as Cesaro holds Gulak down.

An encore presentation of WrestleMania 30 will air on ESPN this Sunday at 7 PM Eastern/4 PM Pacific.

Backstage, Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak celebrate their victory as they stretch, then Sami Zayn shows up with Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro and tells Daniel that Gulak is only teaching him to be mediocre and "squeak by." As Sami Zayn asks Daniel Bryan when he will start listening to him and tells an angry Gulak he is untouchable, Daniel tells Sami he is barely a champion and challenges him to put his money where his mouth is and defend the Intercontinental Championship against him at WrestleMania. Sami says that he will accept his challenge if Gulak can somehow barely beat Nakamura in a one-on-one match, Daniel Bryan accepts that challenge without a second thought.

Michael Cole is about to interview Paige via Skype when Bayley and Sasha Banks show up, telling Cole to go away so they can talk to Paige themselves. Paige says it is bad enough having to listen to Bayley and Sasha run the women's division down on SmackDown, and says that it takes more than greatness to change hearts, and that it also takes courage that Bayley and Sasha lack. Bayley says it's not her fault she's the greatest, and Paige that while her career is over due to something beyond her control that she would not wish on anyone, she cannot wait to see who takes the SmackDown Women's Championship from Bayley. Paige she will be announcing Bayley's SmackDown Women's Championship match at WrestleMania, where Bayley will defend the title against Lacey Evans, Dana Brooke and Tamina (the last after Bayley jokingly mentions her) and Naomi. Sasha calls Paige a "bitch," and this also causes Paige to add Sasha to the match and make the match a Six-Pack Challenge. Bayley is livid.

John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt from WrestleMania 30 is replayed.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross. Nikki gets angry at Asuka for costing her and Alexa their match last week, and Alexa says that if she wants to play that game, she will play it better to get what she wants. Alexa then challenges Asuka to a match next week.

It's time for The Dirt Sheet. The Miz and John Morrison note that they do not have any challengers, then asks the nonexistent audience whom they should defend the SmackDown Tag Team Championships against. We then see Miz and Morrison in a New Day shirt and a unicorn costume recommend The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E), then we see Miz and Morrison in Usos shirts recommend The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Miz and Morrison dressed as bacon recommending Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis). After some humorous dialogue between all three Miz and Morrisons, Miz says nobody can decide who they face, and Morrison says they should take the night off. Suddenly, the real Heavy Machinery shows up.

The Miz and John Morrison beat Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) by disqualification. During the match, Dolph Ziggler shows up and nearly distracts Heavy Machinery to the point of losing the match as he guests on commentary. Later on in the match, Dolph Ziggler stops Otis from using the Caterpillar and shows pictures of himself with Mandy Rose from Instagram as he continues to make fun of Otis for "being a nice guy." Otis grabs Ziggler, but Miz and Morrison stop him from hitting Ziggler with a chair. Otis grabs Ziggler, but Miz and Morrison stop him from hitting Ziggler with a chair. This causes Otis to lose his cool and take his anger out on Miz and Morrison, and he plows both men through the barricade. Tucker tries to talk Otis out of using a steel chair, but Otis hits Miz and Morrison with it anyway, causing Miz and Morrison to win by disqualification. Tucker has to comfort Otis after Otis throws an announce table chair over the barricade, breaking it.

Next week: The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. The Miz and Morrison! A brand new episode of Firefly Fun House!

Michael Cole moderates a contract signing for Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 36. Roman Reigns shows up first, followed by Goldberg. Roman and Goldberg throw the chairs out of the ring, then Goldberg says he did not think Roman did have the balls to face him, even though he expected him to be next. Roman says he is fortunate to have all the greats challenge - and lose - to him, and says that Goldberg will be no different. Roman then says he sees "a little bitch bulldog carrying a title that he never earned" in Goldberg before signing the contract. Goldberg says he has destroyed steel doors all across the world for years with his headbutt, and says that Roman will be the next victim before he signs the contract. Goldberg then tosses the table to the side before he and Roman have a staredown to end the show.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 20, 2019

Daniel Bryan shows up to start tonight's show. Daniel says he doesn't know what happened to him, and that he felt "The Fiend" viscerally rip out his beard and hair, and all he noticed is that the brand he created was gone, and when his daughter saw him without the long hair and beard, she cried. He says that while his daughter did not recognize him, he recognized himself, as he saw the man who had never been given opportunity, which became the man who kicked Bray Wyatt's ass. Daniel says that Bray Wyatt may have succeeded at changing him, but he will change Bray Wyatt, too, and calls out Bray saying that he will make him feel pain that he is unable to feel. Instead of Bray, Daniel gets The Miz. The Miz tells Daniel Bryan that what happened to him may have been awful, but Bray Wyatt attacked his family and that TLC was about protecting his family, which is something that Bray will never have. Miz says that Bray has nothing but puppets in his fantasy world, and that he will take away the one thing he treasures most: the Universal title. Suddenly, King Corbin shows up. Corbin mocks what The Miz was put through by Bray Wyatt, and says that if The Miz's daughter had a few more of his wife's genes, it would not have been as scary. He also makes fun of Daniel Bryan's daughter not recognizing Daniel, and says that Daniel's brand is failure. Corbin boasts about his win at TLC last Sunday, and "Here is your winner...King Corbin" is played over and over again before Corbin says that the next Universal Championship shot belongs to him, not Miz or Daniel. He also states that Miz and Daniel have failed as both Superstars and fathers. Miz and Daniel look at each other, toss away their microphone, then advance towards Corbin only to be superkicked from behind by Dolph Ziggler. Corbin then hits Daniel Bryan with End of Days.

The Miz and Daniel Bryan vs. King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler is official for later tonight.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis). Tucker says that he and Otis' spirits are not crushed after last week, and that Otis is a big man with a big heart. Otis says he likes giving out gifts, especially ham. Tucker says that they will win tonight, then Mandy Rose shows up. Mandy Rose says she saw what happened last week, then gives him a Christmas ham and a kiss before Heavy Machinery head to the ring.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight.

Backstage, Otis is met by Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. Sonya leaves for her match, then Otis apologizes about the ham being thrown down on the floor during the last match. Mandy says it is all right and hugs him, then gets sweat all over her dress.

In the ring, The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) feel that their careers have turned into a joke at their experience and have started to become their legacy, and as Dawson says that old-school tag team wrestling is gone, Elias shows up. Elias says he knows that The Revival are frustrated and have put that frustration into song, in which he then proceeds to mock them and says that they will have to make a big change.

In the locker room, Sami Zayn meets with Braun Strowman and asks what he should get for him concerning the Secret Santa program. Strowman calls Sami out for verbally burying the holidays, then Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura show up. Strowman says that if Sami wants to give him something he wants, then he can give him an opportunity against Nakamura at the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Sami says Nakamura and Cesaro already have a match tonight, but he will keep it in mind.

Carmella beats Sonya Deville with the Code of Silence.

We hear from Sheamus, who says that all things that change and that change is good for the soul, but that change was not good for SmackDown because the soul left with him and SmackDown became soft, weak and small as a result. He then says that change will happen once again, because he is back to battle for the soul of SmackDown.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura after Kofi pins Cesaro with an inside cradle. After the match, Sami Zayn, Cesaro and Nakamura attack The New Day, then Braun Strowman shows up and takes Cesaro and Nakamura out. Sami Zayn has to rescue Nakamura from Strowman so that they can retreat.

In the locker room, The Miz thanks Daniel Bryan from saving him from Bray Wyatt's mallet. Daniel says he only did it for him and that he is sorry about what Bray did to him. After they argue over how much they hate each other, Miz says they have to work together. After that, the Universal title will be his.

Bayley beats Dana Brooke. After the match, Bayley and Sasha Brown verbally put Dana Brooke down, and Lacey Evans shows up and runs them out of the ring. Lacey Evans calls out Sasha, saying she is more of a "legit bully with a big mouth and no backbone" than a "legit boss," then challenges her to a match right now so she can make her a "legit loser."

CC Sabathia is seen in the front row.

Lacey Evans vs. Sasha Banks ends in a double count-out after Sasha beats Lacey up in front of her own daughter. After the match, Dana Brooke has to hold Lacey back along with several referees.

The Miz and Daniel Bryan beat King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler with a Figure Four Leg Lock to Ziggler. After the match, it is announced that Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin will have a Triple Threat Match to determine a new #1 contender for the WWE Universal Championship next week. All of a sudden, the lights go out and Bray Wyatt's laughter is heard.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 13, 2019

King Corbin shows up to start tonight's show. Dolph Ziggler is already in the ring, and security is already stationed around the ring. Corbin and Ziggler make fun of the the stench of the dog food they dumped all over Roman Reigns last week, then Corbin says that he has had an incredible year in 2019. Corbin then says he will finish humiliating Roman at TLC and use everything in his disposal - tables, ladders and chairs - and make Roman "bow down to his king." He then says SmackDown will be his to rule as sole leader when he puts Roman in his place. Corbin then says he has seen all the promos of Roman Reigns coming to tonight's show "unchained," then says that a scared little dog runs away when unchained. He then says that if Roman does show up, he will show up to a fate far worse than last week. Corbin then says that Roman will not be showing up, and that the entire locker room approves of what he did last week. He then says that Ziggler will speak on the locker room's behalf. Ziggler says that for once in his life, Roman was the locker room leader that he said he was only for Corbin to put him down. Corbin says it is the dawn of a new day, and that anyone who stands in his and Ziggler's way will be forced to bow down. As Ziggler asks everyone to hail Corbin, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) show up. Big E says he and Kofi could not help but overhear Corbin talking about "ruling an imaginary kingdom" and uttering their name, then Corbin mocks Kofi losing the WWE Championship to Brock Lesnar. Kofi then says he still considers himself a champion of the people - something he is proud of - and while he admits that Corbin had a good year, he had a better one as WWE Champion. Kofi then says he did not whine and complain on social media after losing the WWE title, and that he picked himself up, dusted himself off and kept moving forward, and now The New Day are seven-time tag team champions. The New Day get in the ring, and Kofi tells Corbin that he walks around "looking stupid," but if Corbin was a real king, he would carry himself with pride, dignity and class, none of which he is capable. Kofi calls what Corbin did to Roman last week "disrespectful," then Corbin makes fun of Kofi out loud with Ziggler. Kofi slaps Corbin and says he knows Corbin can hear him now, and Corbin says that if Kofi wants to step up like Roman, he will be humiliated like Roman.

Kofi Kingston vs. King Corbin is official for later tonight.

Backstage, King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler find some members of security laid out and everything strewn about in the locker room.

Kayla Braxton interviews Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross. Alexa says that she doesn't know why Mandy Rose takes things personally, then she and Nikki are attacked by Fire and Desire (Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville). Both teams then brawl on the stage until referees separate both teams.

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross beat Fire and Desire (Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville).

Backstage, Sami Zayn is met by Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis), who have a present for Sami as part of a Secret Santa gift exchange. Inside the present is a Christmas ham, which Sami calls the worst present he has ever gotten in his life due to his being vegan. Otis says sorry, but Sami says that is not good enough and asks Tucker how he deals with Otis, who he calls "a dumb oaf." Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura show up as things get heated, and they and Sami leave before Cesaro throws the ham on the floor.

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Shorty G and Mustafa Ali.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley. Bayley says Lacey Evans may impress some people, but that means nothing to her, and that she does everything she does in the ring for herself now. She says that she and Sasha Banks - who is out recording a hip hop album - are the best and that Lacey picked a fight with the wrong people. Suddenly, Elias plays his guitar, and Bayley gets irritated with him. Elias then plays a song with Bayley as part of the Secret Santa gift exchange going on backstage in which he proceeds to make fun of Bayley. Bayley tells Dana Brooke to stop being a groupie and meet her in the ring if she thinks this is funny. Dana accepts her challenge.

Bayley beats Dana Brooke.

We hear from Sheamus, who says that SmackDown used to be a home to fighters, warriors and champions, but is now a home to wimps and weaklings. He says that there is no heart, but he is returning to bring heart back and crush anyone who stands in his way.

In footage from earlier today, Renee Young interviews The Miz. The Miz says he has no idea where Daniel Bryan is, and that he and Daniel bring out the best and worst in each other and that he understands how important Daniel is to SmackDown. He says he may not like him, but he respects him, and it is time to do the right thing. He says that Bray Wyatt likes to play mind games, and that Bray Wyatt crossed a line. He says he cannot get the image of the photo out of his head and that he had to accept his challenge. He says that while Wyatt has changed Superstars, he has been changed, but in a different way due to the growth of his family. Suddenly, Maryse calls out for Miz, who has gotten a strange video from Bray Wyatt of Mercy the Buzzard, Huskus the Pig Boy and Abby the Witch with their daughter Monroe. They check on Monroe, and find a strange doll that they do not recognize. Miz prematurely ends the interview. Shortly afterwards, we see the doll in the Firefly Fun House as well as Bray Wyatt, who says he was just trying to be nice, as it is the holiday season. He says he understands how much Miz loves his family, then says that Miz exposed himself when he was too busy exposing what happened to Daniel Bryan. Bray Wyatt then says that he was broken, but that he fixed himself by training himself to not feel pain at all and that Miz can train himself not to feel love before telling Miz he can teach him if he lets him in.

Backstage, King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler find the men who hold up Corbin's throne laid out.

Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura beat Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis).

Kofi Kingston vs. Baron Corbin ends in a no-contest after Dolph Ziggler attacks Big E after getting ejected, leading Corbin to attack Kofi as Kofi goes after Ziggler. After referees show up to break up the brawl, Big E gets in the ring and challenges Corbin and Ziggler to a tag team match.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beats King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler after Corbin handcuffs Kofi. After the match, Corbin and Ziggler tie Kofi to the ring post like they did to Roman Reigns last week. As Corbin readies the dog food, The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) show up and hit Big E with the Shatter Machine, then Roman Reigns shows up. Roman Reigns fights off all of the members of security as well as The Revival and Ziggler. Corbin strikes with his staff, but Roman hits him with a Superman Punch, then takes Corbin's scepter and dog food only to be superkicked by Ziggler. Ziggler readies a ladder as The Revival hold Roman down on the announce table, but Roman Reigns overpowers The Revival and tosses Ziggler into the table. Roman Reigns then helps Kofi Kingston off the ring post.

Here are the top moments from tonight's show!

Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 22, 2019

At the start of the show, the SmackDown roster is addressed by SmackDown's men's Survivor Series team. Roman Reigns tells everyone that NXT is coming tonight, and that they will not be cowards like King Corbin; instead, they will let NXT in and beat them. King Corbin starts arguing with Roman, but Sasha Banks says she waits for nobody and that her team is ready to take care of business right now.

SmackDown's women's Survivor Series team (Sasha Banks, Lacey Evans, Dana Brooke, Nikki Cross, Carmella) shows up. Sasha says this is their ring and their show, and that they are ready to put their differences aside and take care of business, as nobody will attack them from behind. She says that NXT doesn't have the guts to return, and that she knows Raw is here. She calls out Raw's women's team, and Raw's women's team (Charlotte Flair, Sarah Logan, Asuka, Kairi Sane, Natalya) shows up. Charlotte thanks SmackDown for opening the door - even though they would have kicked it down, anyway - and proposes to Sasha they go one-on-one for old times' sake. As the Raw and SmackDown teams argue, NXT's women's team (Rhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Tegan Nox, Mia Yim and a quietly revealed without fanfare Toni Storm) show up. Rhea Ripley states that NXT has guts, and decides to put herself in the proposed match. A series of verbal arguments turns into a brawl between all three sides.

Rhea Ripley beats Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks with a crucifix pin to Charlotte after getting underneath Charlotte during the Figure Eight and pinning her. After the match, Charlotte and Sasha go at it, and Raw and SmackDown's women's teams brawl. All the while, NXT's team makes fun of both teams while Raw is forced to stand down and SmackDown stands tall in the ring.

Backstage, King Corbin tells Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode they will lead by example, and says that when NXT shows up, they will let NXT beat up Roman Reigns and his partners in their six-man tag match so they can do it again themselves. Suddenly, Sami Zayn shows up. Corbin tells Ziggler and Roode that Sami is annoying, and Sami dares Corbin to call him annoying to his face before his entrance music hits.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley. Bayley says she is prepared, as she is the only person to win all of the current women's titles. She says that if "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Bazler shows up, she is ready, as she is too impulsive for her own good. She says that Baszler only attacks when her back is turned, and that she is waiting and ready for her when she is done hiding in the shadows.

Before the next match, Sami Zayn says King Corbin will not show up because she is afraid of him and Shinsuke Nakamura, just like everyone else. He then says the one word Corbin cannot call him is "annoying," and says the one word that does describe him is "stud," for as big of a stud he is, Nakamura is bigger to the point that he has given him a brand new Intercontinental Championship. He and Nakamura then trade belts, saying that this is the only way to take the title off Nakamura, then he and Nakamura make fun of Roderick Strong's name. Suddenly, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O"Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up. As Sami and Nakamura get out of the ring, Adam Cole introduces The Undisputed Era before proclaiming that they will wipe the floor with Raw and SmackDown. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) show up, and Kofi says that The New Day never got a chance to give them a proper goodbye when they last met. He then proposes a match between The New Day and The Undisputed Era to settle the score. The Undisputed Era like the idea of a four-on-two team, but Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) arrive to back The New Day up.

The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O"Reilly, Roderick Strong) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis). After the match, Roderick Strong confronts Shinsuke Nakamura on the ramp when they are both attacked by "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Sami Zayn hits Styles with a chair before doing the same to Strong. The rest of The Undisputed Era chases Sami to the back.

After the commercial break, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles says he is the best thing going on in Chicago, Illinois and that he is not going anywhere to prove who The O.C. (Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) really are. As the crowd chants "CM Punk," Styles says that he would wipe the floor with him, then mocks Sami Zayn for hitting him with a steel chair and tells Roderick Strong to enjoy his fifteen minutes of fame before Daniel Bryan shows up. Daniel then says he is here to summon "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, and says that while he does not care what goes on in his mind, Bray does not know what goes on in his. He calls out Bray so that they can have a face-to-face meeting before Sunday. He also says that if talking doesn't have fun, then they can fight. As Daniel keeps talking, the lights go out. When they come back on, nothing has happened. Daniel is undeterred, and continues to call Bray out. Instead, he gets The Miz. Miz says that it has become clear that unlike Daniel, he is a professional, and says he had to hold back after being disrespected on his own. Daniel says he doesn't care, but Miz says the feeling is mutual. After stating he hopes that Bray tears him apart, he says that he tried to help Daniel since day one to no avail, then proceeds to slap him in the face.

The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan ends in a no-contest. During the match, the lights go out. When they come back on, they are all red, and The Miz is replaced by "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, who puts the Mandible Claw on Daniel Bryan.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up. Baszler says she has heard what Bayley had to say about her, and that Bayley is getting the message. She then calls Bayley out. She is then attacked from behind by Bayley, starting a brawl. Baszler soon gets the upper hand and puts her in the Kirifuda Clutch as Bayley tries to escape. Bayley escapes the hold after mutiple attempts after pushing Baszler into the ring post, but Baszler is fired up by that and Bayley runs to the back.

King Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode beat Roman Reigns, Shorty G and Mustafa Ali. After the match, Roman hits Corbin with the Superman Punch, then the Raw locker room comes down from the crowd. Seth gets in the ring with Roman, and both men brawl before the Raw locker room floods ringside. Suddenly, Braun Strowman and the SmackDown locker room runs in to fight off the Raw Superstars. This is soon followed by Triple H and "The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels leading the entire NXT locker room into the arena in an army Jeep. The entire NXT roster runs towards the ring, starting a massive three-brand brawl. The show ends with a standoff in the ring between Keith Lee and Braun Strowman. The entire NXT roster runs towards the ring, starting a massive three-brand brawl. The show ends with a standoff and a brawl in the ring between Keith Lee and Braun Strowman.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 15, 2019

King Corbin shows up on a royal throne on a platform held up and carried to the ring by six men to start tonight's show. When he enters the ring, Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler are also there. He demands that everyone pay loyalty to his kingdom much like Roode and Ziggler have, then says that Roman Reigns is a shell of the man he used to be and that Roman refuses to believe that just like most of the fans. He then says that he has proven that it is not Roman's yard, but his kingdom, and as king, he declares by royal decree that he is now the team captain for SmackDown at Survivor Series in the war against Raw and NXT. He then says there are two weak links that he plans to get rid of as he hopes that Roman pulls his weight, as Roman is "a step behind." Ziggler says Shorty G and Ali are only on the team because they are "running with Roman" and do not deserve it, saying it should be him and Roode. Roode says that participation trophies have been given out, and that this will not fly under Corbin's rule. Ziggler says that he and Roode will not only beat Shorty G and Ali, they will take their spots at Survivor Series. Corbin then says that he will invite Roman Reigns to the ring right now for their celebration, as he wants to make sure that they can co-exist at Survivor Series. Roman's music hits, but a person in a bulldog costume shows up while barks are heard over Roman's music. The person in the bulldog suit gets in the ring and bows to Corbin at Corbin's command.

Ali (now known as Mustafa Ali again) and Shorty G beat Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode to stay on SmackDown's men's Survivor Series team. During the match, Roman Reigns shows up, and the person in the bulldog suit leaves through the crowd as Roman confronts Corbin. Later on in the match, Roman hits Corbin with the Spear at ringside after stopping Corbin from introducing his staff into the match as a weapon.

It's time for the Firefly Fun House. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt says something is not quite right here. He then spins around and turns into a magician, then turns the WWE Universal Championship from red to blue. He then mentions Miz TV with special guest Daniel Bryan, and says that he - and The Fiend - will be watching.

Backstage, King Corbin tells Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler that he will fix their Survivor Series situation before leaving with the person in the bulldog suit.

Before the next match, Drew Gulak says The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) is with him because they want to learn. He then starts a PowerPoint presentation if he were to replace Strowman at Survivor Series, then says he lasted longer against Tyson Fury than he thought he would. After Gulak tells Strowman that he has much more to learn, Strowman grabs Gulak's finger, then he and The B-Team try to attack him only to fail miserably.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E). When asked if they will be successful without Xavier Woods again, Big E asks "Is a pig tiddly bit pork?" while Kofi says that Xavier Woods is with them in spirit.

Backstage, Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura demand an answer from "The New" Daniel Bryan on whether he will join them tonight now that "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, and says he will need them more than ever. He says that he, Nakamura and Cesaro all want Daniel with them, and asks Daniel if he is with them. Daniel says he has thought about this all week, then asks why Sami ran away when The Fiend had him in the Mandible Claw. Sami says he thought Daniel ran with him and that he was looking for Nakamura, but Daniel tells Sami that he is not joining his group. He then says he has the perfect person for his group: Braun Strowman. As Sami says that they are intellectuals and that Braun Strowman is just big and strong, Braun snakes up on Sami. Sami changes his tune and leaves his Nakamura.

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships ends with The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) attacking both teams. The SmackDown locker room soon rush into the ring, and The Undisputed Era flee through the crowd. The New Day retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat Kevin Tibbs and Kip Stevens.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley and Sasha Banks. Bayley says she is a force to be reckoned with, and that Becky Lynch and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler will not underestimate her again. She says she has made it about her now, and that she will crush Nikki Cross' dreams. Sasha says she and Bayley have beaten Nikki Cross multiple times and that she will let Bayley go out on her own and beat Nikki again. Bayley says that afterwards, she will join Team SmackDown and beat the other two teams.

We see footage from the WrestleMania on-sale party in Tampa, Florida.

Next week: Roman Reigns, Mustafa Ali and Shorty G vs. King Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode!

Nikki Cross vs. Bayley ends in a no-contest. During the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up from out of the crowd. Bayley tries to escape through the crowd, but Rhea Ripley, Tegan Nox, Mia Yim and Dakota Kai show up from behind her and toss her back over the barricade. Sasha Banks shoves Baszler to the mat from behind, then the women of NXT rush into the ring. The SmackDown women's locker room then go at it with the women of NXT and end up getting the upper hand. As the women of NXT escape through the crowd, Sasha then challenges the women of NXT to a 4-on-4 match against her and three other women on SmackDown. The women of NXT accept.

Sasha Banks, Nikki Cross, Carmella and Dana Brooke beat Rhea Ripley, Tegan Nox, Dakota Kai and Mia Yim. After the match, the women of NXT continue to attack the women of SmackDown, and some more women from the SmackDown women's locker room run in to force the women of NXT to retreat.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Daniel Bryan. Daniel gives Miz no answer when asked why "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt attacked him, and Miz says The Fiend sees that Daniel is conflicted about who he is and is taking advantage of that, and says that nobody knows who Daniel is anymore. Miz then says that The Fiend thinks Daniel Bryan is washed up and wants to end him, then Daniel Bryan says he was quiet because Miz TV is and always has sucked. He then admits he is not he man he used to be. Daniel also says he may be washed up and mentally unstable, but he still has the passion that he had all that time. Miz tries to talk over him, but Daniel tells him to shut up and says the mental stability combined with his passion got him to new heights. He says that Bray Wyatt understands this because he is mentally unstable, and as he is about to state that a mentally unstable person has a better chance of beating him, Bray Wyatt shows up on the TitanTron. Bray tells Daniel that talking about him behind his back is bad manners, then says that The Fiend attacked him either to scare him, to remind him of what he did, or just to play with him. Bray then opens a nearby toy box and pulls out the WWE Universal Championship, and if Daniel Bryan wants to play, all he has to do is say yes. Daniel says no, but Bray's friends all say yes. Daniel Bryan says he will not play with Bray or his puppets, as he is trying to manipulate him or the people. He says he is not a puppet, and he knows Bray has a problem with him. If he wants to fight, they can fight and do it for the Universal Championship. Bray Wyatt says yes, then proceeds to repeat the word "yes" in a reference to the Yes! Movement before he disappears off the TitanTron. Miz then announces that the match is official for Survivor Series.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 18, 2019

Sami Zayn guests on commentary for the next match.

Roman Reigns beats Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after being attacked from behind by King Corbin. Shinsuke Nakamura retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Corbin hits Roman with Deep Six, then "The New" Daniel Bryan runs in and fends off Corbin and Nakamura. Sami Zayn gets involved, and his grabbing Daniel allows Nakamura to hit a running knee on Daniel.

Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) are met by Tucker, who says that they could use some camaraderie. Otis shows up with a bowl of pancake batter and adds some protein powder, then drinks the mixture.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews King Corbin, who just puts his crown on, laughs and leaves.

Shorty Gable beats Curtis Axel with the ankle lock. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Gable, who says that his height is what makes him who he is and not what holds him back, and that it is okay to be who you are. He then says there are always going to be people who will make fun of him, and he thanks those people, as they have made him look deep and embrace who he is. He tells the fans that they can overcome and accept who they are, for he accepts who he is. He then says he is "Shorty Gable," then says "Wait...let's shorten that up...I'm Shorty G."

It is announced that Seth Rollins is no longer part of Team Hogan at Crown Jewel due to his match against "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt.

Hulk Hogan is interviewed via Skype. He says he has chased after "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair for a long time, and that he's got a new captain. He also mentions that he has added Shorty Gable and Ali to his team, as they have stood out the most in the back. He says there will be a huge announcement as to who it will be at the end of the show.

Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) and The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat Dolph Ziggler, Robert Roode and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). During the match, it is announced that next week's show will air on FS1 due to World Series coverage.

Roman Reigns and "The New" Daniel Bryan will face King Corbin and Shinsuke Nakamura later tonight.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The New" Daniel Bryan. Daniel says he has been beaten up thousands of times, and it has not affected his mindset. He says that all he cares about is him and Roman "putting two kings in their place."

We see a video package for Ali.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Bayley, who shows up with Sasha Banks. Sasha Banks announces that Bayley is the first-ever women's Grand Slam Champion, then Bayley's sudden change in attitude and appearance is addressed. Bayley says she does not owe Miz or anybody an explanation, then questions if Bayley thinks she think she is stuck in Sasha's shadow. Sasha says Bayley does not have to listen to anybody, but Miz says he does not have to do much to stay relevant. Bayley says she destroyed the Bayley Buddies because they always defined her, and says she gave headbands and high-fives to the fans and that all the fans did was take. She says she would elevate the division, and she did, and says nobody was there for her along the way. She says that all people did was destroy her, but she picked herself up like the role model that she was and kept going. She then says that the women's division is lazy and lacks desire and passion, and she used to be what the fans wanted her to be. Bayley then says that she outgrew them, and tells any fans who want inspiration that "life sucks and then you die." Suddenly, Nikki Cross shows up and says the time for talking id done and the time for action is now. She tells Bayley to make herself comfortable so she can give her a great big hug once she wins. Suddenly, Dana Brooke shows up. Dana says she is tired of being under-utilized and overlooked, and calls tonight a brand new beginning. She says she will give the fans something to cheer about, as "flex appeal" is here. Suddenly, Lacey Evans shows up.

Nikki Cross beats Mandy Rose, Dana Brooke, Lacey Evans, Sonya Deville and Carmella in a Six Pack Challenge to face Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship.

We get a video package of Braun Strowman, courtesy of Progressive.

Braun Strowman beats Drew Gulak. During the match, Drew Gulak introduces himself, and tells Strowman that he is the resident combat historian. He then tells Strowman that Tyson Fury will knock him out if he goes into his Crown Jewel match like he does every other one. As Gulak presents a 345-slide PowerPoint presentation of how to beat Tyson Fury, Strowman throws Gulak around before he can start the first slide.

Roman Reigns is announced as the new captain for Team Hogan at Crown Jewel before the next match.

Next week: Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez come face-to-face! Hulk Hogan and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair are live!

"The New" Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns beat King Corbin and Shinsuke Nakamura.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 30, 2019

Rey Mysterio shows up to start tonight's show. Rey talks about his match against Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship later tonight, then thanks his son Dominick - who is sitting in the front row - stating that he owes this moment to him and that he will take the Universal Championship home. Suddenly, Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Lesnar takes the microphone and hands it to Heyman, but Rey takes it back before Heyman can say a word. Rey only says a few words before Lesnar hits Rey with an F5. Lesnar then picks Rey up and puts him in another F5, then stares down Dominick from a distance. He then leaves the ring and approaches Dominick, who sits down. This does not stop Lesnar from tossing Dominick over the guardrail and slamming him around at ringside. After sending Dominick into the ring post and slamming him on the floor, Lesnar gets Dominick in the ring and hits a German suplex as a referee shows up. Rey crawls to Dominick, but falls victim to a third F5. Lesnar then walks up the ramp, but stops less than halfway up it before getting back in the ring, suplexing Rey and then suplexing Dominick. At this point, Heyman begs Lesnar to stop as multiple referees and officials are at ringside. Officials check on Rey and Dominick as Heyman begs Lesnar off and referees direct Lesnar away from the ring. Lesnar enters the ring again, attacks the officials in the ring, then tosses Rey and Dominick to the side again. Lesnar then tears his shirt off and smiles before leaving the ring, and he and Heyman finally head to the back.

We see footage from during the break where Dominick is put on a stretcher.

Becky Lynch guests on commentary for the next match. During the match, Becky Lynch stands on the announce table, lifts up the WWE Raw Women's Championship and wraps athletic tape around her wrists. It is also announced by Jerry "The King" Lawler that Brock Lesnar is being questioned by authorities backstage after sirens can briefly be heard.

Sasha Banks beats Alexa Bliss after tricking Alexa into believing Bayley is here. After the match, Becky Lynch gets in the ring and fights Sasha, who escapes through the crowd. Becky tells Sasha she can run now, but she will not be running Sunday,. She says that she cannot stop the carnage and that Sasha made it personal, and that she will make it painful, and that retribution is coming around.

It is announced that The Rock will be on this week's Friday Night SmackDown.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who is disappointed by not surprised by Brock Lesnar's actions earlier. As for The Fiend, he has no idea how to plan for him, but the WWE Universal Championship means too much for him to go quietly. On Sunday, he plans to survive and prevail. He promises that he will give Rey Mysterio a title shot down the line, and says that as for tonight, he has promised a Universal Championship match and says it is a time for someone to step up.

Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis).

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Hart and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. The Miz sends his thoughts and support to Rey Mysterio and his son Dominick, and says there is no telling what he would do if someone put their hands on his children before hoping Rey and Dominick are okay. Miz then brings out Ric Flair, who compliments Miz on his wardrobe tonight, then brings out Jimmy Hart and Hulk Hogan. Flair and Hogan have some hilarious banter between eah other, then Hogan says Flair wants one more shot at the 24-inch pythons after Flair says he has no equal. It soon becomes apparent it is a joke, and Hogan says he and Flair "aren't spring chickens anymore." Hogan says they can still add one more page to their legacies, and Flair says he wants a check with as many zeroes as Hogan's. Miz then says that will happen at Crown Jewel on October 31st with Team Hogan vs. Team Flair in a 4-on-4 match. It is then revealed that the team captain for Team Hogan is none other than Seth Rollins. Rollins says five-year-old him would kick him in the shins if he did not accept the offer, and accepts his spot as captain of Team Hogan. Randy Orton then shows up, confirming his role as captain of Team Flair. Orton says that he and Rollins will pick their respective teammates over the next two weeks, and since tonight is the season premiere of Raw, they might as well have a "captains' match" tonight. Rollins accepts, and the match is on. Before the match can start, however, King Corbin shows up. Orton then attacks a distracted Rollins from behind, then Corbin attacks Rollins with his scepter and gangs up on him with Orton. Suddenly, Rusev shows up and fights off Corbin and Orton. Rollins and Rusev then team up to fight them off before joining Hogan and Jimmy Hart on the stage.

We see footage of Dominick being placed in an ambulance from earlier tonight.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rusev, and asks "Where's Lana?" Rusev gives no answer, but he says that Seth Rollins owes him a debt after he made the save for him earlier during Randy Orton and King Corbin's 2-on-1 attack. He challenges Rusev to a Universal Championship match tonight.

We hear from The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar). They say that they lived on opposite ends of the world, but learned a common creed at the same time: he who is the violence becomes the Author of Pain.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson).

It is announced that Rey Mysterio and Dominick will not be returning to the arena, and that Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar are still in the building, waiting to explain their actions from earlier. Cesaro shows up as Caruso gives her opinion, saying he enjoyed the beating and that the only thing criminal is that Lesnar cost him his chance at Rey. Ricochet shows up and says Cesaro wouldn't do anything to Lesnar, and that Cesaro is only half the man Rey is before challenging him to a match.

Ricochet beats Cesaro.

It's time for Firefly Fun House. Abby The Witch, Huskus the Pig Boy, Mercy the Buzzard and Ramblin' Rabbit are scared, and Ramblin' Rabbit is so scared he dies. Bray Wyatt asks what is going on, and everyone else is concerned about what The Fiend will do to Seth Rollins. Bray Wyatt says it is okay to be scared, as he is too, for there is nothing like Hell In A Cell, where one can enter but never truly leave without physical and emotional scars. He says that Rollins will be trapped in the Cell with The Fiend, who he is sure will always protect the Fun House and them, and says that Rollins will not be so fortunate due to The Fiend not wanting to wait to hurt him. Bray Wyatt comes up with the idea of telling The Fiend to be nice to Seth Rollins, then laughs and says he is kidding.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retains the WWE United States Championship against Cedric Alexander.

Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) announce that they will be in action this Wednesday on NXT, when they will take the NXT Tag Team Championships back from The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly). As they recap what has happened earlier tonight, Montez Ford warns Angelo Dawkins not to mention The Fiend's name three times after what he has heard from an old janitor.

Lacey Evans beats Natalya after raking Natalya's eyes as the referee holds Natalya back. After the match, Lacey hits Natalya with The Women's Right.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Paul Heyman, who calls Brock Lesnar's actions wanton and reckless as he apologizes to Rey Mysterio and Dominick, and says WWE Chairman Vince McMahon should take the blame. He then says that there are plenty of tough guys, and yet none of them would be able to help Rey or Dominick and they will not be able to help Kofi Kingston on Friday night, as Lesnar will become WWE Champion.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Maria Kanellis, who says that Rusev is not the father of her child. Maria leaves, then Sasha Banks takes the microphone and tells Becky Lynch she will show her carnage on Sunday when she makes her tap out. She says that there have been two women's Hell In A Cell matches, and that no man will win her match.

A white limousine is seen pulling up into the arena.

Rusev vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship ends with Bobby Lashley showing up for the first time in months and bringing out Lana. Lana then kisses Bobby Lashley in full view of Rusev on the stage, then the lights go out and The Fiend puts Seth Rollins in the Mandible Claw to end the show.

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