Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for August 6, 2019

Charlotte Flair shows up to start tonight's show. She says that every time she steps in the ring, the fans are witnessing greatness, and while most people dream of and strive for greatness, none of them have the genetics, talent or discipline to achieve it, and they either quit, lie to themselves or do something else. She then states that her SummerSlam opponent, Trish Stratus, opted to do something else when the business was changing, and that she is only coming back because her greatness eats Trish alive and Trish was never as good as her. Charlotte says the stars of today are better than those of yesteryear, and that Trish wants glory in front of her family and people in Canada. She says she plans to shatter Trish's SummerSlam dreams, then we see a video package of Charlotte's accomplishments. It soon becomes a video package of Trish Stratus's accomplishments, much to Charlotte's chagrin, then Trish shows up. Trish says the video was played to remind Charlotte of why she is her and being given history-making opportunities. She admits she has dreamed of one more match and that it eats her, as Charlotte is the embodiment of all she has fought for. Trish says she wants one more match to prove to her family, the fans and herself, and to quote Harley Race, "there is no better feeling than to be under the bright lights." She says Charlotte may be the queen, but she is not her. Charlotte welcomes Trish to her nightmare, as she will make her down to the Queen on Sunday. Trish responds by slapping Charlotte in the face, then both women stare each other down. Charlotte then laughs and leaves.

Goldberg's music hits, but Dolph Ziggler is seen backstage heading to the ring in a parody of Goldberg's entrance.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Rey Mysterio ends before the bell rings Ziggler goes on the attack before the bell rings. Referee Charles Robinson has to call for help for Rey, then Ziggler gets his hands on Rey and hits him with another superkick. Ziggler then gets on the microphone and says another legend goes down courtesy of him, and says the rest of the legends can step up and have the same thing happen to them. If Goldberg wants to fight him at SummerSlam, then he will end his legend on Sunday and make the match his last. Suddenly, Ali shows up, checks on Rey, then immediately charges at Ziggler and attacks him. This leads to a match that takes place during the commercial break.

Dolph Ziggler beats Ali.

Kayla Braxton conducts a sit-down interview with Roman Reigns in footage from earlier today. Roman says he has been through much, especially this year, but he has always known what was going on. This time, he does not know. He states that WWE has offered him personal security, but he does things on his own, and says that this has affected him and his livelihood. He does know, however, that Samoa Joe is not the culprit, and apologizes to Samoa Joe for having his name dragged through the mud. He then says the attacker is still out there and that he wants answers tonight.

In memory of Harley Race, 1943 - 2019.

Natalya vs. Ember Moon ends in a double-count out as Natalya has Ember Moon in the Sharpshooter on the outside. After the match, Bayley shows up and shoves Natalya off Ember Moon before helping Ember Moon up.

It's time for The Kevin Owens Show. Tonight's guest is Shane McMahon. Kevin Owens begins the show by immediately calling out Shane McMahon so they can get it over with, but Shane McMahon fails to show until Owens gets impatient with him. Ring announcer Greg Hamilton gives Shane a "proper" introduction, but Owens stops it to ask Shane why his career isn't on the line, and that is because Shane can do and says whatever he wants because he is a McMahon. Owens then tries to appeal to Shane's pride and ego, and asks Shane to put his career on the line as well and be the man that he says he is, so that when he beats Shane at SummerSlam, Shane is done. Shane decides to ponder this for a moment, then says no. He then says Owens' ego is what got Owens in this mess in the first place, and says there are many ways to make him quit WWE. After listing them all - pinfall, submisson, count-out, referee stoppage or disqualification - Owens tells Shane that he just exposed to the world that he "doesn't have any balls." Shane says he has balls and brains, then decides they might as well have a prelude to Sunday. Both men clear the ring, but Elias shows up to ambush Owens. Owens fights him and Shane off, then sends Owens over the commentary table. Elias eventually gets back up, but he is the victim of a Stunner on the commentary table. Shane then gets up and cuts Owens' feet out from under him before stomping him behind the commentary table. Shane then topples the commentary table on top of Owens before attacking him again. He then places a steel chair on Owens' head before drop kicking it. Referees have to get Shane away from Owens.

Sami Zayn shows up. He says that he offered Aleister Black a gift last week in the form of a match at SummerSlam where he would expose him and unburden him of all the hype surrounding him that he cannot live up to. He then says that he got no response and that Aleister locked himself in a dark room because he is safe there, as everyone can talk about how cool he is. However, when he beats Aleister, the hype will be gone and it will terrify him. Suddenly, Aleister Black is seen. He says this match happens now, not at SummerSlam, then he is raised to the stage.

Aleister Black beats Sami Zayn.

Backstage, Shelton Benjamin is asked if he ever sees himself competing for the WWE 24/7 Championship. Shelton looks around, then says "Well..." before leaving.

It's time for Firefly Fun House. Huskus The Pig Boy is seen surrounded by candy before Bray Wyatt shows up and mocks Finn Balor for letting The Fiend in willingly. He then says it is Finn's time to hurt, and that The Fiend is coming.

We see the first commercial for WWE 2K20.

Backstage, Chad Gable is met by Elias, who tells him to keep his exercise bands away from his guitar before making fun of him for being shorter than he is by quoting Randy Newman's "Short People."

We hear from Kofi Kingston, who says he got here despite Randy Orton, not because of him. He says it is incredibly difficult to stand out in WWE, yet he did just that in 2009. He thought he would break the glass ceiling, but Randy Orton beat him and humiliated him. Since then, there were rumors that Orton used his influence to hold him, and even though he would work as hard as he could, he always wondered what it was he wasn't doing. Nevertheless, he kept at it. He then says that waiting eleven years made him more resilient and appreciative of what he had, and that the power of positivity is very real. Kofi also says he wants to inspire people, unlike Orton, who used his power to hold people down. He says that when he beats Orton, it will be vindication.

The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beats "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan by disqualification after Rowan throws steel steps at Xavier Woods to stop a tope suicida. After the match, Daniel Bryan and Rowan continue to attack The New Day, and Woods falls victim to a running knee.

Backstage, Roman Reigns heads to the locker room and demands everyone except Buddy Murphy leave. Roman asks Buddy Murphy if he was behind the attacks on him. Buddy says he does not know who did it. Roman asks him one more time, but Buddy Murphy says that even if he knew who did it, he wouldn't tell him anything. Roman punches Buddy in the face and attacks him in response. After Roman pins him to a wall, Buddy Murphy tells him that Rowan is responsible.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for June 25, 2019

We hear from Shane McMahon, who says that The Undertaker only showed up because Roman Reigns called him up, and says that if Roman wants 'Taker to fight his battles, he and Drew McIntyre will make them dead men. Shane says he's not going anywhere and that he has a job to do, and warns the SmackDown Live roster not to get on his bad side, because he is pissed.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) shows up to start tonight's show. After it is announced that Samoa Joe vs. Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship is official for Extreme Rules, Kofi says he has achieved some of the greatest moments of his career and life since becoming WWE Champion. Kofi then says he has also experience some of the most painful, excruciating and devastating moments in his career as well, such as his steel cage match with Dolph Ziggler at Stomping Grounds and Samoa Joe's attack on him last night. Kofi says Samoa Joe's Coaquina Clutch is like a shark's jaws squeezing on you until you fade to black, but he will not let Joe eat him alive. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler shows up. Ziggler says he refuses to let this happen again, and says he did all the heavy lifting only to let another Superstar take his spot. He tells Kofi he knows that Xavier Woods saved him at Super ShowDown and took the coward's way out at Stomping Grounds. Ziggler states that he should be WWE Champion, and states that if he beats Kofi Kingston later tonight, he will be in the WWE Championship match at Extreme Rules and he will get what he truly deserves. He also announces that the match will be two-out-of-three falls, and that Kofi won't be able to take the coward's way out again.

Backstage, The Miz meets up with Elias, who states that Shane McMahon is fired up after last night and that he should not barge into his locker room until he wants to be a dead man walking. When Elias refuses to get out of the way and continues to play his guitar, Miz stops him and tells Shane that they have unfinished business after Extreme Rules and that he and the fans are sick of it. Shane walks out, and Elias tells him what just happened. Shane tells Elias that Miz has his match tonight if he can beat Elias in a two-out-of-three falls match.

The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. After the match, Big E and Woods are attacked from behind by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, and Rowan joins in. Suddenly, Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) run in and overpower Owens and Sami. It takes them and The New Day to send Rowan out of the ring.

The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat "The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.

We see WWE.com-exclusive footage from last night where Nikki Cross tells Alexa Bliss that she has a match with Bayley and that if she beats her, Alexa Bliss gets a championship match against Bayley at Extreme Rules. Alexa does not seem very confident in Nikki Cross' ability to get the job done.

Before the next match, Elias says that he will sweep The Miz faster than the Golden State Warriors swept the Portland Trailblazers.

Elias beats The Miz two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. (Had The Miz won, he would have gotten a match with Shane McMahon after Extreme Rules.) Elias earns the first fall after Shane McMahon grabs at The Miz's ankle, allowing Elias to hit a high knee followed by Drift Away. The Miz is awarded the second fall by disqualification after Shane McMahon attacks him, and Elias and Shane continue to attack him afterwards. This allows Elias to win the third fall following a top rope elbow drop. After the match, Elias and Shane head back to the ring and set Miz up for a Coast To Coast from Shane. Shane yells at Miz to not come at him ever again.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Finn Balor, who says that he has all the respect in the world for Andrade for pushing him to his limit, and that the better the opposition, the better he has to be to overcome. When asked who is next to challenge, Finn Balor is met by Shinsuke Nakamura, who looks at the Intercontinental Championship and leaves.

Nikki Cross beats Bayley with a crucifix pin to earn Alexa Bliss a match against Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Extreme Rules.

Backstage, Carmella is looking for R-Truth when she runs into Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. R-Truth comes out of hiding, and Drake Maverick shows up, saying he has nothing, much less a referee. Maverick tells R-Truth that he not only ruined his marriage, but also his life. R-Truth apologizes, saying he thought it was Carmella's wedding and tells him to get a referee if it means that much to him. R-Truth teases considering this, then says he loves the title more than Maverick loves his wife and runs off with everyone chasing after him afterwards.

Sonya Deville beats Ember Moon after shoving Ember Moon into the ring post following the distraction by Mandy Rose.

We hear from Aleister Black, who is impatiently waiting for somebody to fight him. He says he cannot be the only condemned person who walks these halls, and he thinks not one person is man enough to pick a fight with him. As the light goes out, somebody knocks on the door. Aleister then smiles at the camera.

Kofi Kingston beats Dolph Ziggler two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Kofi earns the first fall by countering a pinfall attempt with one of his own after Ziggler is caught grabbing the middle rope by the referee. Ziggler earns the second fall soon after Kofi earns the first with a superkick. Kofi earns the third fall following Trouble In Paradise.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 24, 2019

Seth Rollins shows up to start tonight's show. Rollins says Baron Corbin thought he would take the WWE Universal Championship from him. Suddenly, Becky Lynch shows up. Rollins gives Corbin some credit for knowing he could not wrestle him and finding a referee that he couldn't hit with a steel chair who would also do everything in her power to help him win, but says Corbin wasn't smart enough to know he had the best back-up on the planet. Becky says it might pay to be "The Man's man" and that they proved individually why they are the champions of their divisions. She says Lacey Evans had all that talk, but had nothing when it came time to fight, and tried to steal a title for someone else. When that happened, she had to slap Lacey Evans' empty head off of her shoulders once again. Baron Corbin's entrance them hits, but Becky is attacked from behind by Lacey Evans. Becky quickly gets the upper hand. Rollins tries to break it up, but when Becky shoves him, he lets them go at it before Corbin shows up. Rollins and Becky quickly send Corbin and Lacey packing. Corbin tells Rollins to put the Universal Championship around Becky's waist and make a sandwich for Becky at home, since she is handling all his business. Lacey tells Becky to get Rollins out before she lays her hands on him again. Corbin then says he would be Universal Champion if it weren't for Becky, and says he picked Lacey because she is "the only real woman around here" before proposing a mixed tag team match any time, anywhere. Lacey proposes they have the match at Extreme Rules, which Becky accepts under the condition that if Corbin and Lacey lose, they cannot face Rollins and Becky in the ring again, respectively. Corbin and Lacey talk it over, then accept the stipulation and raise them one. Rollins accepts the challenge unhesitatingly, and Corbin says that both the Universal and Women's Championships will be on the line, making it a "winner takes all" match.

Before the next match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) make fun of The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat "The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) in an eight-man tag team elimination match after Dash Wilder is used as the springboard for a top rope Uso splash following a superplex from Dawson.

In footage from earlier today, Braun Strowman is seen pulling a 17,000 lb. tractor trailer towards the arena with a big rope tied around his waist.

It's time for Miz TV with special guests Carmella and R-Truth. Carmella and R-Truth are introduced, and when Carmella and R-Truth show up, they look around for any potential challengers in hiding. Miz says he has made it so that 24/7 title rules will be suspended during the interview. Miz lists the weirdest places where the WWE 24/7 Championship has changed hands, culminating with the situation at Drake Maverick's wedding last Friday, of which footage is shown. R-Truth says the championship is not a joke, and says he has not been able to eat, drink or be merry since he has had it, even so far as having WWE Superstars showing up to his house, sometimes in disguise. Carmella says that while disrupting Drake Maverick was a bit extreme, the 24/7 Championship is important to R-Truth. Suddenly, Drake Maverick shows up, saying that R-Truth ruined both his championship accolade and his marriage. Maverick says he cannot even consummate the marriage, but R-Truth hilariously confuses it with constipation. Drake Maverick then challenges R-Truth to a championship rematch. Miz gets word from producers, and tells R-Truth that if he accepts the challenge, all other competitors are banned from ringside. R-Truth calls Maverick "Hornswoggle" before telling him his challenge is accepted. The championship match officially takes place next.

R-Truth retains the WWE 24/7 Championship against Drake Maverick in mere seconds. After the match, a bastion of Superstars show up with a referee to take the WWE 24/7 Championship. Cedric Alexander almost wins it, but everyone beats him up as Carmella and R-Truth run away through the crowd. As Carmella and R-Truth are being chased, Drake Maverick is distraught. Charly Caruso interviews Maverick, who has no words before leaving the ring.

Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans vs. Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a Winner Takes All mixed tag team match for the WWE Universal Championship and the WWE Raw Women's Championship is made official for Extreme Rules.

Backstage, Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans talk about their upcoming match at Extreme Rules, and both of them agree that Becky Lynch is Seth Rollins' weakness. They believe that if they destroy Becky, they can both become champions.

It is announced that Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre will be wrestling Roman Reigns at the same time in the next match.

Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns in a two-on-one tornado handicap match ends with The Undertaker showing up out of nowhere to attack Shane and McIntyre.

Before the tug of war between Bobby Lasley and Braun Strowman, we see footage from earlier today where Lashley pulls on a large rope tied to a telephone pole so hard that the rope breaks in half.

Braun Strowman beats Bobby Lashley in a game of tug of war. After the match, Lashley viciously attacks Braun Strowman after blinding him with the tug of war rope.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says he is ready to go in the ring. Before he can state why he is challenging Ricochet for the United States Championship, No Way Jose seemingly shows up with his conga line. Instead of No Way Jose, it is Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson), who say they have The Viking Raiders tonight. Styles chews them out for not taking their competition seriously, and Gallows says they will prove him wrong right now.

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The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) after Luke Anderson gets cocky during the match.

Backstage, Alexa Bliss is met by Nikki Cross, who blames herself Alexa losing last night. Alexa chalks it up to Bayley's manipulation skills, and says there may be a way to get a championship rematch. After the commercial break, Natalya and Naomi show up and meet with Nikki Cross, telling her that they are looking out for her and that Alexa Bliss is manipulating her. When Alexa shows up, Naomi challenges her to a match.

Before Heath Slater vs. Mojo Rawley can begin, R-Truth shows up and is surrounded by other Superstars. R-Truth fights them off, but Slater hits a neckbreaker on a distracted R-Truth to become the WWE 24/7 Champion. Slater makes the mistake of running back into the ring, and R-Truth beats Slater to regain the 24/7 title. Cedric Alexander then hits the Lumbar Check on R-Truth to win the title. When Cedric tries to escape, EC3 hits the One Percenter on Cedric from behind to win the title, Carmella then takes the title from EC3, and Truth pins EC3 with a schoolkid pin to win the title yet again. Everyone then chases R-Truth and Carmella to the back.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ricochet, who says that while he is trying to digest the fact that he is United States Champion, it took a lot of fan support to get to this point, and tonight, he has to face "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. He calls Styles a trailblazer for athletes like him, and tonight, he has to prove he is worthy of holding the championship.

Charly Caruso is about to interview Kofi Kingston in the ring when Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens show up. Kevin Owens says he has some questions of his own, and kicks Charly Caruso out of the ring so he and Sami can host The Kevin and Sami Show. Owens and Sami ask Kofi why he is here, who he thinks he is, and why he cannot just leave. After Kofi makes fun of a bump on Owens' head, Sami asks why Kofi is a paper champion who gets by with help from his friends. He then asks Kofi why he uses his friends as WWE Champion, and Kofi says that when it comes to The New Day, they are a brotherhood. He then reminds Owens that he beat him as well as Ziggler on his own. Kofi says that he will also beat Sami Zayn all by himself, and Sami chalks up Kofi's answer to arrogance and delusions of grandeur before saying he is going to give him a dose of reality. Kofi says it is about perseverance, not ego, and that is about the fans, not himself. He then asks the fans if they are tired of Sami and Owens talking about themselves before daring Sami to get in the ring with him so they can have their match right now.

Kofi Kingston beats Sami Zayn. After the match, Kevin Owens tells Kofi Kingston that he is not as great a champion as he thinks he is, and dares him to come back into the ring to face him. Kofi accepts his challenge.

Kofi Kingston beats Kevin Owens by count-out following a S.O.S. on the steel ramp partition. After the match, Sami Zayn tries to attack Kofi, but Kofi throws him out of the ring. As Kofi celebrates, he is attacked from behind by Samoa Joe. Referees show up to break up the brawl and help Kofi to the back, but Joe returns and puts Kofi in the Coaquina Clutch.

Roman Reigns and The Undertaker vs. Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre is made official for Extreme Rules.

Alexa Bliss beats Naomi after Naomi inadvertently hits Nikki Cross with a baseball slide. After the match, Alexa demands that Nikki attack Naomi, and a reluctant Nikki shoves Naomi. Natalya then shows up and runs both Alexa and Naomi out of the ring.

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross beat Natalya and Naomi with Alexa getting the pinfall after Nikki does all the work..

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Ricochet. During the match, Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up. Gallows & Anderson chew Styles out at ringside, and Styles tells them that they will ruin this match. He states that the match will not continue until they leave, and Gallows & Anderson reluctantly leave. Both men show respect after the match.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 14, 2019

Roman Reigns shows up to start tonight's show. Roman says he has unfinished business from last night and that he wants to take care of business right here, right now. He says that Elias is a huge problem, and he plans to solve that problem by introducing The Miz to SmackDown Live. Miz says it is good to be back in London, England and on SmackDown Live, and says today could be the day that they beat Elias through and through. He also says it will be five days until Shane McMahon has nowhere to run or hide at Money In The Bank. Miz calls what Shane did to his dad unforgivable, and as he says that Shane will find himself in a steel cage with hi, Shane shows up with Elias. Shane says that Miz disgusts him, and decides to exercise his privilege by banning Miz from both the ring and the building tonight. Elias tells Roman that he can make all the corny jokes he wants, but underestimating him will be the biggest mistake of his career. He plans to prove to Roman why Vince McMahon calls him SmackDown Live's biggest acquisition, and that the McMahon family has found that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." Shane says that he knew Miz and Roman would be difficult, and if they won't leave the ring, they will have to make them. However, there are a few people who hate The Miz's guts, and he brings them out: "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. Elias, Daniel Bryan, Rowan and Shane approach and surround the ring, then go on the attack. The numbers game catches up to The Miz and Roman Reigns, but The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) run in to even the odds. Even after Rowan makes very quick work of The Usos with a double clothesline, Roman, Miz and The Usos get the upper hand and force their opposition to retreat.

Backstage, Shane McMahon sets up a match between Elias, "The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan and himself vs. Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), and if The Miz gets involved, the steel cage match at Money In The Bank is cancelled.

Before the next match, Randy Orton says he will climb the ladder, grab the briefcase and become Mr. Money In The Bank for the second time to make RKO the three most dangerous letters for the WWE Champion. When Andrade shows up, Zelina Vega says everyone is sensitive when it comes to spoilers nowadays, and regardless of what show is being spoiled, she and Andrade do not care. Andrade says he will ruin Money In The Bank by saying he will be the one to win it all.

Andrade beats Finn Balor, Ali and Randy Orton in a Fatal 4-Way Match. After the match, Ricochet runs into the ring, jumps from the top rope to the ladder and fights off Andrade on the top of the ladder before knocking Andrade off and taking the briefcase.

We hear from Carmella, who says that the odds are in her favor Sunday as she has won two Money In The Bank Matches and she has successfully cashed in to become a champion.

In the locker room, Xavier Woods meets with Kofi Kingston. Kofi asks Xavier to stay backstage so he can handle his match one-on-one.

We get a closer look at the career of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, courtesy of Progressive.

Charlotte Flair shows up. She says that Sunday will be the culmination of her rivalry with Becky Lynch and end with her becoming SmackDown Women's Champion. We then a video package of Charlotte and Becky's friendship and falling out through their time in WWE leading up to Sunday's match.

Backstage, Lacey Evans says everyone has forgotten that Becky has two championship matches on Sunday, and after she teaches Becky about a woman's right, Becky will be "Becky Black Eyes" while she is Raw Women's Champion.

We hear from Aleister Black, who says that within Shakespeare's words, there is a struggle between ambition and how one pursues it. In the end, people are left with their own truth. For those who try to get into his head, they will not like the place they try to venture into, and thus he clothes his naked villainy with old, odd ends.

Shane McMahon, "The New" Daniel Bryan, Rowan and Elias beat Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). After the match, The Miz runs out with a steel chair and attacks Shane's team. Shane retreats as he and The Usos hammer Rowan.

We hear from Ember Moon and Bayley concerning the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan is the kick-off for Money In The Bank.

The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) guest on commentary for the next match.

Before the next match, Paige says it is great to be home before introducing Asuka and Kairi Sane as "The Kabuki Warriors," saying they are the next Women's Tag Team Champions and the future of the women's division. When Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville shows up, Mandy tells Paige to calm down, saying she didn't name the royal baby and that names matter, as she will be Miss Money In The Bank after Sunday and going after the women's tag titles with Sonya, for they are the future.

The Kabuki Warriors (Kairi Sane and Asuka) beat Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville after Asuka rolls Mandy Rose - who says she has the match - up into an inside cradle.

We see a video package of Lars Sullivan's recent path of destruction, then Kayla Braxton interviews Lars Sullivan backstage. Braxton is absolutely nervous and cannot even conduct the interview.

We hear from Kevin Owens, who says that we are nearing a special edition of The Kevin Owens Show with special guest Kofi Kingston and that it is time to ask if Kofi can stand on his own. He says he knows the answer, and on Sunday, the world also will when he breaks him.

Kofi Kingston shows up ahead of Kevin Owens for The Kevin Owens Show. Kofi says that he has received an extension to The Kevin Owens Show, and he is here. If Owens wants him and the WWE Championship, he will get his chance on Sunday. He then asks about tonight, and says it would be fitting for Kevin Owens to host his own show. When Kofi introduces Owens, Owens does not show up, and Kofi proposes the show be renamed after him before giving Owens another chance to make good on his word. Kevin shows up on the TitanTron and mocks the fact that Kofi Kingston is on his own, saying it is as the worst time possible after sharing his magic moment only for the dream to end and reality to begin. He states that Kofi is only WWE Champion because of Xavier Woods and Big E and that his time as champion will end on Sunday because he is WWE's most dangerous man. We then see a video package chronicling Kevin Owens' time after NXT in WWE. Kofi asks what the video package proved and tells him that he is tired of hearing him talk before tossing his plate of pancakes and both chairs out of the ring and calling Owens out to the ring. Owens makes his way to the ring, but stops halfway down the ramp and walks away. He then turns back around and heads back to the ring, stops at the end of the ramp, and walks away again. At this point, Kofi has had enough, and Kofi and Owens brawl on the ramp. Kofi is then suddenly attacked by Sami Zayn, and Owens and Zami take the boots to Kofi. Before Owens can hit Kofi with a powerbomb to the apron, Xavier Woods rushes in to save Kofi, but the numbers game catches up with him. Sami and Owens attack Kofi again, and Owens tells Kofi that the title is as good as his and that he is leaving enough of him around to take the WWE Championship from him on Sunday. Owens then hits Kofi with a cannonball before Sami attacks Kofi again, but Kofi manages to fight back as Owens retreats.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for May 7, 2019

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up to start tonight's show. Styles admits he missed SmackDown Live, then mentions WWE Chairman Vince McMahon's recently adopted "Wild Card Rule" and says he wanted to be the first to crash the blue brand. Suddenly, Sami Zayn shows up and calls the Louisville, Kentucky fans "Kentucky Fried hillbillies" and showed up knowing that Styles would be here, and Styles stops him to tell him to take a shower. As Sami accuses Styles of deflection, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods show up, and Kofi tells them they can't have a party without them before reminding Styles that he does not live in SmackDown Live anymore and asking what Styles is doing here tonight. Styles says he decided to return the favor after Kofi showed up on Raw, and Kofi is about to confront Styles before Sami Zayn stops him from giving Styles a shot at the WWE Championship and tells him that the fans are not happy for him. Sami goes on to say that Kofi has fallen into the trap of constantly pleasing them by giving out title shots, and says that the only person deserving of a title shot is him, as the fans need a WWE Champion who tells them the truth whether they like it or not. Kofi and Xavier stop Sami to tell him he smells bad, and Kofi says he proved that his WrestleMania victory was not fluke before proclaiming that he is a fighting champion and that he wants to put the title on the line again tonight against either of them. Kofi then says it will not matter who he defends against, as he will still be WWE Champion.

We hear from Kevin Owens, who says that he is not here tonight because he does not feel like working on his birthday. He then says he will take the WWE Championship from Kofi Kingston at Money In The Bank.

We hear from Ali, who says that even if the light seems too far away, you must reach for it if you can see it and you must fight. He then says he plans to take back his opportunity at the WWE Championship at Money In The Bank.

Before the next match, Zelina Vega states that thousands of spectators will watch Money In The Bank to see thoroughbreds compete at their peak. Unlike the Kentucky Derby, however, there is only one thoroughbred, and it is Andrade. Andrade says that in less than two weeks, he will win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and become "El Senor Dinero en el Banco" while Ali will become envious of his success.

Ali vs. Andrade ends with Randy Orton showing up out of nowhere and attacking both men. Zelina Vega stops Orton's attack temporarily, and even as Ali fights Orton off, Orton hits a RKO on him before doing the same to Andrade.

We see a video package of Roman Reigns' WWE career highlights.

Shane McMahon shows up. He talks about The Miz's attack on him from last night, and calls Miz's actions lamentable, deplorable and disgusting before stating that Miz will not get the job done at Money In The Bank and that he will win the steel cage match. He then focuses on the tag team division, stating that the SmackDown tag team titles were vacated due to Lars Sullivan's attack on Jeff Hardy, then states that he scoured the roster to see who would be worthy of the team before deciding on "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. Daniel Bryan and Rowan show up, but as Shane is about to hand them to the tag team titles, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up and invoke the Wild Card Rule before welcoming Bryan and Rowan to the Uso Penitentiary. They also state that the tag team titles have to be earned, not given, and that applies to everyone including themselves and Shane. The Usos then demand that the titles be put on the line. Shane states that he will enjoy seeing Daniel Bryan and Rowan sending The Usos back to Raw empty-handed, and that the tag team title match is official and happening right now.

We hear from Finn Balor, who is at home in Ireland. He says that the Money In The Bank Ladder Match is on his mind and that he will win the match and do something extraordinary: become the WWE and Universal Champion.

"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to win the vacant WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships!

Shane McMahon shows up again. As he talks about the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, he is suddenly attacked from behind The Miz, and he fights him all the way to the stage. Shane tries to beg The Miz off, but as Miz goes on the attack again, he is suddenly attacked by The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel). Miz manages to fight them off, but he is smacked with a steel chair from behind by Shane.

Backstage, "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan are met by Heavy Machinery. Otis congratulates them, then Daniel Bryan shakes his head and he and Rowan walk away.

Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville beat Ember Moon and Carmella. After the match, Paige, Asuka and Kairi Sane show up. Paige says she has traded up from Mandy and Sonya, and says that Asuka and Kairi will tear through the women's tag team division starting with Mandy and Sonya.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Matt Hardy, who calls Jeff Hardy's injury a heartbreak moment and that Jeff has underwent surgery and will be back better than ever. R-Truth shows up and tells Matt that Lars Sullivan is vicious and unlike anyone else he has ever faced. Suddenly, Kayla runs away, and Matt and Truth are met by Sullivan, who overpowers them.

We hear from Aleister Black, who says that if anyone has been rejected by those whose whose affirmations should be instinctual, he sits before them as both their wrath and salvation. He then apologizes for his overcompensatory need to prevail at their expense, for they are the embodiment of the sins of which he speaks. Now that he has revealed this part of himself, he asks for forgiveness for his own sins that he will seek absolution for in the form of victory.

Kofi Kingston retains the WWE Championship against Sami Zayn and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. During the match, Kevin Owens attacks Xavier Woods, and this almost costs Kofi Kingston the match in the form of three Blue Thunder Bombs. Kofi kicks out of all three of them and hits Trouble In Paradise to counter a Helluva Kick to retain the title. After the match, Kofi Kingston states that Kevin Owens is not in his head and that there will be hell to pay for him.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for March 26, 2019

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up to start tonight's show. Xavier Woods says the last few years have been an emotional roller coaster, and Big E thanks the fans for staying with them for so long. Woods says it has been a pleasure being a unit and entertaining the fans, and he thanks the fans for their support for all that time. Big E says he and Xavier spoke, and announces that after the obstacles placed in Kofi's way, they have considered walking away. Despite doing so much in WWE, Xavier says it has been hard to watch how Kofi has been treated for the past 11 years, much less recently. Big E says "power of positivity" is not just a catchphrase, as Kofi exudes positivity and has never quit. Xavier says they need to make a decision, but they cannot make it until they get answers, and the person with the answers is WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. He - and The New Day - ask Vince to come to the ring so they can talk face-to-face with the issues they have at hand, and they have problem waiting in the ring until he does show up. Vince shows up, but before he can say anything, Daniel Bryan and Rowan show up and interrupt the proceedings, with Daniel telling Vince not to waste another breath on The New Day and let them quit. He calls The New Day "a stale novelty act," and if Vince wants to create another one, they can pick three people from NXT, call them "Fresh Afternoon," have them throw waffles into the crowd and have them become more popular than The New Day as Kofi is a "B+ player." He says that Kofi lost the last three times they faced off and to not let Xavier Woods and Big E get in their heads, and that Vince's instincts that Kofi is not "championship material" is correct and that the fans are wrong and refuse to accept that reality. Xavier says the real reality is that Daniel Bryan is scared to face Kofi Kingston one-on-one and that he has turned not only into everything he used to fight against, but into a hypocrite. Vince tells Daniel Bryan to shut up, then tells The New Day there is not a bone in their body that will tell them to quit due to the power of positivity, and that they were never going to quit in the first place. Vince admits that he views Kofi as a B+ player, but wants to know if Big E and Xavier Woods are a "B+ tag team" due to their passion and respect for Kofi, and asks if they can put Kofi Kingston in the WWE Championship. Vince tells Kofi he has run out of opportunities, but if Xavier Woods and Big E can win in a tag team gauntlet match tonight, Kofi can still be in the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania.

Backstage, Becky Lynch is interviewed. Becky wants to know what Charlotte Flair brings to the Raw Women's title match at WrestleMania. Charlotte Flair shows up on the stage and says she is abot to show just how deserving she is to be in the Raw Women's title match at WrestleMania.

Charlotte Flair beats Asuka with the Figure Eight to become the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. Before the match, the announcers are surprised that the match is for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship, as if they were not aware of this beforehand. The title win becomes her eighth in WWE, a record for women's wrestling in WWE.

We look back on Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant at WrestleMania 3, courtesy of Snickers.

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is interviewed. He is honored to be Kurt Angle's last match on SmackDown Live, and he is proud to be part of his career and in this match tonight. While Angle has done more than most people can dream of, he is not taking this match lightly, and while Angle set up the foundation, this is the house that he built.

Kurt Angle vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles ends with Randy Orton showing up out of nowhere and hitting Styles with an RKO. Angle hits Orton with an Angle Slam, then helps Styles up.

In interview footage from earlier tonight, Dominic says that Rey Mysterio is nothing like Samoa Joe, and Rey says that he will stand up for himself and his family when he beats Joe for the WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania.

The Miz shows up. He says that he usually has a rush of emotion regarding WrestleMania, but this year is different as the only thing he can picture is tearing Shane McMahon limb from limb and he knows how he wants to do it. He claims that Shane lit a fire under him that he didn't know he had despite being in WWE for thirteen years when he attacked him and made it personal when he put his hands on his father. He wants to make sure everyone sees him destroy Shane up close and personal in a Falls Count Anywhere Match at WrestleMania, and he wants to take Shane all over the arena and show him everything he can do to him. Suddenly, security shows up and blocks the ramp. After they show up, Shane McMahon shows up with a few WWE Superstars - Shelton Benjamin, Primo Colon, Eric Young, Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe - who stand in front of Shane, who demands ring announcer give him the introduction he was instructed with some conviction (which Hamilton does). He then states the security is for Miz's benefit and to protect Miz from him, and says one of the things that went through his mind regarding the Falls Count Anywhere stipulation is that Miz is as dumb as his father looks. As he puts a still image of himself putting his hands on Miz's dad on the TitanTron, he admits that he watches the footage of himself attacking Miz's dad over and over again and that it makes him feel better and better the more he watches it. Shane also gloats about how he paralyzed Miz's father with fear at Fastlane, and says that the feeling he got from that was absolutely euphoric. He then announces he plans to beat Miz all over the arena at WrestleMania as he accepts his challenge. He then says his only regret is that he did not do more harm to Miz's father and punish him for impregnating his mother and creating his "greatest Miz-take in life." Miz charges out of the ring and fights off security. After fighting off security, he battles the WWE Superstars. He is briefly overpowered, but not for long. Shane slowly backs off as Miz comes out on top as he takes the brawl into the crowd and comes out on top.

We hear from The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce), who announce that they will be in a Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania and that they will make WrestleMania IIconic.

The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson), the team of Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura, The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro), The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and the team of "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan in a tag team gauntlet match to send Kofi Kingston to the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 35. Before the match, it is announced that Kofi Kingston is barred from ringside for this match. During the match, The Bar put Big E through a table after being eliminated. When The Usos show up, they take the microphone and says they have fought wars against The New Day and that Kofi Kingston is worthy of an opportunity for the WWE Championship Match. They announce that Kofi has earned respect from them, the locker room and the fans. With that, The Usos wish Big E and Xavier Woods luck, for they officially forfeit. The Usos then leave. "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan are seen fuming in the locker room while throwing steel chairs. Afterwards, Big E and Xavier Woods are checked on by medical staff before it is announced that they must face one more team: "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan. The match ends with Big E toppling the announce table on top of Rowan to beat Daniel Bryan and Rowan by count-out. Kofi Kingston celebrates with Woods and Big E after the match. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews WWE Chairman Vince McMahon confirms that Kofi Kingston is going to WrestleMania, and asks if Kofi can beat Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship before leaving in his limousine. Afterwards, the SmackDown Live locker room surrounds the ring and celebrates with The New Day to end the show.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for March 19, 2019

The Miz shows up to start tonight's show. After a video recap of Shane McMahon's explanation of his betrayal of The Miz from last Tuesday, The Miz says he has been laser-focused on the road to WrestleMania for the last years, but it has been at a cost. He says he has sacrificed every relationship to make it to where he is today, save for his relationship with Maryse and his daughter, and his relationship with Shane McMahon has been no different. He says it was all to make his own father proud of him, and when his father stood in the ring with him, it was the first time his father said he loved him and that he was proud of him, and Shane made that happen for him. Miz also admits that people warned him to watch himself after tag teaming with Shane, and at Fastlane, he found out the hard way how different Shane is behind the scenes when Shane attacked him and put his hands on his father. He says the latter action will be ingrained in his mind forever, and calls Shane "a vile, disgusting human being" who is rotten to the core just like his father, and says he was not born the best in the world; he was born the worst. Miz says Shane and Vince think they are special because they are billionaires who owns WWE, and that they don't own him or Kofi Kingston. He says he was born poor and told he would not amount to anything, and proved everyone wrong. He also says that he accomplished everything he has ever done on his own, and that his work ethic cannot be denied and he knows that hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard enough, and that he had to earn love and respect after thirteen long years. The crowd chants "You deserve it," and Miz agrees. Miz says all Shane has earned is as ass-whipping from him at WrestleMania.

Before the next match, Billie Kay announces that Bayley and Sasha Banks have finally arrived on SmackDown Live, and Peyton Royce says that they look small and scared inside their ring. They make fun of their appearance on NXT and their being chased out of the ring on Raw, and state that Bayley and Sasha are in unfamiliar territory. They say that Bayley and Sasha have saved the best for last, and the last will be IIconic.

The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) beat Sasha Banks and Bayley after Billie Kay pulls at Sasha's arm as Peyton rolls Sasha Banks up. During the match, Lacey Evans shows up, walks down the ramp, poses, then walks back up the ramp to the back.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Rey Mysterio, who brings out his now grown-up son Dominic as he announces that he will face Samoa Joe for the WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania. Dominic says Samoa Joe is just a bully, and at WrestleMania, he will watch his father do what he does: take care of bullies and win another championship.

It's time for The Kevin Owens Show. Tonight's guests are Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch. Becky Lynch is introduced first, followed by Charlotte Flair. Owens says that sometimes friendship can go wrong, and that nothing can get under the skin more than a former best friend. He goes over some of the things that have been said by "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey in the past, and says that while Ronda isn't here, Charlotte is. Owens goes over some of the things said about Charlotte by Ronda and Becky, then says Charlotte and Becky have said a lot and says that he speaks for himself and the fans when he says that nobody wants to see them talk. He says that tonight is "Fight Becky Fight" and "Fight Charlotte Fight." Charlotte and Becky stand up, and Charlotte says she would beat the holy hell out of Becky. Kevin Owens leaves the ring and moderates from the apron, and Becky punches Charlotte as Owens leaves to get away from the ensuing brawl. Referees show up to stop the brawl as Becky and Charlotte take it out of the ring, and security also has to get involved. Becky and Charlotte beat up a few security guards before both women are finally pulled apart.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says that Randy Orton has advantages in the WWE that nobody else has. He admits that Orton is a great wrestler, but despite being the walk-on to Orton's first-round draft pick, he's good, too. He admits that Orton may have the home field advantage, he is ready to tear it down at WrestleMania. He also wishes Kofi Kingston luck in his match tonight.

We look back on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 14, courtesy of Snickers.

"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan show up. Daniel brings up the word "injustice," and says that Kofi Kingston being in tonight's gauntlet match is an injustice, as Kofi does not deserve the opportunity. He says he knows what it is like to have the deck stacked against him and to be held back better than anyone else, and says that this has not happened to Kofi. He says Kofi was chosen to replace Mustafa Ali and given an opportunity he had never earned. He says Kofi fought his heart out in the gauntlet match and in the Elimination Chamber, but he earned nothing and is just "a B+ player." He says that is good enough for the fans and The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), then says B+ is not good enough, and no matter how much the fans chant for Kofi, it will not change the fact that he lost both matches and the opportunity handed to him. Suddenly, The New Day shows up, and Kofi gets in the ring.

Kofi Kingston beats Sheamus, Cesaro, Rowan, Samoa Joe and Randy Orton in a gauntlet match to face "The New" Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35. During the match, Rowan is eliminated after hitting Kofi with a steel chair on the outside, and he goes for a bear hug in which he slams Kofi into the ring post as part of an attempt to deal some more damage before he leaves. After the match, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon shows up and congratulates Kofi Kingston for performing nothing short of a miracle in the ring tonight. Vince tells Kofi that he will be going to WrestleMania as long as he can beat one last opponent. Vince tells Xavier Woods and Big E to leave the ring, and he wishes Kofi luck as it is revealed he must beat "The New" Daniel Bryan in the ring.

"The New" Daniel Bryan beats Kofi Kingston, ending Kofi Kingston's dreams of a WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 35.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for March 12, 2019

Shane McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. The WWE World Cup is seen on a podium in the ring. Shane McMahon asks Greg Hamilton to introduce him as "The Best In The World," then Shane grabs Greg by the tie and tells him to say it like he means it. Greg says it again, this time with more gusto, but Shane tells him to use more conviction. Greg complies. After Greg leaves the ring, Shane addresses why he beat up The Miz at Fastlane. He says he was sick and tired of all the people that have ever been in his life: the fans, the Superstars and the employees who have asked him for advice to get ahead in life. He says people have rubbed against him all his life to better themselves behind the scenes, and says that all stopped Sunday when beat up The Miz in his own hometown. Shane says he is not the best in the world because he won a trophy or became a tag team champion; he is the best in the world because he was born that way. He says that from this point forward, he will do things for himself, and it felt so good when he beat The Miz up and the last thing The Miz saw was him grabbing his dad by his face. Shane says this lit a spark that he claims will ever go away, and tells The Miz that at the end of the day, Miz works for him. He says he had a fun time beating him up that he will continue with that notion at WrestleMania. He then tells Miz to get ready for another "Best In The World" beating, and says that for him, it will feel awesome.

Aleister Black, Ricochet and The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro), Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura ends after The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) runs in and fights The Bar, Rusev and Nakamura.

We hear from The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who says that got theirs at Fastlane. After pondering who they will face next, they tell all comers "Run up and get done up."

Randy Orton shows up. Orton asks why this is the house that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles when he made history here long before Styles came here after being in numerous small venues and wrestling in Impact Wrestling. He says that this is the house that he built, not Styles, and that he was here and a champion long before Styles shows up. Suddenly, AJ Styles shows up. Styles says Orton followed his career closely for somebody who looks down on the indies, and says he is proud to have come from them. He says that guys like Orton were built for the WWE, as guys like Orton would not have made it in his world with a pose that involves raising two hands and a "knockoff Diamond Cutter" for a finisher. Orton mentions the "Too Sweet" hand signal being ripped off from the nWo, but Styles says the indies guy earned their way here instead of coming to their father for a job in the WWE. He says that Orton had help in the form of Evolution to ensure that he didn't fail. Orton says he accomplished more at 24 than anybody has dreamed of accomplishing, but Styles keeps bringing up Evolution, Rated RKO, The Legacy and The Wyatt Family. Styles says Orton has had a lot of babysitters, and while Orton is what he says what he is, he tosses people to the curb when he is done with them. He says he got the jump on him at Fastlane so he wouldn't become his next victim. Orton tells Styles he doesn't get to choose, as Styles is renting out a room and he is the landlord, and he can cash his rent check to RKO. Styles says that if he wants his rent, he can come and take it at WrestleMania.

Asuka beats Sonya Deville after Mandy Rose pulls down the ring apron, inadvertently tripping Sonya on the ring apron in the process.

We hear from The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce), who tell Bayley and Sasha Banks that they have been ducking them for weeks. They are not impressed with their title defense and say they cannot run forever, and say that they will be the next title defense.

Becky Lynch shows up. As she makes her way to the ring, she throws her crutch away. She says that everybody got brave for a moment, but she is back on her own two feet and back in the main event of WrestleMania. She says that she set the match in motion by choosing "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey - and Charlotte Flair got shoehorned in later - and that she had to earn her way back in while playing Ronda like a fiddle. She says it is hard to play mind games with a woman with no brains, but she got Ronda so wound up that she did her bidding for her, and she plans to repay her by taking her title and ripping her arm off. Becky says she doesn't care who she beats, for she will reclaim everything that has been taken from her and given to someone else. Suddenly, Charlotte shows up. Charlotte congratulates Becky for making it into "her" main event, and says that she put in all the work while Becky has kept herself out of the ring and that her resume speaks for itself. She says it is one thing to be hot for six months, but she has been hot for four years and this is why she was chosen to get the job done. Charlotte tells Becky that the only reason the fans support her is because they felt sorry for her just like she and Ronda did, and no matter how hard Becky tries to spin it, Becky got a hand-out. She says she has never seen someone do so little but take credit for so much, and says she must make her and Ronda relevant again when she makes them bow down. Becky tells Charlotte she had the women's division by the throat and did nothing with it while she took the division to the main event of WrestleMania, and says the division needs "The Man," not a queen.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton gets an interviews with "The New" Daniel Bryan. Bryan says he was talking to the McMahon Family considering Kofi Kingston, and says Vince McMahon deserves to hear his honest feedback before his announcement later tonight. As a result of his business in the McMahon Family office, he and Rowan have a tag team match with Mustafa Ali and Kevin Owens.

Rey Mysterio and R-Truth beat Samoa Joe and Andrade after Rey counters a Samoa Joe uranagi into a victory roll. After the match, Joe hits a uranagi on both R-Truth and Andrade.

"The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan beat Kevin Owens and Mustafa Ali.

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon shows up. Mr. McMahon says he is here to give the fans and Kofi Kingston what they want: an opportunity for Kofi to win the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. After a video recap of what happened at Fastlane, Vince says people hear what they want to hear. As he says that this is a teachable moment, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. Big E says they are not in the mood to learn anything, as they have jumped through every hoop and did what was asked of them and says Kofi deserves better and more after eleven years. Vince says Kofi doesn't deserve anything, and neither do the fans or The New Day. Vince says he doesn't deserve anything, even though he has practically created heaven and earth in WWE, but Big E says is this is bigger than anything, including Vince's ego. Vince says there is nothing justifiably bigger than his ego. Woods says they have not deserved, but earned, and says that Kofi earned his shot at the WWE Championship. Big E states that the fans have demanded Kofi competing for the title. Vince says he has known Kofi for a long time and that he is a good judge of talent, and says that if he felt Kofi was worthy, it would have happened a long time ago. He admits Kofi is extraordinary, but he will only be Hall of Fame material with The New Day. He also says that Kofi has "a couple of young bucks" like Big E and Xavier Woods around so they can take the credit while he does all the work, and says "The New" Daniel Bryan has stated that Daniel Bryan has called Kofi "a good B+ player." Kofi tells Vince he is not asking for a free ride or a hand-out, and says that eleven years ago, he was a kid with a dream. So far, he has traveled the world and his life has been blessed, and he has proven many times over that he is worthy. However, Vince does not see it that way; while he has put in the work, made sacrifices and has never complained, other people have gotten opportunities and been placed ahead of him. He asks Vince McMahon to tell him right here, right now, so he can do it, as the fans believe in him. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up. Vince tells Kofi Kingston that he has to beat Orton. Suddenly, Samoa Joe shows up. Vince says he has to beat Joe, too. Then The Bar shows up. Vince says he has to beat them, too. He then says he has to beat one last man: Rowan, who also shows up. Vince says that if Kofi can beat all of them in a gauntlet match next week, he will be going to WrestleMania. All five men rush the ring, and The New Day successfully fend them off to end the show.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for March 5, 2019

In memory of King Kong Bundy, 1957 - 2019.

Daniel Bryan and Rowan show up to start tonight's show. After a video recap of what happened to Kofi Kingston last week, Daniel Bryan says he remained silent as everyone gushed over Kofi, who got replaced in the WWE Championship match at Fastlane by Kevin Owens. Daniel Bryan says it is the fans' time to remain silent, and Rowan tells everyone to shut up and open their eyes, as Daniel Bryan is going to enlighten everyone. Daniel says he is not here to talk about Kofi, for Kofi is a supporting player, not a leader, and for that, Kofi is where he should be: with The New Day in a promotional tour of India. He says that Vince McMahon was right to replace Kofi, but says he replaced a man who throws copious amounts of pancakes with a man who eats copious amounts of pancakes - Kevin Owens - and says everyone likes Owens because he looks and thinks like the people and is undeserving of the title. He says that Owens is a nobody, but he is also a somebody because he is a nobody with with nothing to lose. Daniel then says he has everything to lose as he is the planet's champion. Suddenly, Owens shows up, and says that since he got injured, he stepped back from being a WWE Superstar and back into being a fan, and he sat back with his family and watched WWE from his couch, which Daniel says is where Owens belongs. He says that as awesome as his time off was, it was hard to see other people do what he loved unless it was Daniel Bryan, and when Daniel did it, it was awful to watch due to his ego. He then says it got worse when he placed the WWE Championship in the trash - where Daniel says it belongs - and Kevin Owens says it was the last straw. He says he came back for Daniel Bryan, and says Daniel deserves to have his condescending mouth shut. Daniel says it is not his mouth he should be worried about, as people shove things down his throat, as he is an intellectual. Owens calls Daniel out for making fat jokes, and Daniel says the fans relate to Owens for being low-brow. Owens says that if Daniel thinks he is like the people for being a pretentious jackass, then he is just like the people as Daniel claims he is. He also says he does not have a reality show or a seven-foot-tall back-up dancer. Daniel says he doesn't have a seven-footer because he doesn't have any friends left. While Owens says that is true, he didn't need anyone to hit him with a Stunner and pin him in the middle of the ring, and he did not mean to take Kofi's place. However, he does mean to beat Daniel Bryan again at Fastlane, and when he does, he will take the WWE title from him. Rowan stands between Daniel and Owens, and Owens makes work of Rowan before going for Daniel. This leads to Rowan getting back in the ring and slamming Owens into the mat before Daniel Bryan lifts up his wooden and fabric WWE Championship upwards in celebration.

Before the next match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) talk about their tag team title defense against The Miz and Shane McMahon at Fastlane before making fun of Miz and Shane, saying they cannot take the "bromance" anymore. He says that Shane and Miz will be facing the ultimate tag team on Sunday.Shane and The Miz show up, and Shane says their qualities make them the best tag team in the world, and come Sunday, everyone will see who laughs last. The Miz tells The Usos that if they lose focus for one second, he will take advantage and destroy them. The Usos charge at Miz and Shane, but Miz and Shane send them out of the ring.

The Miz beats Jey Uso. During the match, Jimmy Uso tries to help Jey cheat to win, but Shane takes out Jimmy and Miz hits a distracted Jey with a Skull Crushing Finale to get the win.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Charlotte Flair, who mockingly says that SmackDown Live is missing the presence of Becky Lynch. She invites Becky to show up tonight, as she wants to know if Becky is man enough to talk about her capabilities in a "friendly discussion."

Carmella and R-Truth show up. R-Truth says he wants to be like his childhood hero, John Cena, but he did not realize that he issued a United States Open Challenge every single week; he has done this once and is already tired. Carmella tells him that Cena said "Never give up," but R-Truth says Cena also said "You can't see me" even though he's seen him all the time. Carmella tells him he has to be brave after the seven-second dance break. R-Truth then states that the open challenge starts now, and almost immediately, Lacey Evans shows up, walks down the ramp, poses, turns around and walks back up the ramp to the back as she is introduced as "The Sexy Southern Belle." R-Truth tells Lacey Evans to come back, then says "She ain't want none." After a do-over, the challenge is answered for real by Samoa Joe. After Joe gets in the ring, Rey Mysterio shows up, as does Andrade and Zelina Vega.It is then announced that a Fatal 4-Way for the United States title is about to start.

Samoa Joe beats Andrade, Rey Mysterio and R-Truth to become the WWE United States Champion!

We hear from The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) from footage from earlier today in Mumbai, India, where they promise that they will be at Fastlane.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Samoa Joe, who says that everyone fears what he will do to win gold and keep it, as he does not cater to the masses and he has disrespect for anybody who has the audacity to come at him. He says that if anyone has any nightmares of going up against him in the ring, he will soon put them to sleep.

Before the next match, Sheamus calls Aleister Black and Ricochet "NXT's shiny new toys," then wishes them luck with the Raw Tag Team Championships on Sunday. Cesaro then says that like the rest of Raw's tag team division, they don't measure up. Also before the match, it is announced that the team of Aleister Black and Ricochet vs. the team of Bobby Roode and Chad Gable vs. The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships is official for Fastlane.

Aleister Black and Ricochet beat The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro). After the match, Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura attack Aleister and Ricochet, and The Bar join in. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) run in to fight off Rusev and Nakamura and ultimately make the save.

Mandy Rose quickly beats Naomi with the distraction from Sonya Deville. After the match, Asuka ambushes and beats up Mandy and Sonya on the stage.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says championship opportunities don't grow on trees, but he would not want to be in Kevin Owens' or Kofi Kingston's situations. Randy Owens shows up and says that AJ Styles talking about somebody other than him deserving a title shot is why it took 15 years for AJ to get here.

Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade is official for the Fastlane kick-off.

"The New" Daniel Bryan guests on commentary for the next match.

Kevin Owens beats Rowan by disqualification after "The New" Daniel Bryan attacks Owens for attacking him. After the match, Mustafa Ali returns for the first time in weeks, and Owens hits Daniel with a Stunner.

Charlotte Flair shows up. After a video recap of the end of last night's Raw, Charlotte condescendingly asks the crowd to start a "Becky Lynch' chant to get Becky to come to the ring so they can have a friendly discussion. It works, and Becky shows up. Becky says she may be hurting, but she has hurt before and she will hurt again if it means staying in Charlotte's head, as she is in "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey's head to the point that she doesn't know whether she wants to face her or not. Ronda may have hit her with her absolute best, but she is still here and she is ready to fight again, especially after she's beaten Charlotte before, even on one good leg. She says she may be damaged, but damaged people are the most dangerous as they have nothing left to lose. Ronda may have hit her with her absolute best, but she is still here and she is ready to fight again, especially after she's beaten Charlotte before, even on one good leg. She says she may be damaged, but damaged people are the most dangerous as they have nothing left to lose. Two referees have to pull Becky off of Charlotte, who rolls out of the ring.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for February 26, 2019

The show starts with Shane and Stephanie McMahon moderating a WWE Championship contract signing for Kofi Kingston vs. "The New" Daniel Bryan at Fastlane. Daniel Bryan and Rowan are already in the ring. Shane and Stephanie McMahon introduce Kofi Kingston, and admit that Kofi was overlooked until he lasted over an hour in a gauntlet match and took Daniel Bryan to his limit in the Elimination Chamber. Due to this, and his victory over Daniel Bryan, Kofi Kingston has earned another opportunity at the WWE Championship at Fastlane. Kofi is then formally introduced, and he is accompanied by Big E and Xavier Woods. Kofi says all he wanted was a chance, and after eleven years, it is finally happening. He says it would not have been possible without Big E and Xavier Woods as well as for all the support from the fans. Kofi then says that at Fastlane, he will do what everybody has wanted to see him do for a very long time: beat Daniel Bryan and become WWE Champion. Kofi Kingston sits down, and Daniel Bryan signs the contract. Kofi is about to sign the contract when WWE Chairman Vince McMahon shows up. Vince tells Kofi that he has appreciated everything that Kofi has accomplished in WWE; however, he wants to give the highest caliber competition and biggest box office he can. As a result, he is replacing Kofi Kingston. Vince says that there is someone more qualified and more deserving than Kofi: Kevin Owens. Kevin Owens shows up, sits down and signs the contract. Big E and Xavier Woods become very vocal about their opposition to this before leaving with Kofi Kingston.

Backstage, Kevin Owens thanks Shane and Stephanie McMahon, saying that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has recognized his value to the industry. He then says that Kofi Kingston is just as deserving, and wants to tag with Kofi against Daniel Bryan and Rowan tonight. Shane and a confused Stephanie say they will take it under consideration.

Before the next match, The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) suddenly arrive, and it soon becomes the first match for Matt Hardy - who is no longer "woken" - in months.

The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro).

In the locker room, Ricochet and Aleister Black are met by Lana, who says that Ricochet is nothing special and that Aleister is quite ordinary, and that they are just two more opponents for Rusev to crush. Ricochet says that he loves proving people who think he is nothing special wrong, and says Rusev can't crush what he can catch. Aleister says that a lot about it is written on his flesh, and tonight, Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura will fade to black.

It is announced that The Honky Tonk Man is part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2019.

Carmella and R-Truth show up. R-Truth says that ever since he was a little kid, he always wanted to be like his hero, John Cena. He plans to follow in his footsteps by continuing the U.S. Open Challenge, which starts right after the seven-second dance break. The challenge is answered immediately after the seven-second dance break by Andrade. Before Andrade and Zelina Vega can get in the ring, Rey Mysterio shows up and gets in the ring. The referee holds Andrade back, and R-Truth says he is at a crossroads and does not know who to face right now. R-Truth asks himself what John Cena would do, and Carmella says Cena would face both opponents at once. R-Truth says "Damn! He brave!," and is hesitant at first, then goes ahead with the idea.

R-Truth retains the WWE United States Championship against Rey Mysterio and Andrade after ducking the 619 and pinning Rey with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Andrade goes for a Hammerlock DDT on Rey, but Rey manages to escape it and force Andrade to flee.

Charlotte Flair shows up. Charlotte praises Vince McMahon, saying he made the main event of Fastlane better by replacing Kofi Kingston with Kevin Owens, which she deems almost as important as her being placed in the Raw Women's Championship match at WrestleMania. She says that Vince McMahon put her in the match because she knows her lane and stays in it; unlike Becky Lynch or "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, she always does what is asked of her and she always delivers. Charlotte calls herself "the gold standard" and says she would never do what Ronda or Becky did last night, and says that Ronda and Becky fear her. She says that fear makes one do irrational things, and says Becky is afraid she will expose her for the fraud that she is while Ronda fears she will give her the beating of a lifetime like she did at Survivor Series. Charlotte says she fears nothing and that a true champion fears nothing, and after footage of what Ronda considers a true champion, Charlotte says the difference between her and Ronda is that she will not quit and lay down the title, which makes her the true champion. Charlotte says that she will be on Raw next week, when Vince crowns someone deserving of the title the new Raw Women's Champion: her.

WWE honors Black History Month and the "Bloody Sunday" march at Selma, Alabama.

Aleister Black and Ricochet beat Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says he is happy to hear that Roman Reigns is in remission, and that he sets the standards for himself in order to push himself to beat the best. Recently, however, he has not been at his best. He says he had his opportunity to beat "The New" Daniel Bryan and failed, but he will not stop trying, as it has taken him 15 years to get to WWE. From here, he will step up to the next challenger and keep fighting to justify that this is the house that he built. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up and says "The House that AJ Styles...what?"

Lacey Evans shows up, walks down the ramp, takes her gloves off, then walks back up the ramp to the back.

Kofi Kingston and Kevin Owens beat "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for April 23, 2018

In memory of Bruno Sammartino, 1935 - 2018.

It's time for Miz TV. The Miz shows his irritation with the crowd, telling them they will welcome him back to SmackDown Live. The Miz then says he is back and that SmackDown Live is the A-show once again, but something is missing: the Intercontinental Championship, which he claims he made relevant again and will win again at Greatest Royal Rumble before he starts the show. The Miz then claims that he made the title must-see, and claims that Talking Smack got cancelled when he moved to Raw. He then says it is time to introduce his guest for tonight: Daniel Bryan. Before he does this, however, he talks about how he welcomed his daughter Monroe Skye into the world and how he became a better person and a father and how his hatred for Daniel Bryan melted away. He then says that the only difference between him and Daniel Bryan is that he became a changed man when his daughter was born, and says that if Daniel Bryan wants to punch him in the face, then he can get in the ring and punch him in the face. Instead of getting Daniel Bryan, Miz gets Big Cass instead. Big Cass says Miz doesn't have a guest, and that he is making himself the guest now. He also says nobody cares about Daniel Bryan, and while Daniel Bryan had a life-threatening injury, he was nursing a torn ACL. He then mentions that he and Daniel were cleared at the same time, but everyone was talking about Daniel and nobody was talking about him, and he feels he is in Daniel Bryan's shadow. Miz tells Big Cass he doesn't need his help concerning Daniel Bryan, but Cass tells him not everything is about him. Miz takes exception to that statement, and asks Big Cass what he has done lately besides hobble around on a bum knee. Big Cass gets up and towers over Miz, telling him he can shut him up right now. He then says Daniel Bryan should be laying his tile or picking up his garbage, but instead, Daniel Bryan spews out trash to all the fans. He tells the fans that their dreams are unattainable because they are all a bunch of "Joe Schmoes." Cass talks about how he was a small, pathetic weak teen until he got sick and tired of being pushed around and grew to be seven feet tall. He then proceeded to beat the hell out of his tormentors, saying his tormentors deserved it, and that Daniel Bryan resembles himself before all that happened. Big Cass then goes on to say he is talented as well as good-looking compared to Daniel Bryan, which makes him "money," but he is still in Daniel Bryan's shadow. He plans to send Daniel Bryan back onto the shelf beaten, battered, bruised and retired. Cass also says he will make sure he or anybody else is in Daniel Bryan's shadow ever again.

It is revealed that somebody has attacked Daniel Bryan backstage, hence why Daniel Bryan never showed up on Miz TV.

The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) are in the ring. They brag about how good they look in the ring, then say that Becky Lynch stuck her nose where it didn't belong. Peyton Royce then proceeds to mock Becky. They then proceed to show their irritation with Asuka, and say that if they beat Charlotte, who in turn beat Asuka at WrestleMania, then that means they are better than Asuka. Becky Lynch and Asuka show up before they can say much more.

The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) beat Becky Lynch and Asuka after Peyton Royce sends Becky into the ring post as Becky fights both her and Billie Kay at the same time and immediately uses the bottom rope for leverage during the pinfall attempt.

Backstage, Renee Young is in front of Commissioner Shane McMahon's office door. Suddenly, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles comes out of the office in a good mood. Styles says Shane has given him the opportunity to soften up "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura in the ring tonight. However, Nakamura is tagging up with Rusev and Aiden English. He decides to make the match a six-man tag match, and he says that the partners he has in mind are going to be "too sweet."

We see a vignette for Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega, who are coming soon to SmackDown Live.

In the locker room, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) meet with Naomi. Jimmy Uso asks Naomi to promise not to come to the ring, but Naomi says there was no telling what could have happened to him and Jey last week. She says that she stared The Bludgeon Brothers in the eyes and saw nothing last week, and says she has a bad feeling about tonight. Jimmy tells Naomi not to worry, as they will get back the SmackDown tag team titles. As for tonight, he has Rowan to deal with. He tells Naomi not to worry again, then leaves.

Make-A-Wish kid Alec - whose wish is to meet The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) - is seen in the front row as part of WWE's partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Jimmy Uso beats Rowan after Naomi distracts The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan), allowing Jey Uso to hit Harper with a flying kick and Jimmy Uso to attempt a schoolboy pin for the win.

Renee Young is in the ring to moderate a contract signing between Charlotte Flair and Carmella for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Backlash. Carmella arrives first, followed by Charlotte. Before Charlotte shows up, however, Carmella takes the microphone, feeling distracted that she was introduced first because she is champion. Carmella says that Charlotte's queendom is over, and that she is everybody's champion. She also says nobody in the crowd will ever experience what it is like to be a champion like her. She goes on to talk about last week's "'Mellabration" and how nobody gave her a standing ovation when it was over, and says that the highlight reel was a masterpiece, and since she is champion, she decides to play it again and expects an ovation she deserves. When Carmella does not get a standing ovation after the highlight reel plays, she threatens to play it again until she gets one. The highlight reel plays again, but midway through, Charlotte Flair interrupts it with her entrance. Charlotte refuses to pay attention to Carmella as she proceeds to mock her, and Renee Young asks Carmella to be a professional and take a seat for the contract signing. Carmella eventually sits down, and Charlotte Flair is completely unperturbed about anything that Carmella is doing as she signs the contract. She then looks at Carmella and yells "Whoo!" before slamming her face into the table and toppling it on top of her.

Dasha Fuentes tries to interview "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura, but Aiden English flatly tells her "no interviews."

The Bryant Family are the winners of the Little Caesars Fan Cam Seat Upgrade and are now in the front row.

It is announced that Carmella has signed the contract for her match against Charlotte Flair for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Greatest Royal Rumble.

Jeff Hardy guests on commentary for the next match after Randy Orton ends up being Shelton Benjamin's opponent.

Shelton Bejamin beats Randy Orton after a man in a mask jumps out of the crowd and chop blocks Jeff Hardy before sliding into the ring. He is unmasked by Randy Orton and revealed to be Sunil Singh, who eats an RKO. Shelton Benjamin then hits Paydirt for the win.

Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) celebrate the launch of their new book "The Book of Booty" with plates of pancakes and goblets full of Booty-O's. Suddenly, Sheamus and Cesaro show up. After Sheamus and Cesaro say that they will take back the Raw tag team titles, they blow out the candles.

Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) meet with AJ Styles in the locker room.

SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Young, Killian Dain) is coming soon to SmackDown Live!

Renee Young interviews Daniel Bryan near the trainer's room. He is wearing a sling and an ice pack on his shoulder. He says he will be fine for Greatest Royal Rumble and that he was blindsided by Big Cass. He has talked with Paige and has gotten a match with Big Cass. He says that he has a new lease on his career, and that everyone is on the same size when they are on the mat and tapping out.

We hear from Samoa Joe, who says nothing and no one is safe, especially the Intercontinental Champion. With ladders at his disposal and no rules, it will be the end of Seth Rollins, The Miz and Finn Balor at Greatest Royal Rumble. He then says the Intercontinental Championship is already his, and that he will watch as Roman Reigns gets demolished by Brock Lesnar. If Roman somehow wins the Universal title, he will take it from him at Backlash.

"The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura, Rusev and Aiden English beat The Club (Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles). After the match, Styles fights Nakamura, but Nakamura hits him with a low blow. Nakamura goes for a kick, but Luke Gallows scrambles into the ring and takes a bullet for Styles. Nakamura then hits another Kinshasa, this time on Karl Anderson.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!