Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 17, 2021

Backstage, Paul Heyman is seen waiting for Roman Reigns.

Sasha Banks and Toni Storm beat Shotzi and Charlotte Flair with a bridge pin from Toni to Charlotte.

Backstage, King Woods sits on his throne and thanks the Superstars for their admiration. Rick Boogs gets to kiss Woods' hand, then The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up and mock Woods, but Woods says he and Sir Kofi Kingston will beat them again tonight and again at Day 1. Jimmy Uso says he and Jey Uso have no problem beating them twice, either, then they leave.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Natalya, who says that Xia Li had the audacity to viciously attack her, but she is a Guinness World Record holder and the best of all time, and if Xia Li steps up to her again, she will be the one needing a protector.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Jinder Mahal and Shanky.

Backstage, Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss still have Adam Pearce's desk and Drew McIntyre's sword Angela.

Backstage, Paul Heyman is met by Brock Lesnar, not Roman Reigns as Heyman expected. When Lesnar asks Heyman if he was expecting Roman, Lesnar then says "Good luck with that."

It's time for another edition of Happy Talk. Adam Pearce's desk - and Drew McIntyre's sword Angela - is in the ring. Corbin says that to McIntyre, the sword is just a sword, but to him, it can be used as a hat rack and a cigar cutter. He says he cannot picture a better addition to the set, then Madcap Moss calls Drew McIntyre with his sword left behind in a desk "the Glasgow Diss." Moss also says he does not know where a discount kilt can be found, and to ask "Bargain Basement Braveheart." He then says Drew McIntyre's girl wore a suit because one person in the relationship should wear the pants. Corbin says he was planning to keep the sword in the desk forever, but he has decided to give the sword to Moss in honor of his razor sharp wit. When Moss tries to remove the sword, however, he cannot. Corbin thinks it is a joke at first, but Moss says he actually cannot get it out. Corbin tries but fares no better, and the two of them together still cannot dislodge it. Drew McIntyre then shows up. McIntyre asks Corbin and Moss if they are having performance issues, then lays Moss out when he charges at him before hitting Corbin with a Glasgow Kiss. McIntyre then removes the sword from the desk, and Moss has to help Corbin out of the ring.

Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville. He wishes them a happy holiday, saying he genuinely cares about the spirit of the holiday and the spirit of giving, and when asked, says he does not expect to be given something. As Sami talks about how he was robbed of a Universal title shot and, thanks to Sonya and Pearce, loved the Intercontinental Championship, Sonya and Pearce put Sami in a "Twelve Days of Christmas" twelve-man gauntlet to decide a #1 contender for the Intercontinental Championship next week.

Ridge Holland beats Cesaro following the distraction from Sheamus.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre looks for Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss.

Before the next match, Naomi talks about how she makes herself a Christmas list. She says there is never much on it, and this year, the only thing on the list is a one-on-one match with Sonya Deville. Knowing that she is listening, Naomi says Sonya has done everything but face her one-on-one, and tells her that she wants the match tonight. Sonya shows up and says that when she has the suit on, she can't touch her. She then says she has another opponent. Once again, it is a match with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Naomi dares Sonya to get in the ring, and Sonya gets in the ring. When Sonya takes off her jacket, Naomi is then attacked from behind by Shayna. Sonya then tells the referee to ring the bell. It is not long before Naomi gets a surprise win against Sonya with a roll-up. Naomi beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

Backstage, Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss are interviewed by Megan Morant as they hide from Drew McIntyre. Corbin says he is happy because he is rich, fortunate and can look down on people and smile. Corbin says he and Moss will laugh their way to the new year, as Drew McIntyre will be beaten by Moss at Day 1.

The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and King Woods) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

Backstage, Paul Heyman welcomes Roman Reigns, but Roman leaves through the other door. Roman says to Heyman "Let's talk in my office."

Roman Reigns, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Paul Heyman head to the ring. Roman says he does not like it when his cousins The Usos lose, then says that they are family and that they can get through anything, because they are blood. He then says Heyman is not his blood, and that he should know better than anybody that no one disrespets him. Once again, Roman says that by disrespecting him, his family is disrespected. Roman asks Heyman if he can trust him, and says that last week, Heyman seemed a little shady to him. He asks Heyman if he knew Brock Lesnar would return at SummerSlam, if Lesnar would be at Madison Square Garden, and if he knew Lesnar's suspension would be lifted. Roman then asks Heyman if he is special counsel or an advocate. He asks Heyman if he knew Brock Lesnar would return at SummerSlam, if Lesnar would be at Madison Square Garden, and if he knew Lesnar's suspension would be lifted. Roman then asks Heyman if he is special counsel or an advocate. Heyman tells Roman that he is protecting Brock Lesnar from him, and that he is protecting him from Brock Lesnar. Roman hugs Heyman and tells him he loves him, and thanks him for his honesty. He also thanks him for 40 years of servitude to his family before firing him and hitting him with a Superman Punch. Roman then gets not one, but two chairs. As Roman is about to perform a Con-Chair-To on Heyman, Brock Lesnar shows up. The Usos run at Lesnar only to be decimated, even after Jimmy Uso hits a superkick. Lesnar runs into the ring, and while Roman is able to hit him with a chair, Lesnar get Roman up and hits him with the F5 not once, but twice.

This week on Talking Smack: Sheamus! Ridge Holland! Drew McIntyre! Toni Storm!

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 10, 2021

In memory of Jack Lanza, 1935 - 2021.

Sami Zayn heads to the ring in a wheelchair with two nurses (played by Richie Slade and Flex McCallion, also known as Beef Candy in Championship Wrestling From Hollywood). Sami says it took both Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar to put him in a wheelchair, and he finds it interesting that two men who cannot stand each other worked together to injure him. Sami also says that Brock Lesnar betrayed him, and that he now has to do what is right, stand by his convictions and sue Adam Pearce, Sonya Deville, the referee who rang the bell, Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, and everyone who wronged him that night. Paul Heyman shows up and says it is his people who do the litigation, but as he continues to speak, Sami complains that Heyman is in front of the camera and is in his shot. When Heyman keeps talking, Sami stands up and insists he was not finished talking, then says he knows Roman Reigns is not here tonight. He says that if Heyman wants to stand alone and insult him, he will rip his head off, and without Roman, there is no one to save him. Brock Lesnar shows up, grabs a chair, and instead of using it as a weapon in the ring, he sets the chair down. Lesnar then asks Heyman to hand him the microphone. He then asks Sami how he is doing, and Sami Zayn feels insulted by Brock Lesnar talking to him. Lesnar says they got off on the wrong foot, then apologizes for last week. Sami says the physical pain is a "10," but the feelings are a "20." Lensar says he feels where Sami is coming from and asks Sami if he really thought he could single-handedly defeat Roman Reigns, then says he did him a favor, saying he would never defeat Roman on that given night and that Sami knew it. After trying to lighten up the conversation, Lesnar invites Sami to Saskatchewan so they can go fishing and hunting. Sami says he is vegan, but Lesnar says they should do something more fun. Lesnar wheels Sami to the ropes, then Paul Heyman asks what is going on and says that it feels like he just left the dispensary and the edibles have kicked in, then says that instead of taking Sami to the hospital, he is taking Sami moose hunting. Heyman then fires Lesnar up enough for him to attack the nurses. Lesnar then knocks Sami out of the wheelchair before tossing the wheelchair out of the ring, then hits Sami with an F5.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Brock Lesnar, who tells him to ask his "advocate" Paul Heyman when she asks him what his business was ringside.

Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs beat Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel).

Backstage, several Superstars look at something covered up in a purple cloth. Sir Kofi Kingston stops Erik from taking a peek.

Backstage, Sir Kofi Kingston introduces King Woods, and the two of them unveil King Woods' new crown which has a big purple diamond and a giant X for the center. Woods says that he and Kofi will prepare for an auspicious battle to prove they are the greatest tag team in all of WWE.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre - and his sword - meets with WWE official Adam Pearce regarding the Black Friday Battle Royal. Pearce says Sonya Deville made the list while he approved it, then tells McIntyre that he cannot bring the sword to the ring tonight, and McIntyre responds by planting it through Pearce's desk.

Backstage, Toni Storm meets Sasha Banks. Sasha compliments Toni Storm on being a world-travelled wrestler, then says she has known Charlotte Flair for a long time and had never seen her as angry as she was last week. She tells Toni Storm to watch out for Charlotte Flair, because she will be coming after her, and tells her not to lose her cool until Charlotte does.

Backstage before the next match, Adam Pearce tries to no avail to remove Drew McIntyre's sword from his desk backstage.

Drew McIntyre beats Sheamus.

Backstage, Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss try to run off with Adam Pearce's desk with Drew McIntyre's sword still stuck in it.

WWE pays tribute to Jack Lanza aka Blackjack Lanza.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman. Braxton asks Heyman if he is the advocate to Brock Lesnar. Heyman does not want to be referred to as Lesnar's advocate, but when asked how Roman Reigns will react to what happened tonight, Heyman is flustered and leaves.

Before the match, Naomi says Sonya Deville knows all about what she did, but tonight, she knows what she will do to Sonya. Naomi calls out Sonya and tells her to get in the ring, and Sonya Deville shows up. Sonya Deville shows up in ring gear, then introduces Natalya as the special guest ring announcer and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler as special guest timekeeper. Naomi attacks Baszler, then kicks Natalya in the head when she gets a hand on her. Naomi runs at Sonya, but Sonya retreats and sics Natalya and Baszler on Naomi. Suddenly, Xia Li shows up and fights alongside Naomi against Natalya and Baszler, and when Sonya gets in the ring, the two of them surround her and finally get their hands on Sonya. Natalya and Baszler help Sonya out of the ring.

Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Randy Orton about the cast of Jackass Forever and even introduces Randy Orton to the cast, who show up. Randy Orton has no idea what to make of this.

Toni Storm beats Charlotte Flair in a SmackDown Women's Championship Contender's Match by disqualification after Charlotte refuses to listen to the referee as she stomps Toni in the corner on the ring apron. After the match, Charlotte Flair hits Toni Storm with a big boot inside the ring.

Reggie Bush, Maria Menounos, X-Pac and the cast of Jackass Forever are seen in the crowd.

Backstage, Adam Pearce is met by Brock Lesnar, who thanks Pearce for putting the million dollars to charity, then says that during his time off, he scored a giant moose as he went hunting, then skinned and gutted the moose before butchering it and eating it. Lesnar goes on to talk about how much he loves moose meat before thanking Pearce again and stating that he named the moose after him to cap off a very awkward .

Before the next match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) talk about how they don't care about King Woods' new crowd or RK-Bro being backstage, and say that all they care about getting the win tonight and at Day 1.

Before the next match, it is announced that RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) has been voted the best tag team in WWE by online fan vote.

The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and King Woods) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) in a Triple Threat tag team match.

This week on Talking Smack: Drew McIntyre! The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and King Woods)! Toni Storm!

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 29, 2021

Charlotte Flair shows up to start tonight's show. Charlotte says that the more things change, the more things stay the same, and she is once again SmackDown Women's Champion. She says she isn't keeping count, as that is what the fans do, because they cannot do what she can do. She says she is the face of WWE and the most decorated woman in sports entertainment, and that nobody is going to change that. She also says that what is the greatest moment in someone's career is "just another Friday" for her before winking at the camera. Charlotte then says that after last week's drama, order has been restored, and now SmackDown needs a real woman and a real leader who will bring out the best in them, and that is her. Suddenly, Sasha Banks shows up. Sasha says that Charlotte only cares about herself and wants to know when her SmackDown Women's Championship match is, but Charlotte says this is "the new era of SmackDown" and that while Sasha thinks she deserves a title shot, she has beaten her every time. After Charlotte says it is time for a new challenger, Sasha asks Charlotte if she is gracious or scared. Suddenly, Shotzi shows up in her tank. Shotzi tells Charlotte that if she is looking for someone she has never challenged, she is her girl. Charlotte tells Shotzi she will get her match right now, then Shotzi fires a missile out of her tank.

Charlotte Flair beats Shotzi in a WWE SmackDown Women's Championship Contender's Match after Sasha gets on the ring apron, which distracts Shotzi. After the match, Sasha helps Shotzi up, but Shotzi yells at her for costing her the match. When Sasha charges at Charlotte when Charlotte approaches the ring, Shotzi attacks Sasha from behind and beats her up. After ramming Sasha into her tank, Shotzi then hits Sasha with a top rope senton.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Jeff Hardy. Jeff says he is "super-pumped" to be back on the blue brand and hopes to make a fresh start with new opponents and hopefully challenge for a title he has never held before. Suddenly, Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss show up. Corbin says things have changed and that he is happy, and that Jeff Hardy can watch them in a street fight. Madcap Moss says don't have kids because their husbands all have "hallow weenies." Jeff says he is glad to be back.

In footage from earlier today, we hear from Adam Pearce, who calls Brock Lesnar's actions disgusting, reprehensible and an act of absolute cowardice. He says that he will not be disrespected and that cannot and will not happen again, then says in addition to his indefinite suspension, Brock Lesnar has been fined one million dollars. Paul Heyman, who has watched this message from backstage, is then interviewed by Kayla Braxton, who asks how he thinks Lesnar will respond. Heyman says Roman Reigns would smash everyone in sight, but that he would not do that after smashing Brock Lesnar, then says Lesnar would show up at the office and rip out everyone's throat, including Adam Pearce's. He says Pearce has "an annoying name for an annoying man," and says Pearce should have seen that beating from last week coming. Heyman then says he has not spoken to Lesnar and that this is how he thinks he would respond.

Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. He says that he is in "an ass-kicking mood" and proposes an open challenge to anyone in the back who wants to fight him. The open challenge is answered by Mustafa Ali. Mustafa Ali says everyone knows McIntyre is big and bad, and that he is better and has more athletic talent in his pink than McIntyre does in his entire body. He says he is quicker and more agile, and that McIntyre does not even compared to him in in-ring talent, then says that he will be the one to beat McIntyre tonight.

Drew McIntyre beats Mustafa Ali with the Kimura Lock. After the match, Ali says the people choose to cheer for Drew McIntyre and root against him, and that the only reason they root against him is because his name is "Mustafa Ali."

Backstage, Kofi Kingston has everyone pay respect to Xavier Woods. Hit Row (Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla, B-Fab) are there, and Xavier Woods and Hit Row respect each other before Hit Row raps for Woods.

We see a vignette for Xia Li.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) head to the ring. Kofi Kingston asks everyone to listen to the creed of Xavier Woods, now known as King Woods. Woods talks about his coronation from last week, then says the king is only as strong as the company he keeps. Woods says that Kofi's heart is true and is a pal and his most trusted confidant, and asks Kofi to bend the knee. Kofi bends the knee, and calls Kofi an example of how one should act in his kingdom before knighting him as Sir Kofi Kingston. He then calls Kofi "the hand of the king," then bestows upon him a unicorn pin. Suddenly, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. Jey says a lot has change since they left and that SmackDown is "The Bloodline's show" and that they are "the ones." Jimmy asks The New Day if they are playing dress-up, but The New Day say they have worn the same thing since 2018. King Woods says he cannot have the bloodline on his carpet because he just had it cleaned, and after The Usos wipe their feet on the carpet and threaten to knock the crown off Woods' head, Woods challenges The Usos to a trial by combat. Jey accepts the challenge. Afterwards, Jey asks if the staff is made of real gold and tries to touch it, but Kofi slaps his hand away. This causes The Usos to strike at them, but The New Day send them retreating out of the ring.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and King Woods) is official for later tonight.

During the match, several superstars chase Reggie around the ring.

Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss beat Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs after two men in jack o'lantern masks hit Rick Boogs with Kendo sticks. After the match, the two masked men reveal themselves as Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza.

Backstage, Megan Morant interviews WWE official Sonya Deville. As Sonya Deville says there is no bias in the next match, Sami Zayn shows up and says there is a huge mistake in him not being on the show tonight.

Before the next match, it is noted that there is no referee. WWE official Sonya Deville shows up and says that due to what Brock Lesnar did last week, the match's referee is injured and that he needs to find someone professional and fair-minded to replace them. She then says that person is herself, and puts on a referee shirt before starting the match.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Naomi after a fast count from replacement referee Sonya Deville. After the match, Naomi confronts Sonya only to be given the Kirifuda Clutch.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The New Day. King Woods says people will come after the crown, but with the hand of the king by his side, nothing can go wrong. Sir Kofi says he and King Woods have always had each others' backs and that this is for the kingdom, then King Woods says it is time to give their very first "royal ass-whuppin'."

The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and King Woods) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) when Jimmy Uso does not see King Woods tag in.

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

Layin' da Super-Sized SmackDown - SmackDown recap for October 15, 2021

Edge heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Edge says it all started seven years ago when Seth Rollins tried to use him as a stepping stone to notoriety and continued when Rollins got angry with him over the Universal Championship, and mentions Rollins continuously calling him out despite not being medically cleared. He says Rollins took it over the line by breaking into his home and violating it, and says he should have seen it coming as it is something out of his own playbook. Edge admits he underestimated Rollins, and says he should have not done that because it would be like underestimating himself. He says that he and Rollins know how to look on their mistakes and capitalize on them, which is why both of them have a win apiece. As Rollins continues to watch from backstage, Edge says that Rollins comes close to matching his intensity, aggression and passion. He then admits that Rollins is not "Edge Light" and is his own man. Edge then says that because of this, he has to end it, or else their families will be affected by it. He says he could go to Rollins' house and run into Becky Lynch, but instead, he will leave Rollins a husk of the man he sees now. Edge then mentions Rollins says he felt sorry for him, then says that he never feels sympathy for a devil and that he will not hesitate or have a second thought before putting Rollins under his boot at Hell In A Cell. He says that at Hell In A Cell, he will scar Rollins' soul and leave a soul that he will never, ever heal from.

Finn Balor beats Sami Zayn to advance to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.

We see a vignette for Drew McIntyre.

We see a video package chronicling what is going on between Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar.

Before the next match, Sonya Deville shows up and says that while Naomi is having a match tonight, it will be a two-on-one handicap match against her and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

Sonya Deville and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Naomi in a two-on-one handicap match after Baszler chokes Naomi out with the Kirifuda Clutch and Sonya gets the pinfall with one foot.

We hear from Sasha Banks, who says that some are born into greatness while others have greatness thrust upon them. Sasha says she is all of the above and that she will not only take back the SmackDown Women's title, she will right some wrongs. She says that last week, it was Bianca Belair, and tonight, Becky Lynch will get a big-time beatdown as she heads to Crown Jewel to become the SmackDown Women's Champion.

Seth Rollins heads to the ring. Rollins laughs, then says Edge tried to think he had any chance against him in Crown Jewel and that he is in now way intimidated, because Hell has already frozen over. Rollins revels in Edge saying he is not "Edge Light" and realizing that he is better than him in every single possible way, and says he has out-manipulated the master of mini games and has entered Crown Jewel with a mental and physical advantage. He says there is no way that Edge can be 100% in time for Crown Jewel, and after he gets the edge, Edge has an ace up his sleeve in the form of Hell In A Cell. Rollins reiterates that he is not intimidated or afraid to face Edge in Hell In A Cell, then says that while Edge has admits they are a lot alike, he has spent more time in the Cell than Edge has and knows what the Cell does to him and other people. Rollins says he has been calloused and scarred by the Cell and that he is who he is today because of Hell In A Cell, then says the fairytale will end at Crown Jewel and not in the way Edge thinks.

Backstage, Zelina Vega meets with Carmella and thanks her for taking care of Liv Morgan, saying she wants to go against the best in Carmella, who she says is ten times better than Liv or Toni Storm. She also tells Carmella that she does not have to worry about her hitting her in the face and tells her she does not need to wear her mask, then proposes they have a good, fair match.

Zelina Vega beats Carmella to advance to the finals of the Queen's Crown Tournament after Zelina hits Carmella in the face in response to a superkick to the face only for Carmella to find out that Liv Morgan has her protective face mask. After the match, Liv Morgan chases Carmella out of the ring.

We see a vignette for Sheamus.

It's time for Happy Talk. Madcap Moss makes a joke about a hen who lays an egg every day until she suddenly stops and finds out it is an "egg-istential crisis," then Moss and Happy Corbin laugh about how Kevin Owens "flew the coop" to Raw. Madcap Moss calls Kevin Owens writhing in pain "just another Friday night," then Corbin mentions the new Superstars coming into the draft. As Moss tells a "Superstars walk into a bar" joke, Rick Boogs shows up and introduces Shinsuke Nakamura. Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs dance around the ring, then The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and Rick Boogs plays guitar to their entrance theme.

We see a vignette for The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in a street fight.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Becky Lynch, who says that Sasha Banks wants to talk about greatness. Becky says she has been undefeated in singles competition in three years - among other things - as she says she is greatness and that she will beat Sasha tonight.

We see a vignette for Charlotte Flair.

Bianca Belair guests on commentary for the next match.

Sasha Banks beats Becky Lynch in a WWE SmackDown Women's Championship Contender's Match after Becky grabs the ring steps and Bianca Belair smacks Becky's hand off of them with her hair in response to having Sasha Banks shoved into her.

Adam Pearce, with the help of a few ring workers, gets a table and two chairs into the ring for the contract signing between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at Crown Jewel that he is about to oversee. Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman head to the ring first, followed by Brock Lesnar. Roman has Heyman look over and approve the contract, then Heyman has Roman sign the contract, saying it is everything he has requested. Roman signs. Brock Lesnar then signs the contract while looking at Roman Reigns, then Roman tells Brock Lesnar he "must be some kind of a dumbass" for not even reading the contract, then Lesnar says he read it this morning with his advocate Paul Heyman before calling Roman a dumbass and leaving.

This week on Talking Smack: Seth Rollins! Zelina Vega! Sonya Deville!

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 3, 2021

Corey Graves replaces Pat McAfee on commentary this week.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring to start tonight's show. The Usos conclude that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) wanted to get into family business to prove themselves, but ended up disrespecting Roman Reigns and the family bloodline. They then declare they are "the ones." The Street Profits show up, and mockingly make fun of what they did to The Usos before Angelo Dawkins asks The Usos what they are doing in the ring without permission slips. Montez Ford then says The Usos are spitting facts, saying The Usos are indeed the ones to get beaten tonight.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Contender's Match ends in a no-contest when the match goes out of control. Both teams continue to brawl after the match, and The Street Profits come out on top.

Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Paul Heyman to take care of family business. As Heyman heads out from Roman's dressing room and has his cellphone out, he is interviewed by Kayla Braxton. Heyman tells Kayla Braxton to just enjoy the moment. Suddenly, Brock Lesnar's entrance theme plays on his phone repeatedly. Heyman answers Lesnar's call, and tells Lesnar he will deliver the message. After Kayla Braxton says she is enjoying this moment, Heyman then runs into a janitor, who is revealed to be a laughing Big E.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Lynch mentions being interrupted by the entire SmackDown women's division last week, then says she never got a chance to talk about Bianca Belair, who she calls "one hell of an athlete" and one of the most athletic women WWE has ever head. She says that she was excited to face Bianca at SummerSlam, but now, she is being portrayed as the bad guy. She says that she saved the show at SummerSlam and that she had prepared to become champ since she left, and that Bianca was not ready while she was. Becky says that just because she hasn't played the game in a while doesn't mean she's forgotten how to win, and says that while Bianca might be able to fool the fans, she cannot fake experience, and all it took was one first to her face to end her title reign. Bianca shows up and says that the championship was more than a title for her and that it was part of her identity for the last four months only for it to be lost in twenty seconds, and that while she is hurt, she will not bring herself up by putting another down. She says that she will not make excuses for herself, and says that she made herself the best while Becky was gone. She says she will bounce back, beat Becky for the title and become the greatest, even if she had to earn her rematch. Bianca then proposes that they have their title match tonight, since Roman Reigns is defending his championship tonight. Becky says she does not give a damn what Roman is doing, and says no before leaving.

Backstage, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode are backstage when Dolph runs into Toni Storm and asks her to check out his match, even offering her a spot in his corner. Toni Storm admits that while Ziggler is great, she is rooting for Rick Boogs.

Rick Boogs beats Dolph Ziggler.

Backstage, Becky Lynch is met by WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce, who state that she will defend the SmackDown Women's Championship at Extreme Rules and that the contract for the match will be signed to make it official next week.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Seth Rollins, who says tonight is the perfect opportunity for a new beginning, and after watching his SummerSlam match with Edge, he has found what led Edge to victory over him and that he will use that to beat Cesaro.

Cesaro beats Seth Rollins by disqualification after Rollins counters a running European uppercut on the outside with a chair. After the match, Rollins attacks Cesaro with the chair some more before grabbing another chair after another referee shows up. Both referees run away after Rollins stomps the bottom bar off the chair and crossfaces Cesaro with it. A third referee shows up just before a livid, hysterical Seth Rollins hit Cesaro with The Stomp, then Rollins pulls out two more chairs. Rollins then goes for the Con-Chair-To on Cesaro, but all of a sudden, Edge runs out with a chair and chases Rollins away.

Backstage, Roman Reigns talks with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), then Paul Heyman tells Roman that they have a problem. As Roman says he has no problems because he will smash Finn Balor, Heyman says the problem is with Brock Lesnar. Roman says Heyman is the one with the problem and that he will smash him when the time comes, and Heyman informs him that Lesnar will be on next week's show because Heyman called him and told him. Roman asks Heyman what makes him sure Lesnar is not here tonight.

Backstage, Happy Corbin shows up in a Rolls Royce and treats Megan Morant like his valet.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Edge, who says that he gets Rollins and understands the game Rollins is playing, and says the game has to stop. Edge then challenges Rollins to a match next week, and says that next time, Rollins will not be the same.

It's time for The Kevin Owens Show. Tonight's guest is Happy Corbin. Corbin thanks Owens, saying that if it weren't for him, he would not be where he is today, but Owens says not to put this on him. Corbin then mentions his owing him $100, and says his special guest might have it. Corbin's special guest is Logan Paul, who shows up, and Owens asks how Corbin and Logan Paul are friends, but Corbin and Logan says what happened a few weeks ago is water under the bridge. Corbin also mentions that they watch Jake Paul's latest boxing fight. After Owens calls Corbin and Logan the most useless people to ever be in a WWE ring, Logan asks Owens if he would say that to someone who will give him $100. Owens tells Logan he does not need his money and tells him to leave the ring and never enter it again. Logan shoves Owens, Owens shoves Logan, and Corbin punches and choke slams Owens when Owens tries to charge at Logan.

Backstage, Liv Morgan watches Carmella as she stares into a video camera.

Sami Zayn beats Dominik Mysterio after Rey Mysterio inadvertently distracts Dominik after he keeps Sami Zayn from running out of the match.

Backstage, WWE official Sonya Deville is on the phone when Naomi shows up about her match. Sonya asks Naomi to get with her again next week.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Finn Balor, who says that tonight, he answers the question of "What if Finn Balor didn't get injured in 2016?"

Before the next match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) attack Finn Balor during his ring entrance and smash the ring steps into Finn Balor's ribs. Suddenly, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) run out and chase The Usos away before they can do any more damage.

We get a sneak peek at the new look of NXT, which is coming September 14th.

Before the next match, medical staff check on Finn Balor, who refuses to forfeit the match.

Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against Finn Balor with the guillotine choke. After the match, the arena lights briefly turn red and a heartbeat sound can be heard before the show ends.

Talking Smack: Cesaro is hurt at Seth Rollins' hands.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for September 4, 2018

Renee Young interviews Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan in the ring to start tonight's show. After footage from Daniel Bryan's match from last week is show, we see footage from earlier today where The Miz and Maryse announce from an empty arena that they will finish what they started last week. Miz says they are doing this to save them the embarrassment of being beaten up by million, and Maryse calls Brie and Daniel Bryan not showing up an act of cowardice before she and Miz drop their microphones. Daniel Bryan calls this a perfect encapsulation of Miz and Maryse as people, and instead of the "it couple," they are nothing more than a couple of cowards. Brie says cowards talk, and that it is clear that this will not wait until Hell In A Cell. Daniel says this is the time to fight, and Brie calls Miz and Maryse out. Renee Young tells them that Miz and Maryse were here in the building, but not anymore. Instead, Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega show up. Zelina says Brie and Daniel are crying in the ring about how unfair their lives are in the ring again, and thanks Renee for replaying the footage from last week. Almas then says it is now 1-1 between him and Daniel Bryan, and he is ready to do this again. Zelina says Almas is full of surprises, and that he wants to finish what he started right now.

Daniel Bryan beats Andrade "Cien" Almas. After the match, Brie Bella knocks Zelina Vega down and knees her on the ropes. Then, The Miz and Maryse show up on the TitanTron, hoping that Brie and Daniel are having a beautiful evening. Miz says they are taking the night off to dine in an Italian restaurant alone. Miz says that Brie and Daniel will have to wait until Hell In A Cell to become embarrassed again.

Mixed Match Challenge returns on September 18th!

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interview Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella, who are evidently heading to the Italian restaurant The Miz and Maryse are at to attack them.

Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair are interviewed in separate rooms. Charlotte says she won the SmackDown women's title, but lost her best friend. She feels Becky deserves it, but she could not just lie down for her. Becky asks if Charlotte is done, or if she wants more time in her spotlight. Charlotte says she is not in a shadow - Becky is - and that she viewed her as an equal. She says that all Becky had to do was ask, but Becky says she is no charity case. Becky says she is done playing; now, she is taking. She says it was "a full-time job" being Charlotte's friend, and the only thing she cares about is taking the top spot where she belongs, and she does not care what she has to do to get there. Charlotte says she is finally happy to see "the straight fire" she has had for some time, but in two weeks, she will not see a friend. She says that she was never second-best as a friend, but in the ring, she is second-best. Becky Lynch says Charlotte is delusional and tells Charlotte to shine the belt up, because after two weeks, she will never see it again.

Before the next match, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) mock Naomi again, saying that being beaten up by them is her favorite thing in the world. After Billie and Peyton argue over exactly whom, they make a "Naomi" joke with "no, me."

Naomi beats Peyton Royce with a sunset flip off the apron. After the match, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) gang up on Naomi, but the beatdown stops when Asuka shows up. Asuka runs to the ring and makes quick work of The IIconics. Afterwards, Asuka helps Naomi up at ringside.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton at Hell In A Cell from Jeff Hardy's point of view.

Backstage, General Manager Paige is met by The Miz and Maryse. The Miz say they cut their restaurant visit short. Paige tells them that Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella left, but with The Miz coming back, he is now in a match against anyone who wants to face him. The Miz does not want the match, and The Miz says he and Maryse are leaving. Paige tells them to go ahead and leave, but if they leave, they had better not come back.

Backstage, R-Truth confronts Maryse, thinking she is Carmella. Maryse is shocked that R-Truth would confuse her for "Staten Island trash." Miz shows up and tells R-Truth not to talk to his wife again, but R-Truth can't figure out that he's not talking to Carmella. The Miz brings up their time as The Awesome Truth and says that was the last time R-Truth was relevant. R-Truth says he does not know what Carmella (who is really Maryse) sees in him, then leaves. The Miz and Maryse are confused.

Samoa Joe shows up. Joe calls for "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles' wife Wendy, and says that with Styles not currently in the back, the Styles family is taking his threats seriously. He says that Styles' family is probably in the living room, with Styles waiting for him with a baseball bat. Joe then tells Wendy that he is not a monster or the man that she thinks he is, and says he only said what he said last week to keep a promise to her. He says he has sent her absentee husband back home to his family and forced Styles to care about her. He also says his actions have forced Styles to spend time with his family, and tells AJ's son Andy to enjoy his father tucking him in and keeping him safe as there will be more nights just like that. Joe says that at Hell In A Cell, he will take the WWE Championship from Styles and put him to sleep. Suddenly, Styles is on the TitanTron, and he confronts Joe for threatening his family, saying that is when the talking stops. After this, Styles shows up, and he runs into the ring and brawls with Joe. Styles gets the upper hand at first, but Joe drags him out of the ring and throws him into the steel steps. He then grabs a steel chair, but Styles hits the Phenomenal Forearm off the steel steps. Styles then grabs the steel chair that Joe dropped, and Joe ducks and dodges as Styles swings at the ring post. Referees then show up to separate both men. This does not stop Styles from getting in the ring and hitting a springboard cross body on Joe. General Manager Paige shows up with more referees, telling him to save it for Hell In A Cell.

Backstage, R-Truth tells "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger that Carmella is somewhere. Suddenly, Dillinger and R-Truth finally find Carmella, but R-Truth has no idea that Carmella is Carmella until he asks her if she is Carmella. R-Truth proposes a truce, saying that Maryse called her "Staten Island trash." Carmella says that if Maryse wasn't married to The Miz, she would be bagging groceries in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Dillinger asks what R-Truth is doing. R-Truth says he is getting into the main event of SmackDown Live, and that Dillinger could learn something from him.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton at Hell In A Cell from Randy Orton's point of view.

Rusev and Aiden English beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and SAnitY (Eric Young and Killian Dain) to face Sheamus and Cesaro next week to decide #1 contenders for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships. After the match, Sheamus and Cesaro show up and stare down Rusev and Aiden English from the stage.

It is announced that Carmella will be accompanying R-Truth to the ring for his match against The Miz.

Before the next match, The Miz says that he still can't believe that he still has to tell everyone after eight years that he is superior to Daniel Bryan. We then see footage from last week of The Miz and Maryse attacking Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella. Miz says he and Maryse are sick of chasing Daniel and Brie all over the city, then tries to call them out. Maryse says they will not show up because they are afraid of them. He then asks who the coward is now, then says it is one thing to be a selfish pest and something completely different to involve their family. At Hell In A Cell, they will be responsible for what happens, but it will be Miz and Maryse's fault. When R-Truth heads to the ring, Carmella takes part in the call-and-response part of the chorus to Truth's entrance music.

R-Truth beats The Miz with a roll-up after The Miz is distracted by Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella showing up. After the match, Daniel Bryan goes after The Miz and puts him in the Yes! Lock, while Brie Bella gets Maryse on the ropes. Zelina Vega shows up and drags Brie out of the ring, and Andrade "Cien" Almas attacks Daniel Bryan. Almas and Zelina grab Daniel and Brie by the hair as The Miz and Maryse escape, but Daniel and Brie counter and put them both in Yes! Locks. The Miz runs to the ring, but falls down and backs away when Daniel and Brie let go of their holds in anticipation for another brawl.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for July 31, 2018

Renee Young interviews Becky Lynch in the ring to start tonight's show. Becky Lynch says that when you wait so long for something, you doubt it will never happen, but she knew that if she kept pushing, she knew she would get back to where she wanted to be. She has not had a shot at the SmackDown Women's Title since December 2016, and when she earned her title shot, all she could do was think about SummerSlam. She says that she had to fight to become a champion, and she will fight Carmella mind, body and soul to become champion. Suddenly, Carmella shows up. She says that normally, she would make some some sort of excuse for why she lost, but this is not the case. Suddenly, Carmella shows up. She says that normally, she would make some some sort of excuse for why she lost, but this is not the case. It was not until later that it dawned on her how important WWE Evolution is to the history of women's wrestling in WWE, and it made her skin crawl as she feels she has failed as a representative. She says that the women should be building each other up, not tearing each other down, and that Becky has always been one step ahead of her. She was told that she would always be a manager, but Becky was always successful. Through everything, Becky has always been an appreciated centerpiece of the Women's Division while she was such an afterthought and undeserving of being champion. Carmella says she tries every day to block out all the haters on social media, and says there are even legends who say she should go away. She says she has to put on a brave face and tell herself she deserves to be here just like Becky does. Carmella says she could not be more excited to face Becky at SummerSlam with the SmackDown Women's title on the line, as she has always looked up to her, and wishes her good luck before offering to shake her hand. Suddenly, James Ellsworth's music hits. As Becky Lynch turns to face the ramp, Carmella attacks her from behind and grabs a steel chair from underneath the ring, revealing her humility was a front. As Carmella is about to DDT Becky Lynch into the chair, Charlotte Flair runs back into the ring in her first appearance in weeks to hit Carmella with a T-Bone Suplex before checking on Becky Lynch.

We hear from The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who says that everyone must come through them. After nearly making a reference to The Rock, they welcome Sheamus and Cesaro to the Uso Penitentiary.

Backstage, General Manager Paige meets with Carmella and chastises Carmella for faking being a good role model, but Carmella says Paige will never be a champion again. Paige tells Carmella she will learn what it is like to be a real champion who never complains even when against the odds, and forces her to face Charlotte Flair. If Charlotte Flair wins, the SmackDown Women's title match at SummerSlam will become a Triple Threat Match.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) guest on commentary for the next match with their very own orange commentary table with plates of pancakes and boxes of Booty-O's on top of it.

Sheamus and Cesaro beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to face The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) in the finals of the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament next week after Cesaro stops one half of the double top rope splash by The Usos with an uppercut while Sheamus turns the other splash into an inside cradle for the win. After the match, Sheamus and Cesaro stare down with The New Day in the ring.

In the locker room, Renee Young interviews Charlotte Flair, who says tonight is wild and just getting started. She was here to support Becky Lynch, but thanks to Carmella's big mouth, she has a big opportunity tonight. Charlotte says she is back and ready to reclaim her throne.

We get a closer look at "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, thanks to Sonic Drive-In.

Samoa Joe shows up. Samoa Joe takes a stool to sit on alongside the microphone, and says what he did to AJ Styles last week was him sending a message that he is more than familiar with. He hopes there are no hard feelings, as he respects Styles, the house that he has built in SmackDown Live and the prestige he has brought to the WWE Championship. He also respects the grind and sacrifice Styles has made to become champion, and says he has put being a champion before all else, even being a member of his own family. He mentions how Styles says he can look his daughter in the eyes and say she can be anything she wants to be, but he has known Styles for a long time and knows he is barely home long enough to do that. He says that the truth is that Styles feels more comfortable living out of a suitcase on the road than being a loving husband to his wife, as he has put being a champion above all else even if that means he is a failure as a father. He then says that Styles works to the bone and that he plans to take everything to him, as while the fans cheer for him to win at SummerSlam, Styles' family will cheer for him, for when he is done with him, his family will have their father back, but he will be WWE Champion.

Jeff Hardy shows up. Jeff says the United States Championship is more than a title to him; it is a part of his lifeforce and his fifth eye, as it revitalizes him, restores his sense of purpose and makes him one with the fans. When he lost the title, a piece of him was severed away, and now he plans to beat "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura and take it back. However, there is one thing that is just as important: beating the hell out of Randy Orton. He then says he is here to do just that tonight, and calls Orton out. Orton shows up, but before Orton gets in the ring, Jeff is attacked from behind by Nakamura, who has come out of the crowd. Orton watches as Nakamura goes to work, but stops him from hitting the Kinshasa by standing in front of him. He then motions to Nakamura to then go after him after Hardy gets up, and Nakamura then hits the Kinshasa. Nakamura and Orton continue to stare down in the ring, then Nakamura rolls out of the ring. As Nakamura leaves, Orton then focuses on Jeff, then calls from the RKO. He waits for Hardy to get up, but instead performs a double leg takedown and proceeds to stomp on specific points on Jeff's body. Jeff tries to roll out of the ring, coughing and in pain, and Orton hits the draping DDT off the second rope as referees show up to check on Jeff and force Orton out of the ring. Orton then hits another draping DDT, this time to the outside. Orton then proceeds to break down the announce table, and gets Jeff on top of it. He hits Jeff several times, much to the protest of the SmackDown Live referees, then rips off Jeff's armbands and shirt. After all this, Orton rips the necklace off of Hardy's neck and puts it in his jacket. He then grabs a bottle of water and pouring it all over Jeff's face before punching him a few more times and wiping the facepaint off Jeff's face with a washcloth. Orton then rams the back of Jeff's head into the announce table before looking at Jeff's necklace again. He points at Jeff while looking at the crowd as they call for an RKO. Instead, Orton walks away with Jeff's necklace still in his hand, and the referees check on Jeff.

Backstage, Renee Young interviews Becky Lynch. She is happy that Charlotte Flair is back and has a golden opportunity tonight, and while Charlotte Flair might wreck her chances at becoming champion again, she is still behind her.

Zelina Vega beats Lana after Aiden English inadvertently trips her off the top rope while yanking Andrade "Cien" Almas off the apron, allowing Zelina Vega to grab the tights for the win.

We hear from The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan). Harper says that if Sheamus and Cesaro want to set the bar, they will berak it. Rowan says they will shatter The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods). At SummerSlam, nobody will escape, as nobody can escape the bludgeoning.

Backstage, Aiden English talks to Lana, saiyng he only wanted to do the ring thing and help. Lana tells Aiden to leave, which he does as Rusev searches for Aiden English. Rusev shows up, and says that would not have happened if he were out there. Lana tells Rusev that even though he is looking out for what is best for Rusev Day, she really could have used his help tonight.

Daniel Bryan is in the ring. He talks about the announcement for WWE Evolution, and he could not help but feel proud for his wife Brie Bella, as she was in the ring in a 30-second match when #GiveDivasAChance took over the Internet. He calls the announcement a huge step forward. He then says that sometimes a step forward comes with two steps back, and after what happened between him and The Miz is shown on the Titantron, he says watching that footage bothers him. He says Miz taunted and got at him for two years because Miz felt safe without him medically cleared. Suddenly, he got cleared, and The Miz brought his wife as well as a baby doll to stand behind his walls for Miz knows he will destroy him. He calls The Miz out to prove him wrong, as he is in the ring by himself and there is nothing he would love more than to punch him in the face. Suddenly, The Miz is seen with security guards on the TitanTron. Miz tells Daniel he is not in the indies anymore, and if he wants to fight him, he has to earn it. He says that he is currently on location for Miz and Mrs., then plugs the second episode of the show. Daniel Bryan says he does not care about his TV show or his Hollywood lifestyle, and accuses The Miz of hiding as he says that he is nothing more than a coward. Miz says the last time Daniel called him a coward, Daniel did not fight him and instead walked away, and says he only wants to face him to further his career. Miz says he has carried Daniel Bryan for all these years, and says that all it took to make him famous was getting in his face. Daniel says he has a passion, but The Miz is in it for the fame and his career path has been done by men better than him. He tells Miz he will never be The Rock or John Cena, and that nobody will remember him as a great Superstar because he is too soft. However, if Miz needs a big stage to come out and fight to, he can talk to his agent and face him at SummerSlam. Miz says the cycle keeps repeating and that Daniel does the same thing over and over again, and he is done with him riding his coattails. He says that Daniel's career is over and that the fans have moved on. He tells Daniel to let his contract expire and go back to the indies, as the fans are tired of him and they only see a crying baby whenever they see him. The TitanTron then shows images and plays sounds of crying babies. Daniel Bryan is unperturbed. Miz then says "Wah, wah, wah" before putting on his sunglasses.

Next week: "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles returns!

Backstage, Renee Young interviews Carmella, who says that she wants Becky Lynch alone as she knows she can beat Becky one-on-one. She also does not buy Becky's "best friends" statements, as she feels she knows Becky is rooting against Charlotte Flair.

Charlotte Flair beats Carmella by reversing an inside cradle into a Figure Eight to make the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship match at SummerSlam a Triple Threat Match.

Here's the top 10 moments for tonight's show!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for July 3, 2018

Renee Young starts tonight's show by interviewing the newly-reunited Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane). Kane shows up first, followed by Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan says the beautiful thing about Team Hell No's relationship is that sometimes they fight and sometimes they hug, but when they get in the ring, they are unstoppable. Kane talks about Team Hell No's former glory - including their graduation from anger management - and says they have been through hell. He assures that Team Hell No is back and better than ever. Kane says that sometimes, Daniel Bryan can have a bit of a temper, and when The Bludgeon Brothers attacked him, he knew Daniel would not let it go and that he would get himself in trouble. After Kane says Daniel always has a demon watching over him, Daniel says he is glad Team Hell No is back together and that he has no doubt they will become the SmackDown Tag Team Champions. As for Kane always over him, that isn't always true, as they both last met as opponents. Kane says they were always friends, but Daniel Bryan reminds him he almost ended his career. Kane says everyone likes to win, but Daniel says he Tombstoned him everywhere and it was not even a match. Kane says this is a fresh start, and if they want to win, they must focus on what unites them. Daniel also reminds Kane he tried to abduct his wife Brie Bella. Kane admits they have their differences and that he has always had his back. This leads to a back-and-forth "yes, I have; no, you didn't" until The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. After a healthy dose of nostalgia, The Usos declare that Team Hell No does not deserve a tag team title shot, as they have SmackDown Live on lock. After The Usos comedically hug each other four times, Daniel Bryan challenges them to a match, but Kane says they will take it under consideration. Daniel thinks Kane thinks he is still the weak link. Suddenly, General Manager Paige shows up. Paige tells Team Hell No they will have to prove themselves tonight against The Usos in a match, and if The Usos win tonight, they will be added to the SmackDown tag team title match to make it a Triple Threat Tag Team Match.

We hear from Jeff Hardy, who praises the bald eagle and its symbolic importance to the United States as he announces that he holds the United States title with great pride. He says that he is looking for his next prey, and that he will put the title on the line in an open challenge.

Backstage, Asuka says it does not matter who she faces, as they will fell the pain. She then tells James Ellsworth he is not ready for her.

The Miz answer's Jeff Hardy's Independence Day open challenge for the WWE United States Championship.

Jeff Hardy retains the WWE United States Championship against Miz in an Independence Day United States Open Challenge after Jeff Hardy takes advantage of The Miz arguing with referee Charles Robinson over getting caught using the ropes for leverage during a schoolboy pin.

In the locker room, James Ellsworth says men are the stronger specimen over women. He says that some women are not ready for Asuka, but he is all man. 'Mella is money, but Ellsworth is exquisite.

Byron Saxton hosts the inaugural New Day 3rd of July Pancake Eating Contest. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up, and after Byron Saxton puts The New Day on a pedestal and explains the rules, the pancake eating contest begins. However, he contest ends as quickly as it begins when the lights go out and SAnity (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) attacks The New Day from behind. SAnitY lays The New Day out, and Xavier Woods is put through a table.

Before the next match, Carmella shows up to distract Asuka before her match with James Ellsworth. She then guests on commentary for the next match.

Asuka vs. James Ellsworth ends in a double count-out when Asuka chases Ellsworth over the barricade and into the backstage area. Shortly afterwards, Asuka chases Ellsworth back to ringside only to be shoved into the barricade by Carmella, who grabs Ellsworth and takes him to the back.

In the boiler room, Daniel Bryan meets Kane with papers in his hands. Daniel says it is time to get on the same page and that Kane should apologize for past actions. Kane apologizes, and tells Daniel that there is a lot at stake in their match tonight. After telling Daniel that it is over if they make one mistake, he reminds Daniel that they are unstoppable in the ring. He says that it is time to leave a fire in the ring that nobody can extinguish before going on to become tag team champions. After Kane asks Daniel Bryan if he is ready for The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Daniel Bryan starts a "Yes!" chant.

"The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jeff Hardy for the WWE United States Championship is now official for Extreme Rules.

Before the next match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles says that at Extreme Rules, he will defend the WWE Championship against a man who is bigger and stronger than him. He then says that is nothing new and that he likes to prove people wrong. He has also heard what Rusev has to say to him, and says SmackDown Live is the house that he built. He admits Rusev is a superathlete, but he is not phenomenal. Rusev then shows up with Aiden English. Rusev says that he does not care how phenomenal Styles thinks he is, because he has never faced "this Rusev," as he has never had an opportunity at the WWE Championship until now. He then tells Styles he meant what he said and that at Extreme Rules, he will evict Styles from the house he built and move in. Aiden English says he and Rusev will move in on Rusev Day. When the bell rings, Rusev distracts Styles to allow English to begin the match with a cheap shot.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Aiden English with the Calf Crusher. After the match, Rusev drags Styles out of the ring and hits him with a Matchka Kick. He then gets Styles back in the ring and locks in the Accolade in the middle of the ring.

We hear from The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). Peyton Royce says she will expose Becky Lynch as a never-was who never wins when it counts when she finishes the job Billie Kay started.

Backstage, Carmella and James Ellsworth are met by General Manager Paige. He tells Ellsworth that he can't run away from Asuka, and next week, he will face Asuka in a Lumberjack Match.

Becky Lynch beats Peyton Royce with the Dis-Arm-Her after countering a crucifix pin attempt.

We hear from "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura, who asks why Jeff Hardy paints his face. He says that at Extreme Rules, he will strip away his pride, his honor and his United States Championship.

We see a trailer for Skyscraper starring The Rock, which comes to theaters July 13.

Team Hell No (Kane and Daniel Bryan) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). (Had The Usos won, they would have entered the match for the SmackDown tag team titles at Extreme Rules and made it a Triple Threat Tag Team Match.) After the match, The Bludgeon Brothers show up and stare at Team Hell No from the stage to end the show.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for June 26, 2018

It's time for Miz TV with special guests The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) to start tonight's show. Miz says he and The Bludgeon Brothers have something in common as they know how to decimate Daniel Bryan, then he asks them why they did it. The Bludgeon Brothers give no answer as the crowd chants "Daniel Bryan," and The Miz tells the crowd to shut up. We then Daniel Bryan's interview from last week on the TitanTron. The Miz says that this is what Hollywood calls "Act 1," and The Bludgeon Brothers almost take offense to Miz telling them they would not understand. We then see footage of what Daniel Bryan coming into contact with The Bludgeon Brothers last week. Miz calls this "Act 2," and says that Daniel Bryan tried to steal The Bludgeon Brothers' thunder with his "Yes!" chants and made himself "the villain of this movie." We then see The Bludgeon Brothers' attack on Daniel Bryan, which Miz calls "Act 3." Miz tells The Bludgeon Brothers they did a fantastic job dealing with Daniel Bryan, and says that they look like they are trying to audition for another Miztourage. Rowan slaps the microphone out of The Miz's hand, then Daniel Bryan shows up. Daniel Bryan says The Bludgeon Brothers may be big, bad and scary, but size is not as important as heart and he is not afraid of them or Miz after they cost him a shot at the WWE Championship. Daniel Bryan then asks which of them will fight him first, and Harper asks Daniel if he ever learns before telling him that he will tonight.

Backstage, Mr. Bootysworth makes a pancake and maple syrup milkshake for The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).

Daniel Bryan vs. Harper is official for later tonight.

Rusev beats Xavier Woods with the Accolade. After the match, Rusev says tonight was not about Xavier Woods, trombones, pancakes or Booty-O's; instead, it was about "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. He says he knows Styles is watching and that he is scared, and he has not forgotten how he slapped Aiden English in the face last week. As the crowd alternates between "AJ Styles" and "Rusev Day," Rusev says tonight is a preview of what will happen at Extreme Rules when he comes to Styles' house, beats him up, takes his title and becomes WWE Champion to make the day a great Rusev Day.

We hear from Jeff Hardy, who says that adrenaline is rushing through his body and sharpening his senses. He is ready to take flight and fight.

It is announced that "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura suffered an injury last night and will not be able to compete last night. Instead, Jeff Hardy is issuing an open challenge for the WWE United States Championship, and he is issuing it next.

We get a closer look at The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), courtesy of Sonic Drive-Ins.

Backstage, Lana and Naomi argue. Lana insists she won last week's dance-off when all of a sudden, the cast of Netflix original series Glow show up. One of the stars does a nice Russian accent, but Lana responds by saying something in Russian. The cast then says Lana and Rusev should be working together. Naomi admits Lana is a good dancer, and says if they were on the same page, they would be ravishing together. After that, everyone would be feeling the glow.

Jeff Hardy's open challenge opponent is Eric Young.

Eric Young vs. Jeff Hardy for the WWE United States Championship ends when The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) come out of the timekeeper's area and brawl with Alexander Wolfe and Killian Dain at ringside. Eric Young tosses one of the Usos into the ring and brawls with them, ending the match. After the match, Jeff Hardy and The Usos brawl with SAnitY (Young, Wolfe, Dain), and quickly clean house.

Jeff Hardy and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain).

Becky Lynch beats Sonya Deville with the Dis-Arm-Her when Mandy Rose is attacked by Becky, distracting Sonya.

Backstage, James Ellsworth puts on an Asuka mask and looks around until he sees "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger. Dillinger puts the mask back over Ellering's face, then tells him he's a ten with the mask and one without it before walking away.

We hear from Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega. Three weeks ago, Almas put Sin Cara on the shelf, and Vega says the locker room should be afraid. She warns the locker room to stay out of their way if they know what is good for them.

James Ellsworth shows up. Ellsworth says there are two types of men: men who like to wear sandals, have graduated from high school and talk about their feelings, and men who fight for what they believe in. He says that Asuka attacked him for no reason last week, and tells Asuka that this is a man's world and that when you mess with the bull, you get the horns. Ellsworth tells everyone he loves and respects women, and has a love life so hot you can fry an egg on it. However, there is no love between and Asuka, and absolutely no respect, and while he was not ready for last week, he is this week. He takes off his jacket and coat and dares Asuka to come to the ring and kick him again. Instead of getting Asuka, he gets General Manager Paige instead. Paige says Asuka is not here tonight, and says Ellsworth's sudden return warrants some love and respect from her. She then announces that Carmella will defend the SmackDown Women's Championship against Asuka at Extreme Rules. After Ellsworth says Asuka is not deserving of a rematch, Ellsworth thinks that Paige is also here to ask him out on a date. Paige asks how next Tuesday sounds, and when Ellsworth says yes, she says she will see him then when Ellsworth faces Asuka in the ring.

Daniel Bryan vs. Harper ends when Rowan gets involved. After the match, The Bludgeon Brothers are about to lay Daniel Bryan out when Kane makes a surprise appearance for the first time in months. Kane almost choke slams The Bludgeon Brothers, and Daniel Bryan hits a double drop kick on them. Kane and Daniel Bryan quickly clean house. Afterwards, Daniel Bryan and Kane stare down, then Kane offers to hug it out with Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan is not exactly in the mood for it at first, but then changes his mind and hugs it out with Kane. As Daniel Bryan and Kane celebrate, General Manager Paige shows up and declares that The Bludgeon Brothers will defend the SmackDown Tag Team Championships against a reunited Team Hell No at Extreme Rules.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for May 22, 2018

It's time for Miz TV. The Miz says he has two exclusives, and that the first exclusive is that on July 24, Miz and Mrs. will debut on USA Network at 10 PM Eastern, 9 PM Central. His second exclusive is The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), who show up. After The New Day show their lack of enthusiam for The Miz's new show, The Miz asks which member of The New Day will enter the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. All three of them joke that it is them. The Miz then says that The New Day have not reached their full potential because they all hold each other back. Xavier Woods responds by running down The Miz's accomplishments before telling him that throughout his career, he always put himself first. Miz says he has won Money In The Bank and cashed in, and says Kofi cannot claim to have done the same. He tells Kofi to picture winning before saying he's all six matches he's been in and giving another person a shot. Miz then focuses on Big E, saying he has what it takes to be champion, but will never be taken seriously because he does not take himself seriously, which brings him to Xavier Woods. Miz mentions Woods' accomplishments with UpUpDownDown and tells him to picture streaming Fortnite while wearing the WWE Championship around his waist. He then says all three men have the potential to win, and asks again who will enter the match. Woods says it would have to be Big E, Big E says it would have to be Kofi, and Kofi says it would have to be Woods. This gets Miz irritated to the point that he says he can beat any of them for the Money In The Bank Contract any day of the week. All three New Day members get up and huddle, then Kofi says Miz has made the decision for them and that it will be Big E. As Miz announces this, Woods interrupts and says Big E will be taking on The Miz in a match tonight. After Miz asks if that is what Big E wants, and says if he does not get what he wants, neither will Big E, and says he will see them at Money In The Bank. The New Day then throw pancakes at Miz, saying "Shame." Miz runs out of the ring and to the back as The New Day continue to pelt him with pancakes. Suddenly, Miz runs into General Manager Paige. Neither person says anything at first, then Paige tells Miz to put his money where his mouth is right now. Paige then forces Miz back out on the stage, starting a match between Miz and Big E.

Xavier Woods guests on commentary for the next match in the first half of the match, and Kofi Kingston replaces him in the second half.

The Miz beats Big E after Sheamus and Cesaro run in to attack Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, distracting Big E so that The Miz can hit him with the Skull Crushing Finale.

Big Cass is seen on crutches backstage, proving that he is not medically cleared.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Daniel Bryan, who says his second chance means everything to him as nobody knows more about second chance than him. He proved to Big Cass that if you kick the hornet's nest, you're going to get stung. As for tonight's match, he knows that Jeff Hardy is a great wrestler, but he loves a good challenge and he will make him tap out so he can qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

Before the next match, Billie Kay says Aiden English's singing was nice, but Peyton Royce says they're twice as nice and that this moment calls for a duet. Before the next match, Billie Kay says Aiden English's singing was nice, but Peyton Royce says they're twice as nice and that this moment calls for a duet. Peyton then says that when they win at Money In The Bank, SmackDown Live will become IIconic. When the match starts, Aiden English counters with a "Lana Day" sign. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce tak exception to this and slap Aiden, and Lana gets behind then and slaps Peyton before throwing her into the barricade, starting the match proper. One kick and one facebuster later, Lana pins Billie Kay in the center of the ring to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

We hear from Zelina Vega, who says that for years, Andrade "Cien" Almas has made his name travelling across the world and has always gotten the best wine, food and competition. When he came to SmackDown Live, however, he got less than the best. Zelina says Almas is the future of SmackDown Live, and that if he does not get what he deserves, then they will take it.

Andrade "Cien" Almas beats an unnamed competitor.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Carmella, who is wearing an Asuka mask. Carmella says Dasha is a hater waiting for her to slip and fall like everyone else, and that she is not afraid of Asuka. She then says that the Asuka myth has been shattered by Charlotte Flair, and that she is twice as good as Asuka after beating Charlotte twice. She says she can see through Asuka, and says Asuka should be afraid of her. At Money In The Bank, she will moonwalk all over Asuka and prove she is money.

Renee Young is in the ring. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is introduced first, followed by "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura. Styles asks for the stipulation for his and Nakamura's match. Nakamura tells Styles to watch the TitanTron and remember to see what the stipulation is. Styles says he will never be hit with a low blow again, but Nakamura tells him he will not only beat him, but dishonor him, and he will never recover. Styles says he will never be hit with a low blow again, but Nakamura tells him he will not only beat him, but dishonor him, and he will never recover. Styles is amused by the situation, and jokes that Nakamura was always the king of "soft style." Nakamura says he has the upper hand and that Styles jokes around because he is afraid. After saying that all he wants to do is knee him in the face, Styles says he does not care what the stipulation is as Nakamura can never beat him when it matters, anyway. He then says Nakamura is not the Nakamura everyone wanted on SmackDown Live. After Styles says that Nakamura will never be on an even playing field with no matter what stipulation Nakamura picks, Nakamura goes for a cheap shot only to get blocked. This starts a wild brawl that spills into the crowd, which ends with Nakamura stopping a springboard move off the barricade with a steel chair. Nakamura then counts to ten. Styles gets up, then Nakamura slams him into the commentary table before hitting the Kinshasa before counting again, this time to ten. Nakamura then spells it out for everyone and says the WWE Championship match will be a Last Man Standing Match.

Before the next match, Gallows & Anderson tell The Usos that they blew their shot against The Bludgeon Brothers, and that it will be them winning the SmackDown tag team titles. Suddenly, The Usos take the microphone and tell them they are on their turf. Anderson then says that instead of seeing any wardens in the Uso Penitentiary, he and Gallows see a couple of nerds. This starts the next match.

Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to become #1 contenders to the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships at Money In The Bank.

Naomi beats Sonya Deville to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after ducking a flying knee and rolling Deville up.

Backstage, Jeff Hardy is interviewed by Renee Young. Jeff is excited to have a chance to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match due to what he can do with ladders. As for tonight, he is excited to face Daniel Bryan and he is ready to take flight.

Samoa Joe guests on commentary for the next match.

Next week: The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. Sheamus, Cesaro and The Miz!

Daniel Bryan beats Jeff Hardy with a leg hook. After the match, Samoa Joe screams at Daniel Bryan and tells him that next week, he faces him. Backstage, Renee Young interviews Samoa Joe, who says that next week, Daniel Bryan goes to sleep.

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

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for April 10, 2018

Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. Shane thanks the fans for being part of the greatest live event in history and making WrestleMania a huge success. The crowd reacts with a "Thank you, Shane!" chant. Shane says he has been fortunate and has a lot of WrestleMania events, but he says that this year was especially great due to the return of General Manager Daniel Bryan to in-ring competition. He not only had the opportunity to team up with him, he also won with him and kept Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn off SmackDown Live, and says everyone can agree that seeing Daniel in the ring was magical and that he was born to do this. Shane then says Daniel has successfully crossed over to becoming a full-time competitor, and that he has accepted Daniel Bryan's resignation as General Manager. He then says that one door has closed, but another has opened, and he introduces the new General Manager: Paige, who announced her retirement from in-ring competition last night. (With this, she is no longer part of Absolution with Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville.) Paige talks about her retirement speech from last night on Raw, and how Shane was the first person she saw waiting for her. She thanks Shane for the opportunity as the crowd chants "This is your house!", then talks about the Superstar Shake-up, and says she wants to make tonight special for all the fans. Paige then talks about Daniel Bryan, and says he has not participated in a match on television in three years. She asks if anyone wants to see Daniel wrestle tonight, then after much suspense and a few fan chants, announces Daniel Bryan will face "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) to face The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships at Greatest Royal Rumble. After the match, The Bludgeon Brothers show up and point their hammers at them.

The new commercial for Make-A-Wish starring John Cena is replayed.

We see footage from earlier today where Dasha Fuentes interviews Naomi. Suddenly, Natalya shows up and says Naomi was the least favorite pick to win and that her WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal victory was "disappointment of the night." Natalya says she cannot wait for Naomi to be sent to Raw, but Naomi takes that as a challenge to a match, which she accepts.

Naomi beats Natalya.

Renee Young interviews "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura, who says he does not know what came over him and that maybe he was too emotional. He sarcastically says he is sorry for attacking "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. When Renee asks him why he attacked Styles, Nakamura simply says "Sorry...no speak English."

Charlotte Flair shows up. Charlotte says that she faced the toughest challenge in her career Sunday, and that she worked harder and dug deeper than she ever thought possible. She thanks Asuka for that. Charlotte then announces she still left as SmackDown Women's Champion, then says she and Asuka left every ounce of energy and emotion in the stadium that night, which she says was special and magical. She then asks who she will make magic with next. Suddenly, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce show up, fresh out of NXT. Peyton says she has heard Charlotte wants to make some magic, and she says she and Billie can make the Women's title disappear from her waist. Billie and Peyton introduce themselves, then give credit where credit was due. They admit the match was good, but not iconic, and says nobody wants to hear her talk. Peyton proceeds to mock Charlotte Flair, then Billie tells Charlotte to stop talking about the past when she is looking at the future. Peyton says it is out with the old and in with "The IIconics." Charlotte tries to fight Billie and Peyton, but the numbers game proves too much. After whips into the ring post and the steel steps as well as a two-woman powerbomb, The Iconics drag Charlotte to the center of the ring to make a statement to the rest of the division. Referees then tell Billie and Peyton to get out of the ring. All of a sudden, as Billie and Peyton leave, Carmella runs in with the Money In The Bank Briefcase and cashes in. After hesitation from the referee, the briefcase is cashed in. The bell ring, and Carmella meets Charlotte with a kick to the face to become the WWE SmackDown Women's Champion.

Jinder Mahal and Sunil Singh sit at ringside for the next match.

Randy Orton beats Rusev and Bobby Roode in a Triple Threat Match to face Jinder Mahal for the WWE United States Championship at Backlash.

Dasha Fuentes interviews Carmella. She says that when a queen overstays her welcome, there is always a princess waiting to end her reign. She waited for 287 days for the right time to cash in, and now she is WWE SmackDown Women's Champion. She then gives herself a huge thank-you for making history again all on her own, despite Billie Kay and Peyton Royce being involved, and says that "'Mella is money" and ""Mella's got the gold."

Renee Young interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who considers putting his fist down "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura's throat. Tonight, however, he will be facing Daniel Bryan, and while he says his accomplishments are great, he is not phenomenal.

Daniel Bryan vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles ends with "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura attacking both men. After the match, Nakamura hits Styles with multiple low blows.