WWE SmackDown Results (4/23/21)

Backstage, Uso says he’s had enough of this disrespect, and he storms off.

Nia Jax (with Shayna Baszler and Reginald) vs. Tamina (with Natalya)

Jax talks some trash to Tamina, and the insults fire her up. Tamina takes the fight to Jax, but Baszler stops her from slamming her partner. Tamina throws Jax into the barricade. Reginald distracts Tamina, and Baszler argues with him. The conflict distracts Jax, and Tamina capitalizes by rolling Jax up for a win.

Winner: Tamina

After the match, Jax, Baszler and Reginald try to sort out their issues.

Backstage, Kevin Owens says he’s thrilled to get another shot at the WWE Intercontinental Championship. He says he’ll gladly knock Apollo Crews off his perch, and Big E laughs. He says Owens jumped the line and took this match for Big E’s title. Owens says Big E is right, but he won’t get his rightful rematch tonight. Owens vows to win the match and take the title for himself.

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Apollo Crews (c) (with Commander Azeez) vs. Kevin Owens

The match starts slowly, and Owens gains the upper hand. The challenger hits a running senton and clotheslines Crews out of the ring. Azeez gets in Owens’ way, and the distraction allows Crews to take control. Owens rallies and hits a Swanton Bomb, but Sami Zayn comes to the stage to distract Owens. He joins the commentary table, and Owens maintains the advantage. Owens drills Crews with a superkick, but a clothesline gives the champion some momentum.

.@FightOwensFight had that one scouted! ?#ICTitle @WWEApollo pic.twitter.com/ILgBanv3Xy

— WWE (@WWE) April 24, 2021

Crews suplexes Owens three times for a two count. Owens hits a cannonball in the corner, but Crews kicks out. The champion dodges a Stunner, but Owens hits a pop-up powerbomb for a near fall. Azeez gets on the apron and distracts Owens, allowing Crews to roll up Owens for the win.