SmackDown results, May 21, 2021: SmackDown’s Fatal 4-Way Fades to Black (2024)

Sonya Deville introduces the Friday Night SmackDown Parade of Champions in honor of WWE’s return to live events. Watch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Friday Night SmackDown's Parade of Champions turned chaotic
In honor of the announcement that WWE is returning to live events, WWE Official Sonya Deville presented the Friday Night SmackDown Parade of Champions, which included WWE Women’s Tag Team ChampionsNatalya & Tamina,new SmackDown Tag Team Champions Rey & Dominik Mysterio,Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews and SmackDown Women’s Champion Bianca Belair.

Paul Heymanthen emerged in the place of Universal Champion Roman Reignsand informed the WWE Universe that The Tribal Chiefwouldn't appearalongside "titleholders" because he was instead the "preeminent champion of all sports-entertainment."

After Reigns' Special Council took his leave, Bayley interrupted the festivities to hurl some insults at several of thetitleholders, especially The EST of WWE.This ignited chaos that allowedThe Role Model, Nia Jax andShayna Baszlerto usethe numbers game to leave Belair, Natalya & Taminadown and out.

Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler & Bayleydef.SmackDown Women’s Champion Bianca Belair and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Natalya & Tamina
In animpromptu Six-Woman Tag Team Match,Bayley grabbedBianca Belairout of the ring and hit her with the Bayley-to-Belly onto the ringside floor. This distraction allowed Shayna Baszlerto lock in the KirifudaClutchand make Natalya tap out.

After being embarrassed and having his crown stolen by Shinsuke Nakamura last week, King Corbin looks to make The Artist pay a painful price. Watch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Shinsuke Nakamura def. King Corbin
As he preparedto dish out retribution on Shinsuke Nakamurain a one-on-on encounter for stealing his crown last week, King Corbin was suddenly interrupted by new Superstar Rick Boogs, who preceded to play the theme song for The King of Strong Style’s entrance.

Just when it looked as if Corbin might emerge victorious over Nakamura, Boogs distracted the ruthless monarch by again playing TheArtist’s theme on the announce table and paving the way for The King of Strong Style to pick up the win with the small package.

After falling short against Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania Backlash, The Swiss Superman wants another crack at the gold and suffering a vicious assault by The SmackDown Savior. Watch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Cesaro challenged Roman Reigns to a Universal Title Rematch
Although Universal Champion Roman Reigns mockedCesaro after emerging victorious over his challenger at WrestleMania Backlash, the injured Swiss Superman soon emerged to challenge The Head of the Table to a rematch. Before The Swiss Supermancould get an answer, however,Seth Rollins emerged from nowhere and launched another vicious, unrelenting sneak attack onCesaro.

After Dominik Mysterio & Rey Mysterio made history by winning the SmackDown Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania Backlash, Robert Roode looks to put The Dirty Dawgs back in the tag team title picture. Watch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Dominik Mysteriodef. Robert Roode
Five days after Rey Mysterio&Dominik Mysteriomade history by winning the SmackDown Tag Team Titles as father and son at WrestleMania Backlash, Dominik overcame Robert Roodewith the 619/Splash off the top rope combination.

Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews, Big E, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn collide in a Fatal 4-Way Match for the title, as the imposing Commander Azeez lurks at ringside. Watch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Apollo Crews def. Kevin Owens, Big E and Sami Zayn in an Intercontinental Championship Fatal 4-Way Match
After weeks of protecting his title from a multitude of competitors, Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews took onBig E, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zaynin a Fatal 4-Way Championship Match in ashowdown filled with jaw-dropping moments from all four Superstars.

Althoughthe imposing Commander Azeezwas neutralized by Big E in final moments of the free-for-all, Aleister Black suddenly appeared from the darkness. With Crews holding Big E's leg, Blackdelivered the earth-shattering Black Mass to The Powerhouse of Positivity, allowing Crews to pin Big E and retain his IntercontinentalTitle.

SmackDown results, May 21, 2021: SmackDown’s Fatal 4-Way Fades to Black (2024)

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