King Corbin hits the ring and complains about Shinsuke Nakamura stealing his crown. Corbin says he’s going to destroy Nakamura tonight and take back what’s his. Rik Bugez appears on the stage with an electric guitar. Bugez says he’s here to rock out with the real king of SmackDown. Bugez plays Nakamura down to the ring.
Shinsuke Nakamura w/Rik Bugez vs. King Corbin
Nakamura lands good vibrations. Corbin sends Nakamura out of the ring. Corbin clotheslines Nakamura back into the ring. Corbin counters a kick by Nakamura into a powerbomb. Nakamura kicks out. Corbin works over Nakamura. Nakamura escapes a slam and hits a lung blower. Running knee by Nakamura. Nakamura lands an STO for a near fall. Corbin avoids the Kinshasa and hits a belly-to-back suplex. Nakamura kicks out. Nakamura runs right into the deep six. Nakamura kicks out at two. Bugez starts playing Nakamura’s theme on the announce desk. In the confusion, Nakamura rolls up Corbin for the win.
Winner- Shinsuke Nakamura
Backstage, Jimmy Uso finds Deville and asks for a tag match. The Usos vs. The Street Profits. Deville asks Jimmy if he’s checked with his brother Jey. Jimmy says he knows Jey has his back. Deville says ok and gives Jimmy the match, next week.
In-Ring Segment: Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and Jey Uso
Reigns says he is a humble man. Reigns doesn’t want to brag on national TV. Reigns is going to let Heyman do it for him. Reigns hands the microphone to Heyman. Heyman goes on a rant about how awesome Reigns is. Heyman asks if Reigns wants anything else. Reigns says he wants his cousin. Heyman yells for someone to hit Jimmy’s music. Cesaro walks down to the ring. Cesaro challenges Reigns to a match at Hell in a Cell. Seth Rollins attacks Cesaro from behind. Rollins lands two Stomps on Cesaro, the second of which was on the metal ramp. Rollins is unhinged.
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— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2021
