WWE SmackDown Live Results (15th April, 2022): Riddle defeats Jimmy Uso

WWE SmackDown Results, Winners, Recap, Grades & Highlights April 15th, 2022

That does it for SmackDown. A decent show, albeit a seemingly placeholder one. Roman Reigns' absence solidifies that sentiment. Thanks for joining our coverage and stay tuned for the full results of the show.

#RKBro stands tall on #SmackDown! @RandyOrton @SuperKingofBros pic.twitter.com/yjaOhz1GKt
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

He got him!!!#SmackDown @SuperKingofBros @WWEUsos @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/zl2ffPCenW
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

In a battle of tag team champions, @SuperKingofBros clashes with Jimmy Uso on #SmackDown!@WWEUsos @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/K8DaCwubBf
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

We get distractions from both sides, as Jimmy hits a superkick on Riddle. He goes for the Uso Splash but delays hit execution as Randy Orton slams Jey on the announce table. Riddle recovers and finishes Jimmy off with an RKO.

Riddle defeats Jimmy Uso

Randy Orton is attacked by Jimmy Uso, which allows Riddle to hit a Flash Knee.

Jimmy @WWEUsos got the knees up!#SmackDown @SuperKingofBros pic.twitter.com/ds5iMFsFiy
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Riddle goes for the Floating Bro but Jimmy gets his knees up. He hits the Pop-up Samoan Drop for a near fall.

Riddle fights back with a kick and a few slams. He hits a German suplex for a two-count.

.@SuperKingofBros in all kinds of trouble on #SmackDown!@WWEUsos @RandyOrton @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/PVllt21i05
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Riddle fights back and kicks Uso. He hits a gut-wrench suplex. However, Jimmy trips him on the apron. He sends Riddle into the steel steps and then the barricade, before superkicking him over it.

Riddle almost hits an RKO immediately. He chases Uso around the ring and eats a clothesline.

Riddle vs. Jimmy Uso

There's nowhere to run for @SamiZayn next week on #SmackDown! @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/0xutcqTTZl
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Do you trust this handshake? 🧐#SmackDown @RaquelWWE @NatbyNature pic.twitter.com/X8rHvLCRTP
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Chapter II: The Story of Lacey Evans.@LaceyEvansWWE | #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/IfIRYutCef
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) April 16, 2022

Natalya and Shayna Baszler scoff at Lacey's promo. Nattie speaks about new star's turning SmackDown into the island of misfit toys. You just know somebody is right behind her. It is Raquel Gonzalez. She shakes hands with Natalya.

Lacey Evans continues to speak about her traumatic past. Her father's actions scarred her but she kept her head up. Unlike the rest of the female stars in WWE, Lacey Evans is comfortable at rock bottom.

BUTCH!!!#SmackDown @AustinCreedWins @TrueKofi pic.twitter.com/olYnxO1uCJ
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are busy minding their own business and signing autographs, but they are attacked by Butch. Sheamus and Ridge Holland join in the attack. The two sides are separated by officials.

"We've all agreed that Butch needs to harness his aggression."#SmackDown @WWESheamus @RidgeWWE pic.twitter.com/2eeYAJwtjC
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Lads, lads, lads! 😡#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Be1fmdI1ib
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) April 16, 2022

Sheamus says that Butch's aggression towards him and Ridge Holland last week is nothing to worry about. Butch agrees that The New Day is the enemy and then wanders off. Sheamus and Holland are concerned by his disappearance.

With the #ICTitle on the line, @KingRicochet will do whatever it takes to retain against @JinderMahal on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/iBQyuyT55Z
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

#AndSTILL!#SmackDown #ICTitle @KingRicochet pic.twitter.com/d5ZaoEf9hL
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

.@KingRicochet takes out @JinderMahal and @DilsherShanky!#SmackDown #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/GcWOQlbiqY
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

.@JinderMahal looking to overpower @KingRicochet!#SmackDown #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/nuS4Ma1v7S
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Shanky pulls Jinder out of the ring. Ricochet dives onto both of them. He then hits a Shooting Star Press in the ring for the win.

Ricochet defeats Jinder Mahal to retain the Intercontinental Championship

Jinder grabs the tights but Ricochet kicks out. He hits the Recoil and goes to the top rope.

Ricochet hits a rolling dropkick. He follows it up with a springboard crossbody and then a standing Moonsault. Jinder kicks out.

IC Title match on deck!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/zUCfD2T9Ic
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) April 16, 2022

Jinder hits a bodyslam and has the upper hand. He outpowers Ricochet.

Ricochet vs. Jinder Mahal - Intercontinental Championship

Adam Pearce tells Sami Zayn he will face Drew McIntyre in a Lumberjack Match next week.

You can run, but you can’t hide! #SmackDown @SamiZayn @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/vFSFcN3mUK
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Sami has left the building!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/vZcCCHwKco
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) April 16, 2022

Ricochet is confident heading into his Intercontinental Championship match against Jinder Mahal.

Nice try, @SamiZayn.#SmackDown @DMcIntyreWWE @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/SH4Uxv16UM
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Hi 5! 👋 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/zYmBOl9Nja
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) April 16, 2022

.@SamiZayn out here getting dabbed on 🤣#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Eb5ZSyntbF
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Drew brings him back to the ring and goes for the Claymore but Sami escapes again. He leaves through the crowd once more and takes the countout loss.

Drew McIntyre defeats Sami Zayn by countout

Sami rakes Drew's eye but it doesn't bring too much joy. He suffers a Glasgow Kiss and escapes the ring before the Claymore.

Sami immediately leaves the ring but Drew attacks him on the outside. The two have a chase around ringside. Sami hides behind Pat McAfee.

Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn

You will OBEY.#SmackDown #RingGeneral @Gunther_AUT pic.twitter.com/Q35Lo8jp3H
— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2022

Sami Zayn says his reputation has taken a major hit since WrestleMania. He claims he is not afraid of Drew McIntyre and that he wasn't running away last week. Sami says he is a master strategist and that he will beat Drew.

Ludwig Kaiser says the mat is sacred to him and Gunther. He is the epitome of elegant destruction.