SmackDown Results: Top Champions get pinned, Incredible finish to Universal Title match

"A chance to make history by becoming the first father-son #SmackDown Tag Team Champions? That's legendary!" @reymysterio & @DomMysterio35 are ready to take the next step as a team! pic.twitter.com/zxzu8Z9uPv

— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2021

Rey and Dominik Mysterio were interviewed backstage about a potential SmackDown Tag Team Title match. Dominik Mysterio seemed thrilled about getting the opportunity. Rey Mysterio said that his in-ring accomplishments pale in comparison to the excitement of teaming up with his son.

Rey Mysterio wants him and Dominik to become the first father-son Tag Team Champions in WWE history.

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Aleister Black delivers another cryptic message on SmackDown

"I could give you the keys to escape, but I won't!" - @WWEAleister The new side of Aleister Black continues to show himself on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/vp5MQA2f22

— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2021

Another Aleister Black vignette was played on SmackDown. The Dutch Destroyer delivered another cryptic message and didn't give away much about who will be his first target.

We wonder when we will see Black make his in-ring return.

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Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston both praised Daniel Bryan, with the former picking Bryan and the latter going with Roman Reigns for the SmackDown main event.

Big E was interviewed backstage before his Title match on SmackDown, and he vowed to get his "baby" back.

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Apollo Crews (c) vs Big E - Intercontinental Championship match on SmackDown

A good night in the office for Apollo Crews

Big E started strong when the two locked up. It didn't take long before Apollo Crews managed to get the upperhand.

After a commercial break, the Intercontinental Champion was still in control, while Commander Azeez had an impact at ringside.

CAUGHT!#SmackDown #ICTitle @WWEApollo @WWEBigE pic.twitter.com/PxGAWuqH7q

— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2021

It was a great back-and-forth match, with Big E and Apollo Crews both getting close pinfalls. E was about to finish it with the Big Ending but Commander Azeez pulled him out and sent him crashing into the ringpost, causing a DQ.

Result: Big E def. Apollo Crews by DQ

Grade: B+