Backstage on SmackDown, Sasha and Bianca were arguing and The Boss called her WrestleMania 37 opponent a rookie.
Big E was out next on SmackDown and said that Apollo Crews awoke the monster inside him and their feud was personal now. He said that pinning Crews wouldn't be enough and that he wanted to destroy him.
The IC Champion asked Apollo to come out and face him, but he did not show up. Instead, Big E put out an open challenge. Corbin came out and was talking when Sami Zayn and his film crew came out to grab the opportunity.
The New Day member said whoever could reach the ring first would get the title shot. Sami rushed inside and was taken out by Big E before we headed for a break.
Big E (c) vs. Sami Zayn - Intercontinental title match on SmackDown
Big E got a near fall and sent Zayn crashing into the corner but took a few knee strikes as he went for a corner splash. Sami pounded Big E for a second before he was caught on the apron. The IC Champion went for a splash but The Great Liberator rolled out of the way.