WWE SmackDown Live Results: Friday Night SmackDown Updates & Highlights (14th May 2021)

WWE SmackDown Results May 14th, 2021: Latest Friday Night SmackDown Winners, Grades, Video Highlights

Message SENT.#SmackDown #WMBacklash #UniversalTitle @WWECesaro @WWERomanReigns @WWEUsos @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/ONnoeMpgXj
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

Thanks for joining us, folks. We'll see you Sunday for WrestleMania: Backlash.

👀👀👀👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/BVFceptVH4
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 15, 2021

Look out!#SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @WWECesaro @HeymanHustle @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/KJchT4WI9t
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

From the TOP ROPE! 😮#SmackDown @WWECesaro @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/g2ZTJBQvtL
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

For two weeks in a row, Cesaro has beaten down The Bloodline three-on-one. Cesaro picks up Jey for another Neutralizer, taunting Reigns while holding him in mid-air. Again, he drops Jey, leaving Roman looking nervous on the ramp.

Jey stops Roman from taking a Neutralizer and demands his brother help him. Jimmy stalls, and by the time he gets to the apron it's too late. A superkick from Cesaro lays out Jimmy. Cesaro sends a final message to Roman, planting Jey with the Neutralizer.

Cesaro hits a cannonball on the floor, following with another running uppercut. Before Cesaro could finish the match, Roman Reigns attacks his challenger.

Cesaro defeats Jimmy Uso via DQ.

Jimmy Uso calls out Reigns for making everything about him. Reigns chases Jimmy up the ramp to argue while Jey gets attacked by Cesaro. Reigns saves Cesaro while Jimmy watches on.

Cesaro hits that uppercut when Jimmy is climbing to the top. A top rope superplex plants Jimmy right in the middle of the ring, and it seems to have knocked the wind right out of him. 1-2-no, just kicks out.

Back from the break, Cesaro is caught mid-springboard uppercut with a superkick to the jaw. It's not enough for a three-count, but once again Jimmy Uso has nearly upset Cesaro.

PURE. POWER.#SmackDown @WWECesaro pic.twitter.com/FfgSkmDdYU
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

Cesaro breaks away, countering with a deadlift suplex. However, an enzuigiri drops the former US Champion, setting Jimmy up for the Umaga-style hip attack. Cesaro avoids it and pelts Uso with an uppercut, but is driven into the ring post face first. Jimmy tosses Cesaro to the floor and follows with a suicide dive. Jimmy's not missing a step.

Jimmy plays a little possum, teasing a bad leg. As Cesaro stops momentarily, he's rocked with a kick to the gut and a Samoan Drop. Jimmy takes over, locking the Swiss Superman down with a headlock.

Cesaro stuns Jimmy Uso with a standing dropkick, sending Jimmy back to the corner. Jimmy goes for a leap frog but is caught in mid-air for a slam and a two-count.

"I could help you. I could teach you this lesson but I won't. Because you're not a participant, you're a spectator." - @WWEAleister #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/xBOhI9LukZ
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 15, 2021

It's time for the main event, folks. Jimmy Uso's first match in a year and it's against Roman Reigns' number one contender. Can Jimmy defeat Cesaro?

We get another Tale from the Dark Father, but Black refuses to explain the lesson. That's a little rude.

Aleister Black is back tonight, still sporting the kind of glasses that my dad wore during the summer of love.

After his loss to King @BaronCorbinWWE, @ShinsukeN was FURIOUS! Not only did he attack Corbin, but he took his crown! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/7leOoGq8UF
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

🎶 GOOD VIBRRAAAAAATIONS 🎶#SmackDown @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/o3DyCnFNvY
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

Backstage, Apollo Crews files a complaint with Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville, the latter of whom recommends a fatal-4-way match for the title. Pearce loves it, making it official. Next week Crews will defend the gold against Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Big E.

Shinsuke lays out Corbin with a Kinshasa after the match and grabs hold of Corbin's crown. Could we be getting a new King of the Ring tournament? Are we looking at King Shinsuke?

Nakamura responds with a kicking combo, ending with a shot to the ear that knocks the former US Champion down. Corbin responds with that ring rounding clothesline, but Nakamura counters it into a triangle choke. Corbin is forced to power out of it with a powerbomb. Nakamura keeps the hold locked in, allowing Corbin to get the win.

King Corbin defeats Shinsuke Nakamura via pinfall.

Nakamura kicks off the match with the rolling heel kick. Corbin avoids disaster in the corner and lays into Nakamura with some strong punches. The King of the Ring and the King of Strong Style trade blows, but Corbin gets the better of Nakamura with a knee to the gut. A roll-through into a series of elbows nearly knocks out Nakamura.

"Let me tell you from experience this fairy tale reign of yours doesn't end well!"@itsBayleyWWE wants to reclaim the #SmackDown Women's Championship more than anything! @BiancaBelairWWE pic.twitter.com/joeSQeHELS
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

"You're mad because you were busy getting thrown down the ramp by the @BellaTwins at @WrestleMania while I was in the main event." - @BiancaBelairWWE to @itsBayleyWWE

OH SNAP! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Eay2I0S8DN
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 15, 2021

"You best believe that when I get my hands on you that it's going to be the roughEST, the toughEST, and quickEST victory yet." - @BiancaBelairWWE to @itsBayleyWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/YTwAVgZd0x
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 15, 2021

Remember when WWE almost had Shinsuke Nakamura at the top of the mountain and he was nearly a made man? The dude should be a world champion by now. Speaking of Nakamura, he's in action next against King Corbin.

Bayley tells Bianca that she sees her past in the champ, and since she's been down that road before, Bayley knows how to handle her.

Bianca claims that she'll get her quickest victory over Bayley, and highlights Bayley's big Mania moment where she was tossed down the ramp at WrestleMania.

Bianca and Michael Cole review footage from last week where Bayley laid her out with the Rose Plant. Bayley appears on the titantron, cackling like a witch named Karen.

It's gonna be exciting to see Dominik and Rey win the gold on Sunday. Just saying, I'm kind of looking forward to that.

We're 48 hours away from seeing if @WWECesaro can finally claim a World Championship in @WWE! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ZilSpdKWyR
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 15, 2021

The #ESTofWWE is NEXT on #SmackDown!@BiancaBelairWWE pic.twitter.com/9iTpgl87Hh
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

The EST. of WWE is here next. She’ll defend against Bayley in just a few days.

Well scouted!#SmackDown @HEELZiggler @reymysterio pic.twitter.com/o9KKCsWh5g
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

Rey manages to roll Dolph up for the win. Dolph is 0-2 against Mysterios in back-to-back weeks.

Rey Mysterio defeats Dolph Ziggler via pinfall.

WHAT. A. MATCH! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/eu4mO9fuSQ
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 15, 2021

Another 619 is countered, this time with a superkick. Still, Dolph can’t put the future first ballot hall of famer down.

Ziggler ducks the 619 and plants Mysterio with the Fameasser.

Dolph cuts off Rey’s momentum and moves in for a superplex. Rey fights out, sending Dolph to the mat for the diving senton.

A sunset flip roundhouse rocks Ziggler for a near fall.

Dolph tries to aggravate Dominik while beating down his father. Dominik keeps his cool for now. Dolph locks in a bow and arrow, looking to weaken the back prior to WrestleMania: Backlash.

You be the judge! Did @reymysterio get away with a low blow here or no? #SmackDown @HEELZiggler @RealRobertRoode @DomMysterio35 pic.twitter.com/wcCWw0zQOq
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

🐐 #SmackDown @reymysterio pic.twitter.com/N96aoIxHzR
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

IT'S TOO BAD... #SmackDown @HEELZiggler pic.twitter.com/iLzM2PLF60
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

Next up is Rey Mysterio taking on Dolph Ziggler. At WrestleMania: Backlash, the Dirty Dawgs may very well lose to the first ever father-son tag team champions in history.

Chaos has broken out during @WWEApollo's Medal of Honor Ceremony for @CommanderAzeez! Who deserves the next chance at Apollo's #ICTitle: @WWEBigE, @FightOwensFight or @SamiZayn?! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/JnEOzgZQQX
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2021

WWE SmackDown Live Results: Friday Night SmackDown Updates & Highlights (14th May 2021)

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