Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Apollo Crews to win the Intercontinental Championship on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

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Halfway through the match, the referees sent Boogs and Commander Azeez to the back because of their attempts to interfere in the match. After countering a splash, Nakamura hit a suplex and Kinshasha for the pin and win.

This is Nakamura’s second reign with the Intercontinental Title.