New Intercontinental Champion Crowned on Smackdown (Pics, Video)

We have a new Intercontinental Champion following tonight’s episode of Smackdown. AJ Styles defeated Daniel Bryan in the finals of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament to crown a new champion after Sami Zayn was stripped of the title in May. You can see pics and video from the match below.

This marks Styles’ first run with the Intercontental Title. He is a three-time United States Champion.

From Rio de Janeiro in 1979 to the @WWEPC in 2020, the Intercontinental Championship has a long history that continues tonight! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/6ZPLZFmPmI

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 13, 2020

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/eAkDS75Ytd

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 13, 2020

Here. We. Go.#ICTitle #SmackDown @AJStylesOrg @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/wm4yOyIwEJ

— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020

You DO NOT want to miss this…@AJStylesOrg and @WWEDanielBryan battle for the #ICTitle RIGHT NOW on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/urlumRVUnz

— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020

The FINALS of the #ICTitle Tournament kicks off with fast and furious action! #SmackDown @AJStylesOrg @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/sV6qb8YMk6

— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020

#ICTitle #SmackDown @AJStylesOrg @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/TzCJ4GDaSH

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 13, 2020

.@WWEDanielBryan continues to turn this #ICTitle showdown into a technical showcase. #SmackDown @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/EgunInKe9A

— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020

This BATTLE for the #ICTitle rages on!#SmackDown @AJStylesOrg @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/AyAqm5gXqy

— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020

Can these two fight forever? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/IVpKbRRZpe

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 13, 2020

This #ICTitle battle certainly deserves the playback button. ⏮ #SmackDown @WWEDanielBryan @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/zqksMc1Q4q

— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020

What. A. Battle!

The #ICTitle tournament finals CONTINUE on #SmackDown!@AJStylesOrg @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/tQ14TKzr5Y

— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020

Phenomenal.#ICTitle #SmackDown @AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/gia413OxAf

— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020

"I AM PHENOMENAL." – Your new Intercontinental Champion: @AJStylesOrg #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/6Ih1jUh1rx

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 13, 2020

After an INSTANT CLASSIC, @AJStylesOrg is the NEW Intercontinental Champion!#ICTitle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/qmfaRCJgbq

— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2020

WHAT. A. MATCH.

Your winner #ANDNEW Intercontinental Champion, @AJStylesOrg! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/yArjdtwuXi

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 13, 2020