A “Slim Jim” Battle Royal has been announced for WWE SummerSlam on tonight’s SmackDown episode.
LA Knight then approached Adam Pearce backstage and made it clear that he wanted a spot in the match. Sheamus interrupted and also expressed his interest in competing in the bout. Pearce added both men to the match.
The WWE official also announced that Knight will face Sheamus on the August 4 episode of WWE SmackDown. He noted that the bout will offer both stars the chance to gain momentum ahead of WWE SummerSlam.
Just over a week ahead of WWE SummerSlam, the card seems fairly set. In the likely main event. Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will face Jey Uso.
Plus, Cody Rhodes will battle Brock Lesnar. Elsewhere on the show, Asuka will defend the WWE Women’s World Championship against Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair.
The WWE SummerSlam card is as follows:
- Tribal Combat for Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey Uso
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Balor
- WWE Women’s World Championship: Asuka (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
- Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar
- Shayna Baszler vs. Ronda Rousey
- Logan Paul vs. Ricochet
- Slim Jim Battle Royal
