Logan Paul Announces US Title #1 Contender’s Tournament – On the December 1 episode of WWE SmackDown it was announced that an eight-man tournament will be held with the winner getting a shot at Logan Paul and the WWE United States Championship.
Santos Escobar, Dragon Lee, Karrion Kross, Bobby Lashley, Austin Theory, Kevin Owens, Grayson Waller, and a mystery NXT superstar are the eight competitors in the tournament.
The tournament is set to start on the December 8 episode of WWE SmackDown. The first two matches announced are:
- Santos Escobar vs. Dragon Lee
- Karrion Kross vs. Bobby Lashley
Paul made the announcement in the middle of the ring on SmackDown, and was eventually interrupted by Kevin Owens. Owens said Paul was in his ring and called PRIME tash. Waller made his way out and praised Logan, but was punched in the face by Owens.
Paul won the WWE US Title at WWE Crown Jewel when he defeated Rey Mysterio.
