Seth Rollins: The Universal Champion’s opponent at WWE Super ShowDown confirmed. The challenger was announced after a fatal four-way tonight at Monday night Raw.
The WWE had earlier announced on their website that the next challenger for Seth Rollins title would be decided by a fatal four-way on Raw. The four competitors were The Miz, AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley and Braun Strowman.
JUST ANNOUNCED: There will be a Fatal Four-Way Elimination Match to determine who will be the next in line for a #UniversalChampionship opportunity at #WWESSD between @BraunStrowman, @fightbobby, @mikethemiz & @AJStylesOrg tonight on #Raw.
— WWE (@WWE) May 27, 2019
However, AJ Styles pulled out of the match following an injury. The Phenomenal One was replaced by Baron Corbin who attacked Styles in a backstage segment.
With @AJStylesOrg out of action due to injury, it will now be @BaronCorbinWWE who faces @mikethemiz, @BraunStrowman, and @fightbobby in a high-stakes #Fatal4Way Elimination Match, TONIGHT! #RAW pic.twitter.com/Vs97JFqvFa
— WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2019
Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley formed an Alliance in the match and double teamed on The Miz and Strowman for majority of the match. One of the most memorable spots from the match was when the two went for a double superplex but Strowman ran in and sent all three opponents to the mat at once.
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The Big Finish
The finish of the match saw Lashley brawl with Strowman through the crowd, into the backstage area. Inside the ring, the Miz attacked Corbin with kicks and backed Corbin into the corner. Miz hit Corbin with double knees in the corner, and another set of running knees. Miz charged again but Corbin caught him with the End of Days. Corbin covered for the pin and won. Given that this match was advertised as an elimination match, this was a little perplexing. The explanation given by commentary was that Strowman and Lashley were apparently counted out.
HE'S DONE IT!@BaronCorbinWWE has secured a #UniversalTitle opportunity against @WWERollins at #WWESSD! #RAW #Fatal4Way pic.twitter.com/GB10hAhwcb
— WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2019
With the win, Baron Corbin has become the new #1 contender to WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins for a match at Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi General Sports Authority, in partnership with WWE, will host the WWE Super Showdown. The event will emanate from the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, June 7th.
