Participants revealed for “World Cup” tournament on WWE Smackdown

WWE will be holding a “World Cup” tournament on Smackdown. According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com, the following names were set to be involved as of Friday afternoon…

* Braun Strowman

* Shinsuke Nakamura

* Sami Zayn

* Santos Escobar

* Rey Mysterio

* Jinder Mahal

* Butch

* Ricochet

The winner will receive an Intercontinental title match against Gunther.

THIS FRIDAY on #SmackDown

Get ready for a historic Tag Team Championship match between @WWEUsos and @TrueKofi & @AustinCreedWins!

PLUS: The #SmackDown World Cup begins with the winner getting a shot at @Gunther_AUT's #ICTitle. pic.twitter.com/JXBHshc9e9

— WWE (@WWE) November 8, 2022