News regarding Mustafa Ali being part of WWE Smackdown world cup tournament
It was initially reported that Rey Mysterio was going to be part of the WWE Smackdown world cup tournament but Mustafa Ali was announced instead. Fightful Select noted the following about Ali being in the tournament…
“We’re told by WWE sources that at this moment, Mustafa Ali is still a member of the RAW roster, and is supposed to work both RAW and Smackdown during the tourney. We weren’t given a reason as to why Ali was brought in as opposed to using a Smackdown talent.”
Ali commented on being part of the tournament…
“incredible opportunity. proud to be american. proud to be indian. and proud to be representing pakistan in this tournament!”
incredible opportunity. proud to be american. proud to be indian. and proud to be representing pakistan in this tournament! pic.twitter.com/roNxyAMnNz
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) November 12, 2022