Mustafa Ali is headed to WWE Night of Champions to challenge Gunther for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Ali received this title opportunity after winning a thrilling Battle Royal on WWE RAW. The match included Ricochet, Apollo Crews, Bronson Reed, Mustafa Ali, Matt Riddle, Chad Gable, Otis, Baron Corbin, Von Wagner, Johnny Gargano, Dexter Lumis, JD McDonagh, Riddick Moss, Elias, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander, Mace, Mansoor, Humberto, Angel, Eri, Ivar, Akira Tozawa, and Xyon Quinn.
In the end of the match, it came down to Riddle, Ricochet, Ali, and Reed as the final four participants. Imperium — who was at ringside for the entirety of the match — interfered to eliminate Riddle.
In the ring, Reed and Ricochet were both struggling on the ring apron as Ali delivered a big dropkick that eliminated both superstars at once, winning the title opportunity.
WWE Night of Champions, streaming LIVE from Jeddah Superdome on Saturday, May 27, at 1 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else.
