We’re currently on the road to WrestleMania 39 and this week on SmackDown a fatal five way match is set to take place to determine who will challenge Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship on the Grandest Stage of Them All. Originally Kofi Kingston was set to compete in the match, but Kingston suffered an injury during a brawl last week on SmackDown, and as a result he has been pulled from the match.
We gon’ be alright! pic.twitter.com/QnH0xHqNiN
— Kofi Kingston (@TrueKofi) March 5, 2023
WWE has now announced that fellow New Day member Xavier Woods will be replacing Kofi Kingston in the fatal five way match. WWE posted the following announcement confirming the change:
“Following a major brawl about who deserved an opportunity to challenge Intercontinental Champion Gunther at WrestleMania, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Xavier Woods, Karrion Kross and LA Knight will battle to punch their ticket to The Showcase of the Immortals and earn the right to take on The Ring General. Don’t miss all the action of SmackDown, this Friday at 8/7 C on FOX.”
It’s also been confirmed that Braun Strowman and Ricochet will take on The Viking Raiders on Friday night. Stay tuned for more updates on this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown as they become available.
