Overview
- Raw GM Adam Pearce announced Rusev vs. Damian Priest and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Sheamus as first-round bouts set for next week’s show.
- SmackDown GM Nick Aldis will draw and announce the next two opening-round matchups on Friday’s SmackDown.
- The tournament will determine who faces John Cena in his scheduled farewell match on Dec. 13 at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C., which will stream on Peacock.
- Cena is slated to appear on the Nov. 10 Raw as the bracket begins.
- Recent coverage lists The Miz, Rusev, Solo Sikoa, Sheamus, LA Knight, Drew McIntyre, Penta, Carmelo Hayes, Bronson Reed, GUNTHER and Dominik Mysterio among confirmed participants, with some outlets labeling GUNTHER a favorite.