Mustafa Ali is headed to WWE Night of Champions, as he will challenge for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
During the May 15 episode of WWE RAW, Ali outlasted a number of superstars in a Battle Royal where the winner would earn the right to challenge WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther for his title at WWE Night of Champions.
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.
WWE RAW newcomers JD McDonagh, Von Wagner, and Xyon Quinn made their debuts in the match; Wagner and Quinn entered free agency following the 2023 WWE Draft, while McDonagh was selected by WWE RAW during the draft.
In the end, the match 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 late to help eliminate Riddle. In the ring, Ricochet and Ali attempted to take out Reed, who wound up on the apron. Eventually, Ricochet climbed up, but Reed grabbed him, and Ali took his chance to deliver a big dropkick that eliminated both superstars at once. As a result, Ali won the bout.
WWE then confirmed that Ali will challenge Gunther for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WWE Night of Champions.
Catch up on our coverage of the May 15 episode of WWE RAW here.
