* Santos Escobar’s Semifinal opponent remains a mystery
* Braun Strowman awaits opponent in SmackDown World Cup Semifinal
* Whats next for Bray Wyatt and LA Knight
* Sheamus, Drew McIntyre and The Brawling Brutes vs Roman Reigns & The Usos
* Ricochet and Mustafa Ali to collide in SmackDown World Cup First-Round clash!
* Shotzi seeks monumental win against Shayna Baszler
* Butch and Sami Zayn to duke it out in SmackDown World Cup First-Round Match
* More cards.

# Santos Escobar’s Semifinal opponent remains a mystery

* Santos Escobar made a statement in his first singles match on SmackDown, taking out Shinsuke Nakamura and moving on to the Semifinals of the SmackDown World Cup on FOX.
Next week, Escobar will learn his opponent, and the brash newcomer seems certain to fancy his chance, regardless of who opposes him.
Who will be Escobar’s opponent? Catch SmackDown this Friday at 8/7 C

# Braun Strowman awaits opponent in SmackDown World Cup Semifinal

* Last Friday, Braun Strowman decimated Jinder Mahal to earn his place in the SmackDown World Cup Semifinal.
Next week, The Monster of All Monsters will find out who he will face in the illustrious tournament.
Who will battle Braun? Find out next week on SmackDown at 8/7 C

# Ricochet and Mustafa Ali to collide in SmackDown World Cup First-Round clash!

* The SmackDown World Cup on FOX continues next week with a jaw-dropping, First-Round Match as Mustafa Ali and Ricochet will go one-on-one!
With a chance to advance in the tournament and get closer to challenging Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship, Ali and Ricochet will want to bring it all. Ricochet recently fell to the mighty Gunther, and Ali will look to prove he can be a champion.
Who will prevail and move on to the SmackDown World Cup Semifinals? Find out next week on SmackDown at 8/7 C

# Shotzi seeks monumental win against Shayna Baszler

* On Friday, Shotzi bested five of SmackDown’s best Superstars in Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Sonya Deville, Lacey Evans and Xia Li to earn an opportunity at Ronda Rousey’s SmackDown Women’s Championship at Survivor Series.
Now Shotzi will seek a massive win when she takes on Rousey’s best friend Shayna Baszler.
Baszler has adopted a new vicious mean streak now that she has realigned with Rousey, so Shotzi will need to be ultra-cautious.
Can Shotzi take down Baszler heading into Survivor Series, or will The Queen of Spades stop her in her tracks? Don’t miss SmackDown next Friday at 8/7 C

# Butch and Sami Zayn to duke it out in SmackDown World Cup First-Round Match

* The Bloodline and The Brawling Brutes have no love lost, and the rivalry will fester into the SmackDown World Cup on FOX as Butch and Sami Zayn clash in the First Round.
Sami Zayn would love to add more gold to The Bloodline, while Butch is seeking his first WWE title since coming to SmackDown.
Will Canada’s representative Sami Zayn or England’s representative Butch come out on top? Catch SmackDown next week at 8/7 C