Following Tuesday’s SmackDown Live, we’ve got two top matches announced for next month’s WWE Battleground pay-per-view.
Randy Orton will get another shot at WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, but SmackDown GM Shane McMahon gave Jinder the opportunity to choose the stipulation. Citing former WWE Superstar The Great Khali as a personal hero, he selected a Punjabi Prison match.
With United States Champion Kevin Owens and AJ Styles bickering backstage, Daniel Bryan told Owens that next week’s SmackDown will feature an Independence Day Battle Royal. The winner earns a shot at Owens’ US title at Battleground.
The New Day will also get a shot at SmackDown tag team champions The Usos. The two teams will have a rap battle next week, which is sure to produce some comedic moments.
WWE Battleground takes place on Sunday, July 23rd from Philadelphia.