WWE has crowned a new #1 contender and Bray Wyatt has received his opponent at the upcoming Royal Rumble pay-per-view event.
The next challenger to Universal Championship will be Daniel Bryan. During this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown Detroit, Michigan at Little Caesars Arena on FX, WWE held a match that would determine who is next line for a title shot.
Bray Wyatt Receives Opponent
A Triple Threat Match between Daniel Bryan, Baron Corbin, and The Miz took place with the winner becoming the next challenger to Wyatt’s title. Bryan was victorious, earning the right to challenge Wyatt for the strap at the Royal Rumble.
WWE set up this contest after last week’s show that featured an opening segment of Bryan making his return after a brief hiatus with a new look. This led to The Miz, who lost to Wyatt at the TLC pay-per-view event, and Baron Corbin walking out.
A traditional talking segment with all three stars making their case for why they should get a title match against Wyatt.
Eventually, Dolph Ziggler came out where the heels beat down the babyfaces. Ultimately, it set up the main event for the show with a tag team match between the four stars.
The headliner saw Miz and Bryan team up to beat Corbin and Ziggler. This is when it was confirmed that The Miz, Bryan, and Corbin will compete in a triple threat that would take place.
