The updated RAW preview over at WWE.com includes some new information regarding the tournament to crown a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
When WWE originally announced the tournament, the wording indicated that the tournament would take place over the course of one night at Survivor Series, similar to 1998’s “Deadly Game” Survivor Series tournament. A reliable source in WWE informed us the format of the tournament would be different than what WWE originally announced and that has turned out to be true.
First round tournament matches will kick off tonight on RAW and will continue later this week on SmackDown.
No word yet on how many Superstars will be included or how many of the tournament matches will be taking place at Survivor Series, but we’re sure to get more details tonight on RAW.
“Two nights after the anticipated WWE World HeavyweightChampionship clash between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins was made official for Survivor Series, The Architect tore his right ACL, MCL and medial meniscus and, as first reported by ESPN, Rollins will be out of action for six to nine months.
As a result, a tournament will begin tonight, and continue on SmackDown, to crown a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion at Survivor Series. Who will compete for the illustrious prize? Will Roman Reigns, who earned the right to challenge Rollins two weeks ago on Raw, once again claw his way to the title that has eluded him since WrestleMania? Expect more news on Survivor Series’ tournament to determine a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion on Raw.”
