In a shocking turn of events, former WWE champion Bobby Lashley has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming King of the Ring tournament due to an injury sustained during training. The news was revealed by Nick Aldis, who announced that Lashley would be replaced by Angelo Dawkins of the Street Profits in the first-round match against Tama Tonga on Friday Night SmackDown.
This is a significant blow to Lashley, who had been gaining momentum on the blue brand after a win over The Final Testament in Philadelphia last month. The All Mighty had been drafted to WWE SmackDown during the two-night Draft last year and had been building a new faction with the Street Profits and B-Fab. His injury is a setback for the star, who was looking to make a statement in the King of the Ring tournament.
The King of the Ring tournament has already seen some exciting matches, with Jey Uso qualifying for the next round after replacing Drew McIntyre and defeating The Judgment Day’s Finn Balor on Monday Night RAW. Ilja Dragunov also impressed, defeating WWE Speed Champion Ricochet to advance to the next round. In the main event of the night, Gunther made Sheamus tap out in the middle of the ring to move on to the next round.
Meanwhile, the Queen of the Ring tournament has also seen some thrilling matches, with Lyra Valkyria, IYO SKY, and Zoey Stark advancing to the next round. The excitement is building up, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who will be crowned the new King and Queen of the Ring later this month in Saudi Arabia.
The injury to Lashley serves as a reminder of the physical toll that professional wrestling can take on the body. The WWE universe will be rooting for The All Mighty to make a speedy recovery and return to the ring soon. In the meantime, Angelo Dawkins will look to capitalize on the opportunity and make a name for himself in the King of the Ring tournament.
The King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments are shaping up to be epic events, with surprises and twists at every turn. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the tournaments, and let us know your thoughts on Bobby Lashley’s injury and withdrawal from the tournament.