Stephanie McMahon and Mick Foley announced they have come up with a plan in light of Finn Balor relinquishing the WWE Universal Championship, and will crown a new champion next week on RAW.
Following Balor’s exit, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho, Roman Reigns and Enzo Amore & Big Cass all made their way to the ring to make a case for the championship. Stephanie said a series of matches will determine a new champion, and the matches will start tonight, with Rollins facing Zayn on the spot.
WWE.com clarified the situation, writing Foley determined tonight’s matches will be qualifying matches, with the winners participating in a Fatal 4 Way match next week to determine the new champion.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Demon King has abdicated the throne.
Less than 24 hours after defeating Seth Rollins to become the first-ever WWE Universal Champion, Finn Bálor was forced to relinquish the title to Raw GM Mick Foley and Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, having suffered a right shoulder injury at The Architect’s hands during their historic clash. Unforuntately, Bálor’s hope for a clean exit was cut short by Seth Rollins, who wasted no time in attempting to cobble together a case for himself to inherit the now-vacant championship.
The Architect certainly had company in that regard. Sami Zayn, Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens were quick to name themselves as worthy of a title opportunity, as did Roman Reigns and, surprisingly, Enzo Amore & Big Cass. Foley provided the solution, sanctioning four qualifying bouts for a Fatal 4-Way next week to determine a new Universal Championship.
