Bobby Lashley has been pulled from the King of the Ring.
SmackDown GM Nick Aldis announced on Thursday that Lashley suffered an injury in training and has not been medically cleared for his scheduled first-round match against Tama Tonga on Friday. He will be replaced by Lashley's stablemate, Angelo Dawkins.
Aldis said:
Good afternoon WWE Universe it's your SmackDown GM Nick Aldis with an update and some slightly unfortunate news ahead of tomorrow's SmackDown.
As many of you know, Bobby Lashley was set to take on Tama Tonga in the King of the Ring but I have been informed that Bobby has suffered an injury during training and is going to be unable to compete. He has not been medically cleared to compete in that match tomorrow night.
So, unfortunate news for Bobby Lashley but a fortunate opportunity for the man taking his place. And that man, I have decided, will be Angelo Dawkins of The Steet Profits.
Important Update ahead of tomorrow's #SmackDown KOTR matches: @WWE pic.twitter.com/c5Pkq7I1jq
— Nick ''Lâchez-Vous'' Aldis (@RealNickAldis) May 9, 2024
Lashley last wrestled on a WWE house show in France on Sunday, defeating Santos Escobar in singles competition.
The SmackDown side of The King of the Ring bracket now looks like this:
Friday's show is scheduled for the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
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