Five-Way Match For Intercontinental Title Shot Announced For 8/19 WWE SmackDown

Five men will battle it out for a shot at the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the August 19 episode of SmackDown.

WWE has officially announced that Ricochet, Madcap Moss, Sheamus, Happy Corbin, and Sami Zayn will collide in a Fatal 5-Way Match to determine the next challenger for Gunther's title. The winner will face Gunther at WWE Clash at the Castle.

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From WWE:

Ricochet, Madcap Moss, Sheamus, Happy Corbin and Sami Zayn will battle it out in a Fatal 5-Way Match tonight on SmackDown, and the winner will earn an Intercontinental Championship Match against Gunther at WWE Clash at the Castle!

Find out who will earn the right to challenge Gunther for the workhorse title by prevailing in an absolute free-for-all, tonight at 8/7 C on FOX.

Fans can check out the full lineup for this week's episode of WWE SmackDown below.

WWE SmackDown (8/19)

- WWE Women's Tag Team Title Tournament First Round: Natalya & Sonya Deville vs. Gigi Dolin & Jacy Jayne
- Fatal 5-Way Match for an Intercontinental Title shot: Ricochet vs. Madcap Moss vs. Sheamus vs. Happy Corbin vs. Sami Zayn
- Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns face-to-face
- Viking Raiders hold a Viking Funeral for New Day

Fightful will have full coverage of SmackDown as it airs on Friday night.

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