WWE Intercontinental Title Match Set for Next Week’s RAW (Photos, Video)

WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz will defend his title against Jeff Hardy on next Monday’s RAW from Omaha, Nebraska.

Jeff became the new #1 contender by winning a battle royal in the opener for tonight’s RAW from Memphis. Other battle royal participants were Big Show, Matt Hardy, Finn Balor, Jason Jordan, Apollo Crews, Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins, Kalisto, Goldust, Elias, R-Truth, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows.

This will be Jeff’s first singles title shot since The Hardys returned to WWE at WrestleMania 33. He is a four-time Intercontinental Champion.

Below are a few photos and clips from tonight’s battle royal:

#ICChampion @mikethemiz's next challenger will be determined in tonight's #BattleRoyal, happening RIGHT NOW as per #RAW GM @RealKurtAngle! pic.twitter.com/odsmGBGqVn

— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2017

MUSIC to @WWETheBigShow's ears…just not the way @IAmEliasWWE hoped to provide it! #RAW #BattleRoyal pic.twitter.com/pwG3epyzoY

— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2017

A precarious position for @FinnBalor to be in…
It's all about an opportunity at the #ICTitle in this #BattleRoyal! #RAW pic.twitter.com/810nAq676L

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2017

The #ITCouple looks on as @TheBoDallas & @RealCurtisAxel try to clear the field in this #BattleRoyal… #RAW @mikethemiz @MaryseMizanin pic.twitter.com/ldATNVABAF

— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2017

Do you BOLIEVE that @mikethemiz will like the result of this #BattleRoyal to determine the next challenger for his #ICTitle? #RAW pic.twitter.com/Sm3DVPSyvP

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2017

A MOST interesting confrontation here as @JEFFHARDYBRAND crosses paths with @FinnBalor… #RAW #BattleRoyal pic.twitter.com/DkbJEQK9Z7

— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2017

OUT. OF. NOWHERE! @WWEBrayWyatt just eliminated @FinnBalor from this #BattleRoyal…and he isn't even in the match! #RAW pic.twitter.com/FTDJ3weEZ0

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 29, 2017

RAPID FIRE ELIMINATIONS lead to @JEFFHARDYBRAND standing tall in this #BattleRoyal! He'll face @mikethemiz for the #ICTitle NEXT WEEK! #RAW pic.twitter.com/EKd17hDn5C

— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2017

Will @mikethemiz have to eat his words when he defends his #ICTitle against @JEFFHARDYBRAND next week on #RAW? We'll find out… pic.twitter.com/WhAzMp3AN8

— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2017

#ICChampion @mikethemiz's next challenger comes in the form of tonight's #BattleRoyal victor… @JEFFHARDYBRAND! #RAW pic.twitter.com/ItQAGU9D7L

— WWE (@WWE) August 29, 2017

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