-- An injury to Bobby Lashley will prevent him from competing this Friday on WWE Smackdown in what was a scheduled King of the Ring match against Tama Tonga. Smackdown GM Nick Aldis made the announcement on social media today, citing a training injury for Lashley preventing him from being medically cleared. His stablemate Angelo Dawkins has been chosen to replace him against Tonga.
"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