IC Title Bout, Two Tag Matches Set For 2/17 WWE SmackDown
One night before Elimination Chamber
Three matches will take place on the Elimination Chamber go-home episode of WWE SmackDown next week, one of which will be for the Intercontinental title.
Champion Gunther will put his title on the line against Madcap Moss. Moss won a four-way match on Friday's SmackDown to earn the shot, defeating Rey Mysterio, Karrion Kross, and Santos Escobar.
In tag team action, a returning Ronda Rousey will team with Shayna Baszler to face Natalya and Shotzi. Rousey made her first appearance since December on Friday night, aiding Baszler in a beatdown of Natalya, and then Shotzi when Shotzi tried to make the save.
Natalya is set to be part of the Elimination Chamber match next Saturday to determine Raw Women's champion Bianca Belair's challenger for WrestleMania 39.
In other tag team action, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus will team up to take on Erik and Ivar of The Viking Raiders.
The current card for next Friday's WWE SmackDown, taking place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, includes the following:
* WWE Intercontinental: Gunther (c) vs. Madcap Moss
* Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler vs. Natalya and Shotzi
* Drew McIntyre and Sheamus vs. The Viking Raiders
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.
