Rey Mysterio battled Santos Escobar in the United States Title Invitational Finals on Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown. This bout ended earlier than expected after a scary spot.
It seemed Mysterio was injured after being hit with an outside dive by Escobar during the commercial break, leading to WWE’s medical staff checking on Rey.
The referee called off the match, and Escobar was declared the winner. After the match, Mysterio congratulated Escobar on the win.
Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that Mysterio was just knocked silly when taking a Plancha. The outside dive was done to cover it and led to the finish.
Escobar will challenge US Champion Austin Theory for the title on August 11th at the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
