Wrestling/WWE News Round-Up (8th - 14th August): Legend contacted for one final match, Alexa Bliss wants to reunite with male Superstar

#5. King of the Ring returns

As announced on the Raw after SummerSlam, the King of the Ring tournament will be returning on next week's episode of Raw in St. Paul, Minnesota. The tournament will feature eight superstars each from Raw and SmackDown, with the finals reportedly scheduled to take place at Clash of Champion on September 15th.

WWE announced the sixteen Superstars who will take part in the tournament, however, the brackets and complete details regarding the format are yet to be revealed.

Given below is the list of stars who will be involved in the tournament:

Raw:

• Drew McIntyre
• Sami Zayn
• Samoa Joe
• Cedric Alexander
• The Miz
• Ricochet
• Baron Corbin
• Cesaro

SmackDown:

• Elias
• Shelton Benjamin
• Buddy Murphy
• Kevin Owens
• Chad Gable
• Andrade
• Apollo Crews
• Ali

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#6. SmackDown's 20th Anniversary will be a star-studded affair

SmackDown Live's premiere on Fox on October 4th will be a special episode. The WWE announced that it will be the show that marks the 20th Anniversary of SmackDown and the event will feature some big-name WWE legends in attendance.

Just like the recently concluded Raw Reunion show, WWE is looking to boost the TV ratings for its first SmackDown Live on Fox by brining in legends from the past.

Here are the names that have been confirmed to appear at the show:

• Mick Foley
• Lita
• Booker T
• Sting
• Kurt Angle
• Goldberg
• Trish Stratus
• Jerry 'The King' Lawler
• Hulk Hogan
• Mark Henry
• Ric Flair

WWE is expected to add a few more Superstars to the lineup. The Rock is one name that will surely be doing the rounds as we edge closer to the show. Who else do you think will turn up?