GUNTHER Conquers Royce Keys To Earn Clash In Italy Title Match During 5/15 WWE SmackDown

TLDR

GUNTHER defeated Royce Keys in a #1 contender's match on the May 15 episode of WWE SmackDown to earn a title match against Cody Rhodes at Clash in Italy. The match was booked by General Manager Nick Aldis after GUNTHER delayed signing a contract for the title shot, with Solo Sikoa interfering by sliding a chair into the ring before Keys ultimately hit Solo with the chair instead, allowing GUNTHER to capitalize for the victory.