On Sunday, July 20, a Battleground Battle Royal will be held to determine the next in the long line of proud Intercontinental Champions.

The prestigious title was left vacant after the latest champion, Bad News Barrett, was put out of commission by a shoulder injury suffered on the June 24 SmackDown television taping. With the brawling Brit unable to compete, it was announced on the June 30 Raw that the Intercontinental Championship would be put up in an over-the-top-rope Battle Royal at WWE Battleground.

The participants announced for the match are as follows:

1. Cesaro
2. Kofi Kingston
3. The Great Khali
4. Rob Van Dam
5. Dolph Ziggler
6. Big E
7. Ryback
8. Curtis Axel
9. Alberto Del Rio
10. Bo Dallas
11. Sheamus
12. Fandango
13. Sin Cara
14. Zack Ryder
15. The Miz
16. Diego
17. R-Truth
18. Xavier Woods
19. Heath Slater
20. Titus O'Neil

With more Superstars expected to be named in coming weeks, the WWE Universe is abuzz over who the next champion could be, and the possibilities seem endless. Yet, to capture the coveted Intercontinental Title, which dates back to 1979, the winner will ultimately have to survive the mass of humanity that is a Battle Royal. Every man fights for himself, and with bodies flying every which way, Battle Royals have rightly earned a reputation as one of WWE’s most dangerous matches.

After a victor is determined, Bad News Barrett will be on hand to deliver the Intercontental Title to the winner, according to a tweet from the former champion:

Intercontinental Championship Battleground Battle Royal

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