SmackDown Results: Brock Lesnar's return date confirmed; New No.1 Contender crowned

Black Friday Invitational Battle Royal to decide the No.1 Contender for the WWE Universal Championship on SmackDown (contd...)

After a break on SmackDown, Drew McIntyre had left the ring and the match was underway. Sami Zayn eliminated Drew Gulak with a Helluva Kick before Sheamus and Holland kicked Mansoor out of the ring.

Mace was tossed out as well before Moss eliminated Shanky and Cesaro eliminated Holland. Moss eliminated Cesaro and tried to throw out Corbin. Both men had a laugh about it before Corbin eliminated his partner. Los Lotharios were also out of the match.

Ivar and Erik were eliminated by Sheamus before Ricochet was in trouble and took a chokeslam backbreaker from Corbin. He bounced back but took a Brogue Kick. Sheamus eliminated Ricochet and it was down to Hardy, Corbin and The Irish superstar.

Sheamus took the Whisper in the Wind and Corbin took the Twist of Fate before the two teamed up against Hardy. Corbin turned on Sheamus and tossed him out before being tossed out himself by Hardy.

Sami Zayn showed up out of nowhere and had not been eliminated as he dropped Hardy from the top rope and picked up the win.

Result: Sami Zayn got the win and will face Roman Reigns in a WWE Universal Title match

Right after the match, Kayla Braxton got the message and informed the audience that Brock Lesnar's suspension was officially over and he would return next week.

Grade: A

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Episode rating: B

The Thanksgiving special on SmackDown saw Banks and Naomi pick up a win over Natalya and Baszler while Brock Lesnar's ban was lifted. We got a huge battle royal to decide Roman Reigns' next opponent while Charlotte Flair attacked Toni Storm on tonight's SmackDown.