Competitors revealed for the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament!

Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest, Finn Bálor, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Shinsuke Nakamura and The Miz will represent Raw, and AJ Styles, Austin Theory, Bobby Lashley, Edge, Rey Mysterio, and Sheamus will battle it out for SmackDown as 12 Superstars look to claim the World Heavyweight Title at Night of Champions.

Since the World Heavyweight Championship was introduced a few weeks ago, the buzz has been electric, with much of the WWE Universe wondering who could be the first champion.

The wait is now over, as 12 Superstars have been announced to compete for the title. The competitors include:

Raw

Cody Rhodes
Damian Priest
Finn Bálor
Seth "Freakin" Rollins
Shinsuke Nakamura
The Miz

SmackDown

AJ Styles
Austin Theory
Bobby Lashley
Edge
Rey Mysterio
Sheamus

WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H outlined the format of the tournament at the WWE Backlash press conference and noted the title will be exclusive to Raw regardless of the winner's brand.

WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H explains that the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament will kickoff one day after WWE Backlash with two Triple Threat Matches on Raw and two Triple Threat Matches on SmackDown. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWEBacklash

Who will be in the match to crown the new World Heavyweight Champion at WWE Night of Champions? Find out when the tournament begins this Monday on Raw and concludes Friday on SmackDown!