WWE has switched Rusev out for Chris Jericho.
Earlier this week, WWE marketed a Casket Match between the Undertaker and Rusev on the Greatest Royal Rumble match. But now, Chris Jericho who were introduced for the development has been put within the position of Rusev. The fit will nonetheless be a Casket Match.
BREAKING: The #Undertaker will now struggle @IAmJericho in a #CasketMatch at @WWE Greatest Royal Rumble on Friday, April 27! #WWEGRR https://t.co/Qk4B4jxovh
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2018
The WWE stated the fit was once modified after Lana refused to let her husband compete in a fit with that stipulation which she expressed within the following tweet.
All over the sector, little girls and boys are celebrating #RusevDay, they smile for the best Superstar ever ! I’ve already spoke with @WWE officers to modify that fit as a result of I REFUSE to let my husband @RusevBUL compete in a Casket Match at #WWEGRR! Happy #RusevDay
— CJ (Lana) Perry (@LanaWWE) April 12, 2018
This will likely be Chris Jericho's first Casket Match. WWE has additionally scheduled appearances from Triple H, Daniel Bryan, and Big Show for the development and there are studies of Rey Mysterio Jr appearing up.
Fightful Wrestling may have reside protection for the Greatest Royal Rumble on April 27th.