WWE announced on last week’s episode of SmackDown Live that Rusev would be returning on tonight’s show. For those who watched the show tonight would have noticed that he never appeared despite being advertised in their 5-point preview on WWE.com earlier today.
Rusev revealed on Twitter that he was at the Nashville Predators’ NHL game instead.
It’s very possible that he is using that excuse as part of storyline. We will keep you updated.
Matt Hardy took to his Twitter account to let Impact Wrestling know that they still has a chance to “do the right thing” when it comes to working out a deal with The Hardy Boyz to use the “Broken” gimmick in WWE.
@DirtyDMantell @IMPACTWRESTLING @EdNordholm For the love of God, please come to agreement with Matt and Reby. Fans want it. You stand to benefit from the overflow exposure. Do it.
— The Nefarious (@MmmchelleMyBell) May 16, 2017
They have a chance to. Hope they do the right thing. I adore most people there.. Hope a couple of bad apples don’t spoil the bunch for them. https://t.co/kTr3smTxix
— #TheTruthTeller MMH (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 16, 2017
Braun Strowman took to his Instagram account and made the following remarks about under going elbow surgery for his injury:
“Sometimes life throws you unexpected obstacles. Things will get in the way of your dreams they always do. How you handle your set backs is what makes the difference. I could sit around and think what could I have done to avoid this what did I do to deserve this. Y? Y? Y? I say to hell with that. There’s no time for excuses and pity party’s!!!! Every day Is a day I get the opportunity to grow stronger everyday I push myself further cause I refuse to let this slow me down. Nothing can stop me from being the best. I’ll blow through this like I have every set back life has ever throw at me and continue to own my destiny!!!! This is my life and I tell what and when I’m gonna do things. #nothingcanstopme #unstoppable #braunstrowman #monsteramongmen”
A post shared by Adam Scherr (@adamscherr99) on May 16, 2017 at 8:59am PDT
While WWE announced that Strowman is expected to miss up to six months of television, he is still expected to return before SummerSlam.
Kurt Angle announced on tonight’s episode of RAW that the the winner of a Fatal 5-Way match at the upcoming WWE Extreme Rules event will face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Title. Here is the updated card for the show:
#1 Contenders Match for the WWE Universal Title
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe vs. Finn Balor vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns
RAW Tag Team Championship
Sheamus and Cesaro vs. The Hardy Boyz
WWE Extreme Rules takes place on June 4, 2017. As always, we will be providing live play-by-play coverage of the event.
