Why Rusev was replaced by Rey Mysterio for the Super ShowDown Gauntlet match

WWE recently shared a promo of ir upcoming Super ShowDown PPV. In it, it was revealed that former US champion Rusev has been replaced by Rey Mysterio for Tuwaiq Trophy Gauntlet match. Rey Mysterio will w face R-Truth, AJ Styles, current United States Champion Andre, Erick Rowan and Bobby Lashley to win first-ever Tuwaiq Trophy Gauntlet match. According to many, Rusev was removed from Super ShowDown match because of an ongoing contract dispute with WWE.

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Rusev has t appeared in WWE ring since January 20, 2020 episode of WWE RAW. He h teamed up with Liv Morgan and lost match to Lana and Bobby Lashley. Some say that Rusev will leave company after his contract expires. However, re is plenty of time until that happens. Many believe that Rusev was t happy with Lana-Lashley storyline and that’s why he decided to walk out. In latest segment of Wrestling Observer Rio, Dave Meltzer also discussed Rusev’s absence.

“Creative did t have anything for him (Rusev) this week,” said Dave Meltzer.

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Liv Morgan and Rusev Vs Lana and Bobby Lashley: Mixed Tag-Team match

Lana and Bobby Lashley entered ring first and thrashed WWE Universe. Lana asked crowd to show some respect and said that y should be thanking her and Bobby Lashley for thrashing Liv Morgan and Rusev every week. Before Bulgarian Brute and her new partner could enter, Lana promised that ‘Rusev Day is de’. bell rang and Lana and Liv Morgan started match. Liv Morgan took control of match early on and punished Lana for quite some time before Bobby Lashley got tag.

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