Rusev Injured At WWE SmackDown Tapings

We noted in our SmackDown spoilers that former United States Champion Rusev may have injured his foot or ankle in the match against Ryback.

Rusev was helped to the back by trainers after the match abruptly ended. Fans noted after the tapings that Rusev was spotted in a wheelchair with a brace on his leg. Below is a pic of him in a wheelchair.

With this injury coming just a few days before the Elimination Chamber PPV, it would be hard for Rusev to compete in the Intercontinental Title Elimination Chamber match.

Curtis Axel Responds to Triple H Promo, Big Matches Set for WWE MSG

- Below is the updated card for WWE’s February 27th live event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Bad News Barrett, The New Day, Goldust, Stardust, The Bella Twins, Paige and others will also be appearing.

* Hulk Hogan Appreciation Night
* The Highlight Reel with Chris Jericho
* Cesaro vs. Dean Ambrose
* Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt
* Rusev vs. John Cena
* Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan vs. Kane and Seth Rollins

- WWE’s website has video of Tom Phillips talking about Curtis Axel and the Royal Rumble on the WWE App at this link. The video aired during Thursday’s SmackDown after Triple H’s promo on the Royal Rumble controversy. Axel continues to tweet about being screwed at the Rumble and deserving a title shot at WrestleMania 31:
So @TripleH says there was a "controversy" at the #RoyalRumble? Damn right there was! I won and I want my #WrestleMania match! @WWE