As we noted in our spoiler coverage from last night’s WWE Smackdown television taping, former U.S. Champion Rusev may have been injured in his match with Ryback.
During the contest, Rusev reportedly took a bad bump and was seen holding his foot or ankle, and shortly after they went into a DQ finish when Ryback was thrown into the ring post. Medics came out after the match and helped him to the back. Photos have surfaced online of the reformed “Bulgarian Brute” at the airport, sitting in a wheelchair with crutches and his foot in a cast.
Rusev is still listed for this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view as one of the six men to compete for the Intercontinental Championship. We will update the card if new information becomes available.
