WWE News: WWE removes Kane from the Greatest Royal Rumble, possible reason revealed
What’s the story?
The WWE has reportedly removed Kane from the 50-Man Royal Rumble Match which takes place later this month.
Additionally, a possible reason behind The Big Red Machine’s removal from the aforementioned matchup has also been noted.
In case you didn’t know…
The WWE is set to put forth a 50-Man Royal Rumble matchup that will take place at the Greatest Royal Rumble PPV in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on April 27th.
Several legendary WWE Superstars, including The Undertaker, are set to perform at the aforementioned pay-per-view event.
The heart of the matter
One ought to note that the WWE had initially advertised Kane for the 50-Man Royal Rumble Match.
Nevertheless, the promotion now seems to have removed Kane from the aforementioned matchup—As of this writing, WWE is yet to provide a reason behind the Big Red Machine’s removal from the match.
Nevertheless, the vast majority of professional wrestling experts believe that Kane may have had to withdraw from the event, since his Republican primary race for mayor of Knox County, Tennessee takes place a few days later on May 1st.
What’s next?
Should Kane aka Glenn Jacobs be elected as the mayor of Knox County, TN, he’s likely to step away from in-ring competition in WWE.
Fans can expect further details on Kane’s removal from the 50-Man Royal Rumble Match to unravel in the days to come.
Author’s take
Kane is a professional wrestling legend, and should he choose to walk away from the sport today, his legacy would be secure regardless.
Were he to win the mayoral elections, it’d be intriguing to see whether Kane continues to perform as a part-time Superstar in WWE.