Chris Jericho has replaced Rusev in a Casket Match against The Undertaker at The Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia.

News only broke of the match two days ago, but already the Bulgarian Brute is out.

His wife Lana has earlier tweeted she would not let her husband take part in such a match, but the reason for his removal is unknown.

Jericho had already been announced for the first-ever 50-man Royal Rumble which will take place in Jeddah on April 27.

Speculation will continue to grow as to whether Rusev Day will come to the Kingdom, potentially in the Rumble itself, or part of the US title picture which he was involved in at WrestleMania.

Shortly after the announcement, Jericho posted on Instagram saying he had danced with the Deadman before and is ready for the challenge that lies ahead.