10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (June 7)

10. Chris Jericho Is Still P*ssed About That 'Taker Match

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The latest chapter in WWE's deal with Saudi Vision 2030 will have likely taken place by the time you read this, and it's every bit as controversial as it was last year. On the first event in Jeddah, WWE wanted to leave an impression, and they were also keen to please local royalty. That's why The Undertaker vs. Chris Jericho was booked.

Then, it was un-booked, and 'Taker faced Rusev. He'd been the original plan all along. Confused yet? Jericho was, and he still is.

On Twitter, a 'Y2J' fan remarked that they were "still p*ssed" about WWE's decision to pull Jericho from the 'Taker match and put him in the Rumble. Quoting the tweet, the current AEW star echoed those sentiments by saying he was equally annoyed. Then-scarf-wearing smart ass Jericho fancied one more whirl with 'The Deadman', it seems.

It wasn't to be, and there's next-to-no chance we'll see that match ever again now both are in different companies and one (The Undertaker) is winding down his career.

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