WWE Greatest Royal Rumble: 10 Things They Got Right

8. Bringing The Undertaker To Saudi Arabia

The Undertaker
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A few eyebrows were raised when WWE messed around with The Undertaker's Casket match opponent at the Greatest Royal Rumble before the show. First, it was Rusev. Then, Chris Jericho randomly took his place. Then, Rusev was put back into the slot, presumably so 'Taker had someone to squash.

That predicted demolition didn't quite happen as expected. Rusev lasted almost 10 minutes against the legend.

Fans inside the stadium couldn't have cared less, because they were just thrilled to see The Undertaker come to their country. His entrance alone vindicated WWE's decision to fly him over, and it meant the pre-match confusion washed away.

The live crowd came to life when 'Taker's bell tolled, jumped up and down as he removed his trademark hat and looked on with love in their eyes as he drilled Aiden English with a Tombstone Piledriver. That was all they wanted to see.

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