Major Changes Announced For Sunday’s WWE TLC; Medical Issues Force Card Changes
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Well, Sunday’s WWE TLC has been all shaken up by the health scare and illness that seems to be spreading through the RAW roster. It was announced this afternoon that RAW General Manager Kurt Angle will replace Roman Reigns in the main event of Sunday’s show, and AJ Styles will be taking Bray Wyatt’s place.
Breaking News: Kurt Angle will return to action and replace Roman Reigns at WWE TLC; AJ Styles to battle “The Demon” Finn Bálor
Due to medical issues impacting two WWE Superstars scheduled to appear at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs, streaming live on WWE Network this Sunday, the special event will now feature Kurt Angle competing in a WWE ring for the first time in more than 11 years, as he replaces Roman Reigns. In addition, former WWE Champion AJ Styles will replace Bray Wyatt and face “The Demon” Finn Bálor.
A WWE Hall of Famer and the current General Manager of Raw, Angle will join forces with Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose to battle the daunting combination of Braun Strowman, Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Cesaro, Sheamus and The Big Red Machine Kane in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs 5-on-3 Handicap Match.
The showdown between “The Demon” and Styles is one that the WWE Universe has been wanting for a long time and promises to be one of the most exciting matches of 2017.
Check back with WWE.com as more information becomes available. Don’t miss a moment of WWE TLC, streaming live on WWE Network, this Sunday at 8 ET/5 PT.
As far as what’s actually going on, we’ve reported that Bo Dallas and Bray Wyatt are off the road due to viral meningitis, and now, apparently, WWE is testing the RAW roster for mumps. Yes, mumps. If the RAW roster is being tested, once someone has been tested, they cannot compete until the results come back. No word on whether or not the SmackDown Live roster will be tested, too.
WWE made the following statement about the changes, health scare, and talent testing:
“We have confirmed that three of our performers have been diagnosed with a viral infection. As a precautionary measure, we are ensuring in-ring performers and staff are tested and immunized in accordance with recommended medical guidelines.”
We reported earlier that Kevin Owens was pulled from the SmackDown South America tour, and AJ Styles missed last night’s show due to a stomach bug. As of right now, that’s all the information we have on them. Whether or not their absences are related to this RAW illness scare is unknown. It’s also unknown if them being pulled is TLC-related.
We will keep everyone updated on this developing story.
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