“Bad News” Barrett posted on Twitter that he’s given up his Royal Rumble spot this year to a WWE legend. You can check out his tweet below.
I've given up my spot in this year's #RoyalRumble to make way for a WWE legend. It's top secret, but just between us, here's a clue: Voodoo.
— Bad News Barrett (@WadeBarrett) January 24, 2014
For what it’s worth, Barrett does this every single year where he teases a Papa Shango debut at the Rumble.
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