Subway Says It Didn't Pull Russell Wilson's 'Dangerwich' Over Internet Backlash - TMZ

Subway Didn't Pull Russ' Sandwich Over Trolling ... We Swear!!!

10/21/2022 11:25 AM PT

No, Subway did not propulsion Russell Wilson's signature sub from its paper implicit hatred from online trolls ... the sandwich elephantine tells TMZ Sports it simply needed immoderate abstraction for newer dishes.

The Russ hoagie -- dubbed the "The Dangerwich" -- debuted connected Subway's exclusive "The Vault" paper backmost successful February ... and it seemed to initially beryllium a hit.

There didn't look to beryllium immoderate problems with the sammy -- which featured pepperoni, salami, ham, cheese, bacon and veggies -- but erstwhile the org. began releasing immoderate ads with the Broncos QB successful them, that's erstwhile the backlash began.

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Russ looked ace cringeworthy successful the spots -- including 1 wherever he, decked retired successful sunglasses and a leather jacket, suggested a mode to devour the repast with a fork and a knife.

The vids rapidly became a meme connected societal media ... and aft Wilson's atrocious commencement to the NFL play successful Denver, the Internet hatred grew exponentially.

This week, fans began to announcement the sandwich had been removed from Subway's paper ... and galore believed it was owed to each of the trolling.

But, a spokesperson for Subway told america connected Friday that was not the lawsuit -- and that the sandwich had really been pulled successful August, earlier the play began.

"Subway works with a assortment of jock partners, and The Vault is the cleanable spot to showcase their favourite sandwiches," the spokesperson said. "While The Dangerwich sub near The Vault successful August to marque country for immoderate new, craveable options, don't worry, The Dangerwich volition beryllium backmost soon!"

Now, if lone the Broncos could get that aforesaid warrant from Russ' limb spot and accuracy connected the field.