All articles tagged with #rumor round up
CM Punk's surprise Raw title win over Sami Zayn has WWE reportedly planning a SummerSlam title defense, with Fightful Select saying the plan was in place; the day’s rumors also include potential signings like Hiromu Takahashi and Richard Holliday, plus AEW contract chatter about Jack Perry, and questions about Ilja Dragunov vs. Gunther, Tamina's WWE status, and WWE's Japan expansion.
Lesnar returns for one more match against Oba Femi in Hell in a Cell; Sami Zayn’s WWE Championship win drew overwhelmingly positive backstage reactions; the roundup also notes 2–4 firings in WWE’s digital department, talk of All In London (with no confirmed match plans), Mike Santana headed to WWE after Slammiversary, and Road Dogg is reportedly moving toward signing with TNA to join the creative team.
Rumors circulating today include AJ Styles reportedly retiring at Royal Rumble (with WWE sticking to the plan unless Gunther is defeated), Jimmy Uso’s European tour absence tied to a family matter, Bryan Danielson dealing with neck issues from travel, Killer Kelly potentially headed to AEW, and Juggalo Championship Wrestling talking with John Layfield for a weekly TV role.