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We are just five days away from SummerSlam, and WWE has lined up some exciting matches for what is set to be a blockbuster event. While WWE was busy building up to the biggest event of the summer, there was no respite for the rumour mill which kept on churning. Meanwhile, GFW stripped Alberto El Patron of the GFW World Heavyweight Championship and was forced to change numerous long-term plans. With all that being said, here are the top five rumours of the week.
#5 GFW plans being changed
The Rumour: Global Force Wrestling is apparently in the process of the main events for Bound for Glory and Destination X, as per rumours on Cageside Seats. This is a reaction to Alberto El Patron being stripped of the GFW World Heavyweight Championship.
The Potential: The relationship between Alberto and GFW is a rocky one. As the company usually tapes many episodes in a short span of time, the suspension of Alberto would’ve had a huge impact on their plans for the future. Ahead of two major shows such as Destination X and Bound For Glory, the company cannot afford to have their champion off television as well, so stripping him of the title seemed like the logical move to make.
And now that Alberto is no longer champion, the creative team can formulate alternative plans for the pay-per-views.
The Fallout: Losing the Mexican Aristocrat is a big blow for GFW. However, there is enough talent on the GFW roster that can step up. John Morrison is all set to come on board and he could play a crucial role to resolve this situation.
#4 Enzo Amore to turn on Big Show
The Rumour: Cageside Seats notes that Enzo Amore might turn on Big Show at SummerSlam, where the World's Largest Athlete will face Big Cass in a Shark Cage match.
The Potential: This rumour could go either way. Despite the hype, the Enzo – Cass split has been underwhelming, and WWE hasn't yet been able to fully capitalise on the momentum and push Cass to the top. The involvement of Big Show has also been lacklustre, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if WWE pulled the plug on the storyline and reunited Enzo and Big Cass as heels.
The Fallout: A Cass – Enzo reunion could be good for the Raw Tag Team division. But at the same time, WWE will not be able to pull off the Enzo vs. Cass storyline once again.
#3 Updates on Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg
The Rumor: According to Cageside Seats, Ronda Rousey has started her pro-wrestling training. In addition to this, Cris Cyborg is apparently unhappy because she didn't get her match with Becky Lynch at SummerSlam.
The reigning UFC Women’s Featherweight champion also hinted that Rousey might have had a role in this match falling through.
The Potential: The claims from Cyborg could be an extension of the friction that she already has with Rousey. Nevertheless, if WWE had to choose between Rousey and Cyborg, they would almost certainly pick the former because of her box office appeal.
The Fallout: Thanks to her natural athleticism, Rousey might not need much time to get used to professional wrestling. This can effectively fasten up a potential WWE debut. The Cyborg – Rousey issue meanwhile is a debate for another day.
#2 John Cena on Raw
Cena to return to Raw?
The Rumor: John Cena is expected to appear on Monday Night Raw after SummerSlam. This is according to the rumours on Cage Side Seats.
The Potential: The Cenation Leader will face Baron Corbin at SummerSlam. Once the match is done, he won't have much to do on SmackDown, to be frank. He has already crossed paths with the likes Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles. Similarly, he lost a chance to feud with Jinder Mahal as well.
A few weeks ago, when Cena returned to television, there was a talk about him being a free agent. This might materialize after SummerSlam and it would be a good decision for everyone involved.
The Fallout: Cena has some great potential feuds at Monday Night Raw. The show is filled with upcoming talent and the star power of Cena would be a terrific addition to WWE's flagship show.
#1 Huge Tag Team match being planned
The Rumor: The Wrestling Observer notes that WWE has plans to book an MMA Horsewomen vs. WWE Horsewomen storyline. It is unclear whether they are building the match for Survivor Series or WrestleMania.
The Potential: WWE has always been high on the prospect of having the MMA Horsewomen on television.
Ronda Rousey is reportedly training to have a professional wrestling run, and Shayna Baszler is a pro-wrestler who participated in the Mae Young Classic. These two along with Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke had a moment with the WWE Horsewomen at Mae Young Classic, which was probably a hint at what WWE has in store for the fans.
The Fallout: Having Ronda and her gang at either Survivor Series or WrestleMania would be huge for WWE. Apart from pushing the show, WWE can also inject some fresh faces into their Women’s division if the match is successful.
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