WWE News Roundup: Former world champion rejects 2022 Hall of Fame induction because of AEW star; Legend wants Ronda Rousey punished for what she did; Major return plan

Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE News Roundup, where we try and bring the biggest news stories and updates from the world of WWE. In today's edition, we will take a look at some interesting topics related to top names like Jeff Hardy, Bobby Lashley, Ronda Rousey and more.

As reported earlier, WWE had offered Jeff Hardy a return to the company after releasing him. They had also offered to induct him into the 2022 Hall of Fame. The former world champion has reportedly refused the offer. We will take an in-depth look into why the Charismatic Enigma declined such an honour.

Apart from that, we will also see why a legendary superstar thinks former RAW Women's Champion Ronda Rousey should be punished for her actions. So without any further ado, let's dive in and check out some big news stories:

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#5 Reason why Jeff Hardy refused WWE's offer to join the 2022 Hall of Fame

Joining the Hall of Fame is a dream for many superstars. It is thought of as the highest honor that a superstar can achieve in the industry. However, Jeff Hardy did not accept WWE's offer.

Soon after the company let him go, he was contacted again for a return. An added incentive for the return was given to him in the form of a Hall of Fame induction, which Hardy did not accept.

AEW superstar Matt Hardy revealed on Twitch that Jeff did not accept the induction because they did not want to induct his brother:

''Jeff asked ‘so you want to induct me into the Hall of Fame?’ And he said ‘Well, let me ask you, I know you guys have spoken with AEW. Is this going to be the Hardy Boyz? Is this myself and my brother Matt?’ And they go ‘Oh, no no, no, no. We can’t get Matt. He’s under contract at AEW. You know, it would just be you.’ And Jeff said ‘well, that’s a hard no','' said Matt.

Jeff Hardy's brother Matt Hardy added that his brother stood up for him and wanted to get inducted only as part of the Hardy Boyz team.

#4 Mark Henry wants Ronda Rousey punished for her actions on WWE SmackDown

Last week on WWE SmackDown, Ronda Rousey put her hands on Sonya Deville. The company has built Naomi and Deville's feud around the fact that Deville is a WWE official and Naomi cannot lay a hand on her while she is wearing the 'jacket'.

Despite that, the same rules did not seem to apply to Rousey, who attacked Deville when the official was trying to protect Charlotte Flair. Legendary superstar Mark Henry raised objections to the angle while speaking on the Busted Open podcast and said that Rousey deserves to be punished:

"You've been telling me that when Sonya Deville takes the jacket off she's a talent. As long as she's got the jacket on she's the GM. So now is there going to be punishment? Ronda should get punished. You can't put your hands on an official. Right? Am I wrong?" asked the Hall of Famer.

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#3 WWE NXT champion Bron Breakker accepts Dolph Ziggler's challenge

Bron Breakker is scared of no man, even if that is former WWE Champion Dolph Ziggler. The NXT champion announced on Twitter that he accepts Ziggler's challenge of coming to the black and gold brand to face him for the flagship title.

"@HEELZiggler mentioned coming to NXT and taking my title. You want the next shot after Santos come on down. Your move #Iwillsayittoyourface," tweeted Breakker.''

Dolph Ziggler had challenged Breakker by saying that he will be coming down to NXT to take his title.

#2 MVP to return to in-ring action soon?

Speaking to Bleacher Report, WWE Champion Bobby Lashley gave an update regarding the in-ring return of his manager MVP. The All Mighty said that he has seen MVP rehabbing and is almost there.

“MVP’s been rehabbing, I just saw him posting something again today on Instagram doing some work. I know he’s getting ready. Every time he sees me, he’s like, ‘Bro, I’m almost there, I’m almost there.’”

The former US champion MVP has been out of action since September last year after taking time off because of a knee injury. Porter had successful knee surgery and has been on the road to recovery ever since. He is still present each week on RAW by the side of Bobby Lashley.

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#1 WWE superstar AJ Styles' inspiring message

AJ Styles is not only a former WWE Champion but has held the top belts in multiple other promotions as well. Speaking to Ryan Satin on his podcast, The Phenomenal One talked about how multiple companies are thriving and that is good for everyone in the industry:

“The truth is, my best friends work in, you know, AEW or Impact Wrestling. I genuinely love the guys. So we want to see them succeed. We want [them] to do well. We both know that competition is good for everyone. So we want to see everyone succeed," AJ Styles said

AEW is the only top company that AJ Styles has not competed for. With reports suggesting that Styles is not going to leave his current company, it is unlikely that we will ever see him inside an AEW ring.