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We are back with another exciting edition of WWE News and Rumor Roundup. Today's compilation includes details on interesting encounters, potential feuds, and backstage reports concerning the latest events in the promotion.
Here, we look at some of the biggest stories that have dominated headlines over the last 24 hours. So, without further ado, let's begin.
#6 Roman Reigns involved in a staredown with Seth Rollins after RAW goes off-air
Roman Reigns and The Usos made an appearance after this week's RAW went off the air. Right at the entrance of the ramp, Reigns stood across from former Shield member Seth Rollins. The two superstars crossed paths when The Architect was still on SmackDown and tried to enter the title picture, but they were never involved in a match.
Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins were involved in an intense staredown for a while before they both went their separate ways in their most recent encounter. After RAW, The Bloodline faced Drew McIntyre and New Day's King Woods and Sir Kofi Kingston in a dark match.
However, the little moment between Reigns and Rollins undoubtedly managed to get the attention of the WWE Universe.
#5 Reason why Kevin Owens was added to the WWE Championship match
Kevin Owens tricked his way into the WWE Championship match, where he will now face Seth Rollins and Big E in the title match at Day 1 pay-per-view. He was creative in the trap he laid down for The Architect, who essentially ensured that KO shares his shot at Big E's title.
As per reports, this was done to ensure an extended feud between Rollins and the New Day member regardless of Owens' future with the company, which is in doubt considering that his current contract ends in January.
"This allows them to stretch the feud out between Big E and Seth Rollins because Kevin Owens can get pinned and they can keep the feud going. Because on that side, as long as Big E is a babyface champion, it's going to be tough to put Edge in there. Who is there other than Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens? And we don't know how long Kevin Owens is going to be there. His contract is coming up at the end of January after the Royal Rumble, and then he'll have a decision to make," Dave Meltzer said.
Kevin Owens spent the entire show telling Seth Rollins that he would be added to the WWE Championship match if he beat Big E. Rollins then went and discussed the idea with Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville, who ended up thinking that it was a good idea.
He also fell into KO's trap and attacked him during his match against Big E, essentially causing him to win and guaranteeing him a title shot at the Day 1 pay-per-view.
#4 Edge takes a shot at AEW during his promo on WWE RAW
Edge made a huge return on WWE RAW this week and immediately crossed paths with The Miz, who also returned on the show tonight after months. The two were involved in a promo war, and The Rated-R Superstar took a dig at CM Punk’s war of words against MJF, in which he referred to the latter as a “less famous Miz.”
Edge said that The Miz had achieved so much in life that other people take his name on other shows to get cheap reactions.
He also hailed the A-Lister for all his accomplishments in WWE before questioning his limited credibility. The two superstars teased a potential match but did not engage in one, leaving room for an extended feud on the red brand.
#3 Seth Rollins wants Brock Lesnar to destroy WWE official on SmackDown
As confirmed by WWE, Brock Lesnar’s indefinite ban has been lifted, and he is set to return on SmackDown this week. Seth Rollins feels that Adam Pearce, who lied to him on RAW, should face The Beast Incarnate’s wrath once again. He sent out a tweet saying that he hopes Lesnar will destroy Pearce on the blue brand.
Adam Pearce banned Brock Lesnar for an indefinite period after he wreaked havoc on SmackDown. As soon as Pearce made the announcement, Lesnar walked back to the ring and laid out a vicious attack on the authority figure.
He was punished with a million-dollar fine as well, and it will be exciting to see how the former world champion will react once he comes back on the Friday night show.
#2 Ricochet picks two WWE Superstars he wants to face
Ricochet recently opened up about potential opponents he would like to face on WWE SmackDown. The Resident Superhero mentioned that he would like to face the likes of Drew McIntyre and Shinsuke Nakamura. He also revealed that he was close to a match against the reigning Intercontinental Champion, but that it was canceled due to a conflict in their schedule.
"I think there are a couple of guys over here, other than Drew [McIntyre], that I would like to smack in the face," said Ricochet. "There are a couple of guys that I would like to give the Recoil to, Shinsuke Nakamura being one of them. I don't think we ever had a singles match."
"We were supposed to wrestle one time in England, but I think I had to go to Japan for a tour," Ricochet continued. "So I wasn't able to do that. He's one guy that I'm hoping to get in the ring with."
Ricochet has not featured in a lot of promising matches on WWE television in a while. Fans have wanted to see him in high-profile feuds for a while, and we hope to see him involved in compelling storylines moving forward.
#1 Backstage reaction to Edge and Becky Lynch mentioning released superstars on WWE RAW
This week on RAW, Becky Lynch and Edge referred to released superstars during their respective segments. The Man told Liv Morgan that she cried about losing her friends [Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan]. Morgan quickly responded by saying that she only lost her friends because people like Lynch eat half the budget.
On the other hand, Edge told The Miz that he left his former tag team partner [John Morrison] high and dry to get fired. Morrison later responded on Twitter by saying that he wasn't left "high and dry" and even hyped The Miz for his potential feud with The Rated-R Superstar.
As per the latest backstage reports, former WWE stars and producers were not happy with these promos and felt that it was in bad taste. It is being reported that a current superstar also felt uncomfortable with Edge and Becky Lynch's comments mentioned above.
