WWE Rumor Roundup: Injured Superstar unexpectedly released ahead of return; Brock Lesnar to face retired icon at WrestleMania 37? Major update on Sasha Banks and Big E - 8th September 2020

Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we bring the biggest stories and rumors from the world of WWE. As reported earlier, former RAW Tag Team Champions AOP have been released from WWE. We have a major update on their release for you.

We will also take a look at the future of AJ Styles in WWE, Brock Lesnar's WrestleMania opponent, and much more in today's edition. After the gruesome attacks suffered by Big E and Sasha Banks on SmackDown, find out what the future hold for these two Superstars.

So without further ado, let us dive into the biggest updates from the day:

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#5 Rezar was set to return before getting fired by WWE

The reason why the Authors of Pain has been absent from WWE was because on-half of the team - Rezar- had suffered a serious injury. It was believed that he had not been medically cleared which is why WWE decided to release him and his tag-team partner.

However, in a new update from the Observer as well as Tom Colohue, Rezar had actually been cleared to compete and AOP were set to return before being fired. Colohue also stated that the team was scheduled to return at SummerSlam and feud with Street Profits.

AOP were due to return sometime around SummerSlam and feud with the Street Profits. I mentioned it before SummerSlam that this was likely to happen and this was when they were expected to come through.

AOP had been pushed as a monstrous force on the main roster and it came as a huge surprise to everyone when WWE announced that Rezar and Akam were released from the company.

Their former manager Paul Ellering has also stated that there were plans for him to manage them again on the main roster.

#4 Former WWE Champion to face Daniel Cormier at WrestleMania?

Brock Lesnar is not only an icon in WWE but also the UFC. Brock Lesnar was set to face another UFC icon Daniel Cormier in 2018 but the fight did not happen. Now, Daniel Cormier, who has officially retired from UFC has stated that he wants a match against The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 37.

"I'm done, I want to wrestle with Brock in the WWE, that's where I want to fight Brock. I want to fight him on his terms. You know, two old guys in the UFC Octagon going at it, 43-41-year-old guys seem fun, boy, me and Brock at WrestleMania that would be a good time." H/t WrestlingNews.co

Daniel Cormier will not be the first person from the UFC to come to WWE and challenge Brock Lesnar. The man who had beaten Lesnar in UFC - Cain Velasquez - had come to WWE and faced Lesnar in a squash match earlier. Unfortunately for Velasquez, he was released by the company soon after.

#3 AJ Styles says he is ready to retire from WWE

AJ Styles has risen to become one of the biggest names in WWE over the past few years. The former WWE Champion recently spoke about the chances of his retiring on his Twitch stream.

The Phenomenal One stated that he is ready to retire from WWE as he wants to spend more time with his family. AJ Styles has stated that his current contract with the company will be his last.

"I want to retire. I really do. I'm going to give you a breakdown of what's going on this Friday. I'm going to leave - and listen, it could be a lot worse, but with everything going on with the COVID and what not, I've gotten to see my kids' practices. That's really cool for me. My son's games for varsity football are on Friday nights. I perform on Friday nights. This Friday isn't one of those. For whatever reason, they moved it to Saturday. He's going to have a Saturday football game and I'm going to get to see it." (H/T WrestlingInc)

#2 WWE gives update on Big E and Sasha Banks after their injuries

WWE Superstars Sasha Banks and Big E were both recipients of brutal attacks on SmackDown last week. Banks was viciously beaten up by her 'best friend' Bayley after the two lost their Tag Team match. Big E, on the other hand, was assaulted by Sheamus in the parking lot as he went looking for Xavier Woods.

WWE has given an update on the health status of both these Superstars saying that they are recovering and discharged from the hospital.

Sasha Banks and Big E have both been discharged from the hospital and are recovering at home, WWE.com has learned.

Big E is set for a big singles push and it looks like his feud with Sheamus is going to linger on for now. As for Banks and Bayley, it is clear that WWE is going with The Boss as the babyface in their feud.

It is not clear at this point if Banks or Big E will be returning to SmackDown this week or not.

#1 Original plans for Keith Lee in WWE

WWE Superstar Keith Lee has made a major name for himself on the main roster after racking up a win against The Viper Randy Orton at WWE Payback. The Limitless One has been booked strong on RAW and big things seem to be in store for the former NXT Champion as per the rumor mill.

As per Tom Colohue, the original plan for Keith Lee was to have a long feud with Seth Rollins. He noted that those plans have changed and now he may have a program with US Champion Bobby Lashley down the road.

''The original plan was to have Seth Rollins feud with Keith Lee for a month, and Lee would later move into the United States Championship picture. Colohue also noted that the plan may be unlikely now that Rey Mysterio has been injured.'' (H/T: SportsKeeda)

Keith Lee has already become a prominent member of the RAW roster and it is evident that Vince McMahon sees big things for him. As per some reports, McMahon wants to turn Keith Lee heel in the future.