WWE Rumor Roundup: Released superstar to join AEW with a new look, Top name refusing to sign a new contract, when will Becky Lynch return? (5th August 2021)

With WWE releasing multiple superstars this year as part of budget cuts, the roster continues to get thinner. But with all the talent let go, other companies are sweeping in and signing former WWE superstars.

We will take a look at another big name released by WWE that is heading to AEW, among many other interesting topics.

So without any further ado, let us dive in and take a look at some major rumors which relate to WWE:

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#5 Is former WWE Superstar Ruby Soho to join AEW?

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— Ruby Soho (@realrubysoho) August 3, 2021

Fightful Select has noted that former WWE superstar Ruby Soho f.k.a. Ruby Riott is set to join AEW soon. Soho was let go by WWE earlier this year and is currently serving her 90-day no-compete clause.

It is reported that her 90-day period will end just before AEW's next big PPV - All Out. This could mean we will see the former leader of the Riott squad make her AEW debut at All Out. Here is what Cagesideseats said:

Ruby Riott, who’s now going by Ruby Soho, looks to be signing with AEW. Fightful Select reported it, along with a note her non-compete should be up just before All Out.

Multiple released WWE superstars such as Miro, Malakai Black and FTR are currently working for AEW. It seems she may also follow in their footsteps. Ruby Soho has reportedly not taken any bookings, which further indicate that she has something big planned for her return to wrestling.

She recently posted a photo of herself in a new look. Contrary to her usual green hair, she now sported bright red hair. Soho has likely changed her look to indicate a major upcoming change in her career as well.

#4 Has Adam Cole turned down an offer to renew his WWE contract?

It has been reported that Adam Cole's WWE contract has ended. The former NXT Champion is currently working for the company without a long-term contract. As per PW Unlimited (via CSS), the NXT sensation has rejected WWE's offers to sign a new deal with the company.

PW Unlimited claims Adam Cole has been offered multiple contracts from WWE and turned them all down.

Cole has been the focal point of NXT over the past few years and was considered one of the top prospects for a main-roster call-up this year. However, Cole's reluctance to sign a new contract has led to rumors suggesting that the former Bullet Club member may be on his way out of WWE.

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#3 Will Becky Lynch make her WWE return at SummerSlam?

Mike Johnson of PWInsider has reported that The Man Becky Lynch will not be a part of SummerSlam this year. There have been multiple rumors suggesting the former Women's Champion will make her much awaited return at SummerSlam this year. However, that does not seem to be on the cards as of now.

The report also stated that her likely return time would be around the fall of this year. This could mean that The Man Becky Lynch will not be returning to WWE anytime before October 2021.

#2 Is there a problem between WWE legend Ric Flair and Vince McMahon?

The Harder The Battle, The Sweeter The Victory! WOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/mjz9dXfBwf

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 1, 2021

Ric Flair was released by WWE this week. Reports say that the reason for the split was because there were some creative differences between Flair and McMahon. As per Dave Meltzer of The Observer, Flair was not happy with the way his daughter Charlotte Flair had been booked as of late.

“He had sent a message, I think it was a text message, but he had sent a message to Vince McMahon, and it was basically complaining about Charlotte’s booking, her situation, and now he’s gone" said Meltzer.

Meltzer also said that despite rumors suggesting that it was Flair who decided to quit, his release was Vince McMahon's call.

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#1 Is WWE SummerSlam going to be cancelled?

Source says SummerSlam happening at Allegiant Stadium is still the plan, with the event being just 2 weeks out. WWE has had conversations with the city and venue, and as of this very moment, all things remain on track.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) August 4, 2021

Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net reported that WWE is worried that SummerSlam might get canceled due to the COVID-19 situation in the USA. The company is already looking for alternatives such as returning to the Performance Center or ThunderDome if that happens.

However, WrestleVotes has stated that things are going as per plan and the SummerSlam event is set to take place as initially planned.

"Source says SummerSlam happening at Allegiant Stadium is still the plan, with the event being just 2 weeks out," tweeted WrestleVotes. "WWE has had conversations with the city and venue, and as of this very moment, all things remain on track."

SummerSlam is set to take place on August 21st 2021 and will be headlined by Roman Reigns vs John Cena for the Universal Championship.