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With just one week away from WWE Payback, the wrestling rumor mill is back in action. Speculations ranging from utterly ridiculous to mouthwatering were there to be seen in the past seven days and the latter category had some rumors worth mentioning here.
The main event of Payback received a big boost with the addition of Dean Ambrose but according to the rumors, Ambrose fans are destined to be disappointed. Elsewhere, WWE might’ve just found the right role for Lana once she breaks up with Rusev. NXT call ups, SummerSlam returns and a possible crowd pulling feud forms the remaining portion of the top rumors so without much more introductions, here is a look at them:
Dean Ambrose to be sacrificed at Payback
All the Dean Ambrose fans out there had a reason to celebrate last week as the lunatic fringe got a place in the Payback Main event. This happiness is not going to last too long as Ambrose’s inclusion was just for making the other guys look strong.
WWE did not want to have so many triple threat matches in a short period of time and decided that they would go with a fatal four way at Payback. Ambrose was added into the mix so that he could take the fall at the show and make Orton and Reigns look strong.
Basically, Ambrose is the scape-goat in all these and unless WWE pulls of a Shield Reunion, the lunatic fringe is going to get buried.
Permanent General Manager for Raw
WWE is all set to bring back Triple H and Stephanie McMahon after Raw saw its lowest rating in years. There is a common belief in the WWE backstage about Authority figures drawing and they are also discussing the possibility of having a permanent General Manager for Raw.
The most likely name that could be thrown into the mix is Lana. The Ravishing Russian will be looking for a major angle once she splits up with Rusev and becoming the General Manager of Raw would just be the best path for her. She deserves to be on top of the ladder just like that, and if pulled off the right way, WWE can fulfill the potential she has in no time.
Jericho working at SummerSlam
Chris Jericho’s new deal with the WWE is no secret in the wrestling community. The former WWE champion has agreed to work in WWE live shows through to the summer and might also host the Tough Enough show as well. The exciting part for the fans however came from the rumor mill which suggested the possibility of Jericho working at SummerSlam.
Even though Jericho is nowhere near his prime, he still has some pretty good star power that WWE could use at SummerSlam. A stage like SummerSlam and a veteran like Jericho will be ideal situation for putting over some youngster and WWE should pull every string they have to make this happen.
Charlotte and Finn Balor to get called up soon
After Sami Zayn’s immense success in the main roster, WWE is all set to call up more NXT superstars. Charlotte and Finn Balor are the two favorites to be called up in the near future. Charlotte has been in the possible list for a long time now and it would not be a surprise if the creative team gives her a slot in the divas division.
As far as Balor is concerned, he is getting paid too much to be in NXT. He has impressed everyone with his style as well, making the route easier for him. Sami Zayn, however, is likely to stick around the developmental area for some more time as the match he had with Cena was only promotion for the upcoming NXT take over special.
Bray Wyatt vs. Brock Lesnar in the plans
Most of the WWE fans out there are expecting Lesnar to make his return at SummerSlam but from what we learned from the Internet, The Beast might show up earlier. There is a big possibility of WWE cutting short Lesnar’s vacation due to the ever falling ratings and the current plan in store for him is a feud with Bray Wyatt.
The Wyatt Family has shown signs of a reunion recently and if the rumor turns out to be true, they would end up being a jobbing squad for Lesnar. The Lesnar – Wyatt feud looks great on paper with all the potential promos and in-ring action but then again, WWE will have to convince Lesnar to work before SummerSlam if this has to materialize.
