Clash of Champions proved to be a good outing for WWE. Although the pay-per-view did not create anything that broke the internet, it was a solid show that made the die-hard fans talk. A host of rumors about the pay-per-view came crashing down last night with the most notable one being about the return of Goldberg. But then again, the fan base is never going to stop speculating.
Keeping the wild rumors about Clash of Champions apart, some other interesting rumors poked up this past week including speculations about departures, plan changes and much more. As in the case every week, here is a compilation of all the major ones and their analysis.
5. Huge blow for WWE, update on Matt Hardy
WWE’s desire to get Ricochet on their roster took a big blow as he revealed that he will be staying in New Japan Pro Wrestling for the time being. Ricochet has been on the radar of WWE for a long time now and he was someone that WWE wanted badly for the Cruiserweight Classic. The latest revelation, however, comes as a big blow for the company’s hopes.
Elsewhere, Matt Hardy’s contract with TNA will end soon and if something bad happens to TNA, Hardy would be going to WWE as he would want to be on Television to showcase the creative brilliance he is carrying around these days.
4.Status of Emma and Summer Rae
Emma was away from WWE programming due to the surgery that she had for a ruptured disc. However, Emma is now cleared to wrestle and her return is something that everyone is looking forward to. There was talk about reuniting Emma and Dana Brooke once the former returns, but the chances of this happening are low.
Emma could be on her way to SmackDown when she returns and she is expected to get a good push initially. Elsewhere, Summer Rae is out of action due to back and neck injuries. She was drafted to Monday Night Raw during the draft but is yet to appear. There is no news on when she will return as well.
3- Women to headline pay-per-view
The status of the Women performers in the WWE is constantly improving and the promotion is now looking to make a big step forward. WWE made history when they allowed women to headline NXT special. The women on the NXT roster still are one step ahead of the women on the main roster. It could change soon as WWE is in talks about letting women headline a pay-per-view.
Sasha Banks and Bayley are the two names currently in consideration and a full blown singles feud between these two could unfold soon. Both Sasha and Bayley were on the losing side at Clash of Champions against Charlotte, but if there is indeed a plan, this is a reason to be happy about for their fans.
2- Dolph Ziggler to leave WWE
The WWE contract of Dolph Ziggler comes to an end this October and No Mercy could be the last major show that he works before his current deal concludes. There are no updates about a new contract for Ziggler, but from the looks of it, WWE is interested in keeping him on their payroll. Ziggler has been getting a good booking lately and even though he is losing matches, most of them are not clean losses.
The question now would be whether or not Ziggler would want to leave. He won’t have a tough time finding a job elsewhere and also, Ziggler has a solid interest in stand-up comedy as well. He could face Miz at No Mercy for the Intercontinental championship in a steel cage match.
1- Dean Ambrose to take hiatus
The speculation about a potential Shield reunion at Survivor Series could be put to bed after No Mercy. Dean Ambrose, who lost his WWE Championship to AJ Styles at Backlash, is expected to take a long hiatus after No Mercy so that he could be in the new movie produced by WWE studios.
Ambrose is scheduled to work in a triple threat with Styles and John Cena at the pay-per-view, after which, he might not return until Royal Rumble.
This, however, opens the door for the Shield reunion at the Rumble, which is also a show that has both Raw and SmackDown talents. The format of the Rumble would be ideal for a short reunion as well, assuming that all three men wouldn’t hold any major championships at that time.
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