3 AEW rumors we hope are true and 2 we hope aren't: Ex-WWE star signs with Tony Khan's promotion, Bray Wyatt going to Hollywood?

Welcome back to another thrilling edition of AEW rumors that we hope are true and those we hope aren't.

With Full Gear pay-per-view fast approaching, several significant developments have taken place over the past week. With top-notch free agents like Bray Wyatt still lurking in the wrestling market, we have come across a report suggesting his possible future. Aside from that, there is plenty of news swirling around.

That said, let's not wait any further to look at the top rumors of the week, and should it be true or not? We'll get down to it.

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#5. Hope isn't true: Tony Nese becoming AEW's latest signing

Ever since Tony Nese was spotted in attendance during the AEW Dynamite episode last week, fans have been eager to learn about his future with the promotion. The Premier Athlete has even wrestled a few matches against DeMarcio James and Fuego Del Sol on AEW Dark tapings.

With that said, Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reported that since Nese appeared on television in some capacity, which most likely means that the company has signed him:

"You know, on Saturday (AEW Dynamite), they showed him (Tony Nese) the stands, so, obviously, he's signed, but they didn't announce because probably they are doing something. But he did the Dark tapings yesterday in Orlando, I think he wrestled more than one match. So, he's signed. That's the deal," said Dave Meltzer.

Despite that, we hope that this isn't true. Although Tony Nese has tons of potential in the ring, he may quickly find himself lost in the shuffle. AEW currently holds the most stacked roster among other wrestling promotions, even surpassing WWE. At one point, Tony Khan will not be able to keep everyone happy.

Even veterans have been predicting the same if AEW continues to expand its roster, they might end up in a similar situation to WCW from back in the day.

Even if the company is interested in bringing someone, Buddy Murphy and Bray Wyatt could be a great option. Regardless, this is just a reviewer's opinion, the company may not have made Nese's signing official, but it seems inevitable.

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#4. Hope isn't true: Bray Wyatt possibly heading to Hollywood?

Bray Wyatt has officially become the hottest free agent in pro wrestling today after finishing up his non-compete 90-day clause this week. Fans have been wondering which promotion he will sign with, given that both IMPACT Wrestling and AEW have shown interest.

However, his latest report isn't regarding his pro wrestling future. Much to everyone's surprise, Windham Rotunda could follow in the footsteps of stars like John Cena and The Rock to pursue a career in Hollywood.

Fightful Select recently reported that the former Universal Champion has been in Los Angeles lately to inquire about Hollywood projects.

Aside from that, Bray Wyatt was recently spotted with Jason Baker at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. For those unknown, Baker and his team were the brainchild behind creating a sinister 'Fiend' mask for Bray Wyatt.

We hope that Wyatt's possible venture into Hollywood is not true. It merely turns out to be a one-off deal, given that he has so much to contribute to professional wrestling. He is undoubtedly considered a creative genius and a great storyteller.

Given that he has become a free agent now, top promotions would come knocking on his door. Let's assume that his visit to Baker's could lead to the creation of a new mask when he makes his wrestling return.

#3. Hope is true: AEW star Lance Archer not having a concussion from his recent match

There is a serious concern over the health condition of AEW star Lancer Archer after he landed on his head/neck during a recent match. The latter attempted a failed moonsault during his match against Eddie Kingston in the first round of the world title eliminator on Dynamite. This forced the referee to scrap the original finish to the match.

Bryan Alvarez recently provided an update on Archer's condition. He noted that the Murderhawk Monster didn't have a concussion after the medical team checked a few tests on him.

Bryan Alvarez: The word we got was that he jammed his neck. He was checked out, he did not have a concussion and I guess they're going to check more stuff tomorrow. He does not have a concussion and he was walking around backstage and from what I understand, very angry about what happened.

We hope this is true, and Archer may not miss any time in the ring moving forward. Given the way Archer botched the finisher from the top rope, it could have been a possible career-ending move. He must be fortunate enough to survive the scare.

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#2. Hope is true: Fans walking out during the taped edition of Rampage episode this week

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio recently reported that "lots and lots of people" took a walk-out during this week's episode of AEW Rampage. The show featured three must-see matches featuring Bryan Danielson against Eddie Kingston in the opening match.

Dante Martin and Matt Sydal went up against each other in their trilogy. In the main event, Dr. Britt Baker faced Abadon in a trick-or-treat match. Fans reportedly left the Agganis Arena shortly after the match between Bryan and Kingston ended.

We hope this is true and expected since fans were sitting in the arena after the Dynamite episode. The company, as usual, had to shoot the entire AEW Dark and Rampage episodes in advance sometimes, which comes as hectic for fans in attendance. Tony Khan needs to look into this matter and bring a change to their schedule.

#1. Hope is true: AEW open to working with IMPACT Wrestling again

AEW's partnership with IMPACT Wrestling has become a topic of debate over the last few weeks. Rumors have been suggesting that the Bound For Glory pay-per-view ended the partnership between the two promotions that started in December last year.

However, this may not be the last time fans will see a crossover between the promotions. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that the initial plans were to end their collaboration at the Bound For Glory event. However, AEW and IMPACT Wrestling could still do some business down the road:

"It’s getting talked about like that but not quite accurate. Cage dropping the title at BFG was the end of the story that started last December. That was the plan since the spring. Door is open to do more but nothing planned for short-term.”

We hope that the above reports are true and that both promotions might work together again. The forbidden door turned out to be one of the most successful plans during the pandemic era. Fans have seen multiple dream matches transpire because of this partnership.

IMPACT Wrestling's storyline around chasing their world title for months was intriguing to watch. It even helped Kenny Omega become the pioneer of both promotions. With the AEW roster getting stacked and even IMPACT Wrestling looking to sign more talent, a forbidden door could be the best option for these promotions.