Lesnar and Rollins will reportedly face off one more time for the Universal title at Super ShowDown

5 WWE rumors from this week you need to know (May 19th, 2019)

Everyone loves a good rumour, right? Something to talk about with other people over a water cooler. In WWE, everything moves so fast. Not just the Superstars in the ring, but also all the latest news and rumours that reach the public every single day.

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With the new Wild Card rule in effect, the company is now preparing for their annual Money in the Bank pay per view, as well as their third Saudi show.

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But before these huge events, there are plenty of WWE rumors to digest.

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Here are five rumours from wrestling this week that you really need to know.

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Note: Please remember that every rumour presented here is just that, a rumour, something to have fun with. Whilst some may seem more likely than others, please take all of them with a grain of salt.

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#5 Sami's character his own creation

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Zayn returned to WWE on the RAW after WrestleMania 35.
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Sami Zayn's return to WWE after months away nursing an injury has been interesting to say the very least.

The former NXT Champion has made it his mission to address the 'toxic' WWE Universe, even going as far to tell the fans he'll "see you in hell".

This is a far cry from the Sami of just a few years ago who was one of WWE's most loveable stars with his perseverance and never-say-die attitude.

Despite claims from other sources, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that this character is Sami's own choice and he has designed it himself.

It'll be interesting to see where the Underdog from the Underground's career goes from here, as there's always the chance he will reunite with former partner and long-time friend Kevin Owens.

#4 Rollins-Lesnar set for Jeddah

Lesnar and the Architect will face off once more at Super ShowDown according to rumors.
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At WrestleMania 35, Seth Rollins slew the beast Brock Lesnar in dramatic fashion, toppling the then-Universal Champion for the gold in minutes during the show's opener.

A highly-emotional win, Rollins represented countless fans who had grown tired of Lesnar's stranglehold on the gold, with months passing by without the top prize in WWE appearing on TV.

At Super ShowDown though, Lesnar will have the chance to win his third Universal title when he takes on the Architect, according to a report by WrestleVotes.

Though it seems unlikely that the company would take the title off of Rollins just weeks after he won it, we all know to never-say-never when it comes to Lesnar's contract.

This report would also imply that Rollins will defeat Styles at Money in the Bank tonight.

#3 Shane O'Mac's ideas rarely used

Shane has captured various accolades since returning to the company in early 2016.
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He may consider himself the Best in the World, but even Shane McMahon isn't all powerful in WWE.

After a surprising victory over The Miz at WrestleMania 35, some have assumed that the son of the Chairman of the board is getting to write his own ideas, basically booking himself to be invincible.

According to a report by the Observer though, whilst Shane does submit creative ideas, "they rarely get used".

The same report also stated that Stephanie McMahon is completely out of the creative process as well.

Despite his ideas being rejected, Shane is doing pretty well for himself.

Not only winning at WrestleMania, Shane's return has also seen him with the Best in the World trophy last November, and a brief reign as a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion.

#2 Another blow to Alexa's in-ring career

Bliss was recently pulled from competition yet again.
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Alexa Bliss has been pulled from the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match, in what is just the latest piece of bad luck to hit the Petite Powerhouse.

After missing months of time wrestling last year, this latest hiatus is reportedly due to a concussion, according to a report by the PW Insider.

On RAW, Bliss tricked Nikki Cross to replace her that night, and Cross has now officially taken Bliss' spot in the Women's MITB Ladder match.

A five-time Women's Champion, Bliss has been one of the biggest stars in the division since coming up from NXT as part of the 2016 Brand Extension.

In response, Bliss has denied claims that her in-ring career is over, though it'll be interesting to see where the former RAW and SmackDown Women's Champion goes from here.

#1 Huge push coming for Andrade?

Andrade could be in line for a big push very soon.
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Since being called up to the main roster from NXT, Andrade has established himself as a solid mid-carder.

Tackling foes like Rey Mysterio, the former NXT Champion has made a name for himself, and has reportedly impressed many folks backstage.

According to Dave Meltzer who spoke on Wrestling Observer Radio, Andrade is in line for a huge push, which fans have already begun to see.

After all, Andrade won a Fatal 4-Way recently on SmackDown Live, toppling some very game competition in the form of Randy Orton, Ali and Finn Balor.

It is the same Finn Balor that Andrade will also get a shot at Super ShowDown, as he hopes to take the Irishman's Intercontinental Championship.

With so much going his way, is it only a matter of time until Andrade holds gold again?

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