WWE Rumor Roundup - Braun Strowman lawsuit, Controversy over RAW Underground dancers, Former IC Champion ready to return after 21 years and more - 11th August 2020

It's time for another edition of our daily WWE Rumor Roundup.

We begin today's lineup with a veteran Superstar teasing a return to the company after being away from the WWE for 21 years. We also have details of Braun Strowman and a former WWE Superstar filing a lawsuit against their former business partner for theft, breach of contract, and other counts have also been revealed.

A controversy regarding the RAW Underground dancers has come to light as a WWE Hall of Famer called out the company for using female dancers for its shoot-style contest.

We reportedly know the identity of the person responsible for the RAW Underground concept. An inactive former United States Champion could apparently be on his way back to the ring sooner rather than later.

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#5. Ken Shamrock ready to return to WWE for RAW Underground

Ken Shamrock has not appeared for WWE since leaving the company in 1999, and he has often commented on why the WWE has refrained from getting him back all these years.

It has been reported many times that Shamrock has reached out to the WWE about potentially working again, but the WWE management has shown little to no interest.

However, Shamrock is still gunning for a return, and this time, he has his eyes set on RAW Underground.

Shamrock took to Twitter and sent a message to WWE and Shane McMahon. The former Intercontinental Champion said that Shane McMahon should call him if he wants real shoot fights to look good on RAW Underground.

Hey @WWE and @shanemcmahon next time you guys want to do some worked shoots on #RawUnderground and actually make them look good, you got my number, give me a call!

Ken Shamrock, formerly known as 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' due to his MMA exploits, is currently working with IMPACT Wrestling. The 56-year-old veteran recently competed at IMPACT Wrestling's Slammiversary PPV.

Will WWE be willing to change their tune to get Ken Shamrock back for a few RAW Underground appearances? Would you like to see it happen?

#4. Braun Strowman and EC3 file lawsuit against their former business partner

As revealed in the court documents, WWE Superstar Braun Strowman and EC3 are suing their former business partner Eric Holzer on various counts such as fraud, breach of contract, and digital theft.

EC3 and his friend Jedediah Koszewski started 'Magic City Prints' - an apparel print company after EC3 bought a printer from Holzer. The company continued to grow, and EC3 brought Braun Strowman into the picture, who wanted to market his 'Meat Castle' merchandise.

Strowman and EC3 continued to invest money and the individuals later established K5 entertainment Inc. with Eric Holzer.

The former WWE Superstar and the current WWE Universal Champion pumped their funds into the businesses, but it all went downhill in due time.

Strowman and EC3 have accused Holzer of seizing digital content, software, and hardware without their consent.

Holzer filed a motion against the lawsuit, and he has also set up a GoFundMe page to cover the legal expenses.

Holzer issued the following statement on his GoFundMe page. For more details on the lawsuit involving Braun Strowman and EC3 and Holzer's motion, click here.

#3. WWE Hall of Famer Madusa calls out WWE over RAW Underground dancers; fans don't agree with her in the Twitter thread

The WWE Universe has witnessed two editions of RAW Underground, and while many fans have welcomed the new concept, several people are critical about certain aspects of WWE's latest offering.

WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze, AKA Madusa, took to Twitter and called out the company over the RAW Underground dancers.

Madusa wasn't too pleased about WWE using provocative female dancers while the company also promotes women's equality and PPV's such as Evolution.

"SO? We are bringing back half naked women in the same breath of promoting the evolution and equality of women? Yes this is entertainment yes this is a skit yes this is acting yes these are wrestlers why resort to women sexually dancing opening a show? Why not Men in speedos?,"

Many fans responded to Madusa's tweet, and they didn't agree with her viewpoint on WWE's portrayal of the dancers on RAW Underground.

Madusa has been appearing as the special guest presenter for AEW's ongoing Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament.

#2. MVP provides an update on Samoa Joe's WWE in-ring return

Samoa Joe has been out of in-ring action since February. Thankfully for the WWE, the former United States Champion has been a revelation in the commentary booth.

WWE has been teasing Joe's in-ring return over the past few weeks due to his involvement in the feud between Dominik Mysterio and Seth Rollins.

However, Joe is still not medically cleared to wrestle as of this writing, but that could change soon.

During a recent interview with Newsweek, MVP was asked about the talents he would like to work with from the WWE.

MVP named Aleister Black and said that he was impressed by the former NXT Champion's talents.

The Hurt Business leader then revealed that Samoa Joe is going to be back in action soon, and he would love to face the former TNA star in the WWE ring.

"There's always someone. I was talking recently with Aleister Black and his talent has impressed me. He's a guy that impresses me in the ring and out of the ring and in the locker room. He's got that old-school mentality emerging as a locker room leader in his own right and he's gifted.

What I understand, ole Samoa Joe is gonna be back in action and over the years Samoa Joe and I have been great friends, but we've never ever faced each other. At this stage of my career, I think I feel a lot more confident facing him, knowing that I got Bobby and Shelton backing me up—but I also know that wouldn't phase Joe in the least. There's a number of guys that are coming along and that I'm looking forward to having an opportunity to work with in some capacity."

#1. The person in the WWE reportedly responsible for RAW Underground

RAW Underground has completed two editions and WWE has introduced various well-known as well as new faces as part of the shoot-style wrestling contest.

Tom Colohue revealed on the latest edition of the Dropkick DiSKussions podcast that RAW Underground was entirely Shane McMahon's idea.

Shane McMahon's creative influence has considerably grown backstage, and people in WWE are reportedly quite high on his ideas. With WWE short on writers, the company has been turning towards veteran talents and personalities to help with the creative requirements.

Here's what Tom Colohue revealed on the Dropkick DiSKussions podcast with host Korey Gunz:

"It was entirely Shane's idea, and I wouldn't be too surprised to see him step into that ring sooner rather than later. Honestly, people in the WWE are really quite high on some of Shane's ideas recently, including back in the Best of the World tournament and the Royal Rumble this year, where he was heavily involved in the booking. WWE has lost a lot of writing talent recently, so they have been leaning on wrestlers like Bryan, like Edge and the bosses, the McMahon family as well, even though, for example, Stephanie McMahon isn't there and isn't involved in anything. Shane's been very vocal."