WWE Rumor Roundup - Backlash over Undertaker's RAW promo; Reason for backstage heat on Rollins; Goldberg to lose at WrestleMania? - 1st April 2020

Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring you the biggest wwe news and rumors and other updates from the world of sports-entertainment.

In today's edition, we will talk about the reason behind backstage flak for The Undertaker's superb promo on RAW, the reason behind heat for Seth Rollins, and the chances of Goldberg retaining the Universal Championship at WrestleMania among other things.

WrestleMania 36 is just days away and even though it will be very different from anything we have ever seen due to it being pre-taped, there is no doubt that WWE will give fans a show to remember.

So without further ado, let us check the biggest rumors of the day:

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#5 The Undertaker's promo gets flak

The Undertaker cut a riveting promo on RAW this week. While a lot of the fans loved The Undertaker's new persona and appreciated the pre-taped promo, it has also received some backlash from some in the company.

Dave Meltzer revealed that there were some people backstage who did not take kindly to a particular line said by The Undertaker during the promo.

While taking jabs at AJ Styles, The Phenom stated that AJ Styles joined WWE after The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, Booker T, Mick Foley, Edge, and various other veterans were not at the top of the game.

This line upset people as it shed a poor light on the current roster. However, Meltzer also stated that it was a promo approved by Vince McMahon.

Meltzer: Did you know the message that said?

Alvarez: That every single guy in that locker room today is a geek,

Meltzer: Yeah, it's like we got a bunch of second-raters and all the stars were the guys from 2003.

Alvarez: Yes, I was appalled by that line.

Meltzer: I thought it was so stupid because that's the exact last thing you want to say.

Alvarez: And unfortunately it's what the fans believe. Those guys were the real stars.

#4 Details on heat on Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins has emerged as one of the biggest and most bankable stars of this generation. However, his climb to the top was not an easy one.

As per Dave Meltzer of WON, The Monday Night Messiah was subject to a lot of backstage heat during his initial days in the company. The reason for that was the fact that Rollins was an already accomplished independent star before joining the WWE. It was believed that the former WWE Champion had a 'know-it-all' attitude.

I mean even like, when the Shield came up and he was one of the three guys, I had been hearing like there was so much negativity towards him. You know that feeling that he knew it all and he was doing it his way, and now when he wrestles, he does wrestle his way, you know more than their way, and it works, but back then, those were all bad habits and bad style and whatever.

Seth Rollins will be taking on another former ROH star, Kevin Owens, at WrestleMania 36 this weekend.

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#3 Goldberg may drop the Universal Championship at WrestleMania

Roman Reigns vs Goldberg was set to headline this year's WrestleMania. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Roman Reigns decided to pull out of the show.

There have been reports that have stated that Braun Strowman is the man who will replace Reigns as Goldberg's opponent at The Showcase of The Immortals. There will likely be a segment this SmackDown that will make the new match official.

Dave Meltzer of WON has stated the situation has become complicated as WWE obviously wanted Reigns to become the Universal Champion by beating Goldberg. However, there is no word on when Reigns will return which puts the company in a precarious position. On top of that, Bill Goldberg is 'expensive' and they don't really need to pay him such a big sum for another show.

Here is what he said in regards to Braun Strowman winning at WrestleMania:

"I would not put it on Strowman but I think that they might just because of the idea that we've been advertising this match, so, therefore, since we're cheating, you know one of the mentalities that you do when you're a promoter, when there is a no-show in the main event or in the Championship match, you put the other guy over so that people at least feel, 'hey, we got to see a title change even though we didn't get to see the match we paid for."

#2 Major return to take place soon

SportsKeeda's Tom Colohue has reported that we could be seeing some big returns after WrestleMania 36. One of the names that are likely to return to WWE is former RAW Women's Champion Ronda Rousey.

Ronda Rousey's current WWE contract is coming to an end and reports suggest that the company is in talks with her for a new contract.

This also could have some bearing on some roster changes. We look at Ronda Rousey, who is a possibility to return soon. She is potentially approaching what would have been the end of the three-year contract that WWE initially announced that she had but I can also say with confidence that contract negotiations are ongoing for a brand new contract that would essentially start around the time of this year's WrestleMania.

Ronda Rousey was last seen at WrestleMania 35 where she was in the first-ever Women's main event at WrestleMania along with Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair.

While it is almost certain that Rousey will return to WWE soon, the exact time is still not known. With her contract starting around WrestleMania, maybe we will get to see The Baddest Woman On The Planet at WrestleMania also.

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#1 Reason why Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross may become Champions

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross are set to take on Asuka and Kairi Sane - The Kabuki Warriors - for the Women's Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania 36. Even though the two teams belong to separate brands, they will clash at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

Perhaps the teams being on different brands has resulted in a weak build for the match, but we can be sure that these four women will give the fans a compelling and memorable match.

Dave Meltzer of WON has revealed why the chances of Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross becoming the new Champions at WrestleMania are high:

The fact that it's WrestleMania and it's going to be a lot of babyfaces winning and I would think that would favour Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross, plus they haven't done a lot with them of late and Alexa Bliss is a company favourite.

Alexa Bliss is a former multi-time Women's Champion in WWE and has also held the tag team titles with Nikki Cross in the past.