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WWE Rumor Mill is spinning in full force for the last three days. As a result, a lot of rumors have been doing the talks. In this section, we only look at the optimistic ones and leave behind the gloomy ones.
When and how will Shawn Michaels return back to the squared circle? What role will Mick Foley play at the Hell In A Cell pay-per-view? What is the latest update pertaining to the rumor of Pentagon Dark and Rey Fenix heading to WWE? What are the current plans for the main-event of Survivor Series? And, which former Women's Champion will return at Evolution? We take a look at all these rumors and hope it eventually turns out to be true.
Without any further ado, here are 11 WWE Rumors that should come true.
#11 Austin Theory to head towards NXT
This weekend, Velveteen Dream showed up at his first non-WWE event since signing with the company. He took on Austin Theory in an Evolve show at Maryland Championship Wrestling Arena and defeated him.
After the match, the former MCW Tag Team Champion cut a promo praising his battered opponent. Here is what he said (H/T: givemesport.com):
"The guy the Dream just beat down out here, that dude back there… I’m sure you’ll be seeing a rematch between Austin Theory and the Dream somewhere in NXT, I can almost guarantee it."
Austin Theory had a tryout with WWE this year. Although it didn't go successfully, we have seen in the past that WWE keep tracks of their tryouts and call them later.
Austin Theory only turned 21 in August this year. Moreover, he has already been in the ring with industry stalwarts like Keith Lee, Sami Callihan, and Homicide to name a few. With age on his side, it is only a matter of time since he joins a huge promotion. WWE should capitalize on him and offer him a contract before Ring Of Honor or Impact Wrestling do the needful.
#10 Melina to appear for Evolution
The Evolution leaked match card looks awful to say the least. While we can't confirm if it's a fan-made match card or the real one, an astonishing name in it is that of the former WWE Divas Champion Melina.
Melina is currently competing in the Australian independent circuit and even has gold around her waist. Surprisingly, the rumored match card features her in singles action against Naomi. Joe Peiseich of Barnburner's Fired Up Podcast speculated on the matter and said the following (H/T: Ringsidenews.com):
“You mentioned Melina, they are in contact with Melina who by the way won a title in Australia last week. She has been impressive and they may look for her not only for a one-time only deal to sign a short-term deal with WWE.”
Melina had won the Women's Championship twice and the Divas Championship thrice during her stay in the WWE. It is surprising to note that she wasn't called at the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble which featured many prominent wrestlers of the past like Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, Lita and Trish Stratus among others. An appearance at Evolution would ensure that the company hasn't forgotten about her.
#9 Women's Tag team titles to be announced at Evolution
Another thing to note on the rumored leaked match card is that of a special announcement segment which is stacked between the opening match for the NXT UK Women's Championship and Carmella's talk show segment with the Ladies of GLOW.
Joe Peiseich of Barnburner's Fired Up Podcast conjectured that it could be regarding the announcement for the Women's Championship and a Fatal-4-Way match to crown the first ever champions.
The leaked match card does note a Fatal-4-Way match for the Women's Tag Team Championship indeed. It features the team of Alicia Fox and Kelly Kelly, the IIconics, the team of Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville, and the team of Beth Phoenix and Natalya. Only time will tell if the rumor comes out to be true.
#8 Harper to work a lot of NXT events
Last week, Harper made a surprise appearance at the NXT Buffalo Live Event and challenged Ricochet for the NXT North American Championship. Although he had ended on the losing side, it was a good sign to see him work NXT live events rather than jobbing on the main roster.
Many fans deduced that it was a one-off as Buffalo is his home town. However, Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio speculates that it isn't the case. Here is what he said on the recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Live (heard via Ringsidenews.com):
“They sent Luke Harper to NXT. It’s not like he’s being sent down to NXT like he’s being demoted but the [Rowan] is on the shelf.They had him do the Buffalo New York show because he lives in Buffalo. They’re probably going to have him do some other NXT shows in the meantime.”
As mentioned previously, it is a good sign that he is working live events in NXT than jobbing on the main roster. NXT has grown leaps and bounds under the tutelage of Triple H and is in no manner considered inferior to the main roster. On the brighter side, they are consistently outshining those in the main roster.
#7 Double turn expected at the match between Becky Lynch and Charlotte
The feud between Becky Lynch and Charlotte hasn't developed exactly the way WWE wanted. The fans are booing the babyface and cheering the heel whom they see as an anti-hero.
However, WWE can swim with the tide if they book a double turn at this Hell In A Cell PPV. And, according to Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Newsletter that is the plan now.
The author has written down an article titled '5 Things WWE fans would love to see at Hell In A Cell.' The speculation of a double turn makes it first to the list followed by some "wishful thinking" like Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman starting the match from the top of the Cell and Jeff Hardy diving from twenty foot high in the air.
#6 Pentagon Dark and Fenix's possible departure to be used as a storyline in MLW
Pentagon Dark cut a promo this week on PCW in which he stated that he isn't leaving the company and would stay on. It put to rest all the rumors that he is WWE bound. However, MLW might tease his possible departure in a storyline.
According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Live, Pentagon Dark and Rey Fenix couldn't leave the independent circuit until Season 4 of Lucha Underground concludes. While the Season Premiere or the Ultima Lucha is set to air in the last week of January 2019, we shouldn't expect them to be WWE bound any time soon. PWInsider further speculates that MLW will use their possible departure to the WWE and the uncertainty of staying at the independent circuit in a storyline.
One of the best thing about professional wrestling is that the fourth wall is very fragile. In 2011, WWE used CM Punk's uncertain future in the corporate juggernaut in a storyline. It did pay off and set things in motion for his run as a WWE Champion for 434 days. We don't know if the MLW team, Pentagon Dark, and Fenix could play the storyline to perfection. Nonetheless, we do wish that this rumor comes true.
#5 Matt Riddle to face Velveteen Dream
After weeks of speculation and rumors, Matt Riddle has finally penned the deal with the WWE. And, now one question continuously hovers around the fans' mind: With whom will he be involved in his first feud? Well, we have an answer to it, and he is none other than the Velveteen Dream.
Velveteen Dream sent out a tweet hinting a potential clash with the "King of Bros."
We might have conjectured too far, but such is the nature of the pro-wrestling industry that we can't help it out. Nonetheless, we do hope that this rumor comes to fruition and Matt Riddle faces Velveteen Dream in the yellow and black brand before Vince McMahon calls out the latter.
#4 Survivor Series main event plans
The main-event of the Survivor Series is usually a 5-on-5 Elimination tag team match. For the past two years, the match and the PPV has been used to determine which is the better brand. However, that might not be the case this year.
According to Joe Peiseich of Barnburner's Fired Up Podcast, WWE is planning out a match to deduce which is the strongest faction. Here is what he said (H/T Thomas Lowson of Sportskeeda):
"They're building now in time for Survivor Series, a group of factions. The Shield came back. Now Dolph Ziggler, Braun Strowman, with AOP if you want to put Drake Maverick in there as a faction, and what's the biggest faction? I keep telling you it's Paul Heyman guys."
A match to determine which is the strongest faction is a welcome change over the traditional 5-on-5 elimination tag team match. Let's hope that it comes true.
#3 Edge to return at SmackDown 1000
Edge is one of the pivotal reasons why SmackDown is able to complete 1000 episodes. And, a lot of fans might scratch their head if he doesn't show up at their celebratory episode. Edge himself tweeted that he hasn't been called to make an appearance.
However, PWInsider reports that all this is a work. Edge is waiting for WWE to announce that he will be making an appearance so that his inclusion seems special.
Edge was one of the most "over" superstars in the SmackDown roster whether as a heel or a face. He should make an appearance in the show whether WWE announces it beforehand or not.
#2 Mick Foley to take a bump at Hell In A Cell match
Mick Foley's last-minute addition as a special guest referee seems bizarre to be honest. Other than the fact that it has been twenty years since he took the historic bump, Mick Foley/Mankind/Dudley Love has no role in the match whatsoever.
However, to add an element of nostalgia into the match, he might take a bump. Here is what Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated wrote in his weekly column (H/T: Rajah.com):
Foley is in "tremendous shape" and that according to WWE sources, the plan is for him to take "at least one significant bump" at the hands of Strowman.
We hope that "at least one significant bump" means nothing more than a Running Powerslam. There is no way he would be thrown off the top of the Cell.
#1 Brothers of Destruction to re-unite in Saudi Arabia for a tag team match
Brothers of Destruction is one of the most dreaded and respected tag team in the pro-wrestling business. Kane and the Undertaker have faced each other and partnered each other numerous times, and going by the recent rumors, they may have one more run.
According to Randall Ortman of Cagesideseats, the current backstage plans is to reunite Kane and the Undertaker so that they can form a tag team and have a match at Saudi Arabia. One ought to note that this is the same Saudi Arabia show where Shawn Michaels is expected to make his return. Will they square-off against D Generation X?
Randall Ortman further speculates that there would be heavy promotion for the match between Triple H and Undertaker at the Super ShowDown, and it won't settle their feud. As a matter of fact, it will lead to a series of matches. Only time will tell in which direction this feud will play out and will it lead to the return of the Heartbreak Kid.
