4 Wrestling rumors we hope are true and 4 we hope aren't: Title feud canceled because of Randy Orton, Former MITB winner to unexpectedly leave WWE?

#1. Hope is true: Daniel Bryan's possible direction in WWE after expulsion from SmackDown

Daniel Bryan's 2018-2021 run on SmackDown was remarkable.

Just as Daniel Bryan publicly revealed his desire to transition into a WWE part-timer, he was written off SmackDown. After Roman Reigns defeated him clean to retain the Universal Championship, the stipulation was that Daniel Bryan would have to leave SmackDown.

After Bryan's incredible run on SmackDown ended, there's a big question about his future. He could be taking a hiatus before returning as a part-timer, but SmackDown won't be the place even if he does.

That leaves two options within WWE for Daniel Bryan - RAW and NXT. Dave Meltzer of WON reported that Daniel Bryan could be NXT-bound:

"The obvious thought would be he can go to RAW, or possibly NXT," Meltzer stated. "There is an aspect of NXT in the sense Bryan would have a better opportunity to do the style of matches he wants with people he can have those kinds of matches with, especially on TV where he would be the most valuable commodity they have."

We hope this is true because NXT is the perfect place for a Superstar like Daniel Bryan. He would be the most popular star on the brand and to have a WrestleMania main-eventer would be a big boost. We could even see a side of Daniel Bryan that we haven't before.