4 Wrestling rumors we hope are true and 4 we hope aren't: WWE officials apologized for releasing popular star, Roman Reigns to defend Universal title in a bizarre handicap match?

#1. Hope isn't true: Update on when WWE is planning a Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins feud

Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns

Despite being on the losing end to Cesaro on most occasions, WWE seems to be pushing Seth Rollins towards Universal title contention. After defeating The Swiss Superman, Rollins began to demand a Universal title shot, furious over Edge's opportunity at Money in the Bank.

The case that Seth Rollins made wasn't unfair. The Rated-R Superstar essentially took a vacation from the company for three months and is instantly back into the Universal title mix. However, it is WWE and that's simply the way it works. Edge's name value will always hold more power to three months of activity that Rollins had in WWE in that time.

According to Dave Meltzer on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE could be planning a Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins feud soon after SummerSlam:

On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer stated that WWE could book a feud between Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns after this year's SummerSlam. Seth Rollins is reportedly facing Edge at WWE SummerSlam 2021. Meltzer noted that if Rollins beats Edge, it would make sense for him to challenge Roman Reigns after SummerSlam.

It might sound odd that we hope it isn't true, but we have a reason. A heel vs. heel feud would admittedly be interesting, but since there doesn't seem to be a Rollins babyface turn on the horizon, it's probably best to hold off on the match.

From the other point of view, it's also understandable to argue that Reigns is running out of challengers on SmackDown. Post-SummerSlam, WWE may need Seth Rollins to be in the top feud against Roman Reigns. But until a babyface turn happens, the feud may not be as good.