5 rumors of the week the WWE Universe need to know about

Rumors, whether we like them or not, they are a cornerstone of pro wrestling and something that a lot of fans use to stay informed about what's going on. Beyond that, they are also fun to follow and see if they come to fruition or not. Of course, not all of them do and some end up being far off base, but they are still something that keeps fans engaged in the product.

They are also something that can either have good or grave implications for a company, which is another thing that is always interesting to watch unfold as time goes on. With that in mind, let's look at some of the rumors that are circulating right now in WWE and what implications they may have on the company moving forward.

As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and also be sure to tell us which rumors you think are true and which ones you don't think are true at all.

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#5 Authority role for Alexa Bliss?

Will Alexa Bliss be the new Raw General manager?

Alexa Bliss has missed her second straight pay per view after being diagnosed with a concussion and it's starting to look like WWE is going to transition her into another role with the company for now. Not only is that evident by her new business attire, which is drawing huge reactions from the crowd, but also by rumors of her taking on an authority role.

According to a recent article from Cagesideseats.com's WWE rumor roundup: "Alexa Bliss being pulled from in-ring duty for a second straight PPV and how WWE is presenting her on Raw right now has triggered speculation she could be moved into an authority figure role after her latest injury."

With that being said, and Baron Corbin and Kurt Angle still struggling for power, it will be interesting to see what role WWE puts her in. Maybe WWE could have Corbin and Angle fired and then bring in Alexa Bliss at a temporary capacity. That way, WWE can let Corbin versus Angle continue in the ring and give Bliss a role in the meantime.

#4 Paige's future in WWE

Will Paige ever wrestle for WWE again?

Let's be honest here, everyone wants to see Paige one day step back into the squared circle and while she was forced to retire late last year, some believe this isn't the end of her career. In fact, Mike Johnson from PWInsider is claiming that Paige could wrestle again tomorrow, but its WWE that doesn't want her to.

“She could wrestle tomorrow, she could take a bump tomorrow. WWE’s not going to let her take that bump Johnson claimed in regards to Paige, " WWE made the decision to medically disqualify her after the issue last year at the WWE live event at Nassau Coliseum where Sasha Banks kicked her and she went down and kind of loss feeling in her extremities.”

WWE now has Paige in a GM role on Smackdown Live and reports indicate they are very happy with her performance so far. With that in mind and WWE seemingly very hesitant about risking Paige's health at this point in time, it seems obvious that Paige will be kept in the GM role for the foreseeable future and may never wrestle for WWE again.

#3 John Cena leaving WWE

Is John Cena done with The WWE?

It's funny how a few words on social media can get everyone all stirred up.

Unfortunately for the WWE Universe, that is exactly what happened after John Cena posted a tweet about moving on, which some took as The Cenation Leader hinting at leaving WWE. What makes this rumor even more interesting is the fact that Cena outright refused to do the Crown Jewel pay per view and was later pulled from the World Cup Tournament.

With that being said, and the amount of time that John Cena has spent outside the squared circle this year, it is at least plausible that he is starting to think about when his WWE career will come to an end. Furthermore, with Cena receiving more and more lucrative offers to work in television and in film, one has to wonder if it is even worth it for Cena to continue.

In the end, Cena has accomplished an astronomical amount in WWE and there really isn't much for him to do anymore. Sure, he could come back and put the next big thing over and maybe win the championship one more time just to say he did it, but what can Cena really do beyond that at this point in his career?

#2 All women WrestleMania main event?

Who should Ronda Rousey face in the main event of WrestleMania 35?

The WWE has been wanting to do an all women's main event at WrestleMania for quite some time now and apparently, WWE is talking about the idea more than ever. Interestingly enough, according to Cagesideseats.com, the idea has become more popular now that Roman Reigns is likely to miss the show.

With that being said, the obvious match would probably be Ronda Rousey versus Charlotte Flair, but they could also try to put a few more women in the mix if the right stakes were introduced. Maybe WWE could even do Asuka versus Charlotte versus Ronda Rousey, which would pit three of the company's best women against each other.

In the end, it's sad that something like this may only happen now that Reigns is out for WrestleMania 35, but it could end up being a crucial next step in the Women's revolution. Furthermore, it could even be the thing that propels WWE into the mainstream consciousness once again and that would be big for the company after the year they've had.

#1 Braun Strowman heat

Why didn't Braun Strowman win at Crown Jewel?

The WWE Universe seemingly got their answer to that question when rumors starting circulating about Strowman having backstage heat for multiple incidents. Of course, most of the incidents are said to be pretty minor, but it was somehow enough for WWE officials to sour on him a bit.

Interestingly enough, Stephanie McMahon promised Braun Strowman a title shot, a stipulation of his choosing and a chance to get his hands on Baron Corbin, which will all be interesting to see play out. With that being said, however, the rumour's legitimacy seems to be dependent on what happens at Survivor Series and who wins the match, and the impact Strowman will have in that match.