5 Wrestling rumors we hope are true and 5 we hope aren't: WWE star not leaving until 2024, 'Significantly lower' contracts given to 4 RAW stars?

#1. Hope is true: Riddle's WWE contract status

Riddle on RAW

While there were some initial reports of Riddle having signed a new deal with WWE, that appears to have been untrue. Riddle's contract status with WWE is still very much up in the air, and it could be interesting to see how WWE pursues him to sign a new contract.

As mentioned before with RETRIBUTION, the pandemic meant that WWE offered much lower guarantees than before. In 2019, they were splashing big money at Superstars who teased going to AEW.

The only one who reportedly got a great deal in the pandemic was Rey Mysterio since AEW reportedly had an offer matching WWE's.

Bryan Alvarez said on Wrestling Observer Live that The King of Bros has yet to sign a contract with WWE:

''Remember when they offered him a new deal? I don't think he's signed yet. Just want to throw that out there," said Alvarez.

We hope this is true because it's a smart move from Riddle. He knows that the longer he delays signing a new deal, the more desperate WWE could get. It's a good negotiation tactic.