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The best thing about pro-wrestling and WWE, in particular, is that they are filled with rumours. While most of them salivate us regarding the future of the scripted sport, some do not. We wish that they remain as rumours, and do not transition into reality.
Only Sportskeeda gives you the latest Wrestling News, rumors and updates.
But, we cannot ignore them; can we? The past three days had tons of rumours, but we shortlist them into a list of ten. As usual, we divide the rumours into two segments and request the readers' views on them.
Thanks to our reliable sources, we had successfully brought to you the rumours that Rich Swann would miss Slammiversary, Stephanie McMahon would announce an all-women PPV on Raw, and Samoa Joe would challenge AJ Styles for the WWE Championship at Summerslam. Don't forget to check out the other rumours we had brought you three days earlier.
#5 Shouldn't: Chad Gable to form a new tag team with No Way Jose
Chad Gable is one of the most underrated superstars in the WWE locker room right now. He has got the agility of a cruiserweight and the technical prowess of a grappler. Yet, WWE has no plans for the former Olympian.
Shane O'Sullivan of ringsidenews.com speculates that WWE is considering Chad Gable and No Way Jose to form a tag team. One has to note that the former SmackDown tag team Champion is advertised on both the tapings of the Main Event and Raw this week.
Furthermore, in this week's Main Event, Gable will team up with No Way Jose to take on the Ascension.
At this moment, we hope that this is just a random booking by the WWE Creative team. However, the speculation is rife that this is a way to test their chemistry.
Honestly speaking, the author believes that No Way Jose doesn't have the same calibre as that of Gable. No Way Jose will only hold him down and do no good to him.
The best possible path for the former Olympian is to wait for Jason Jordan and form a partnership with him. The American Alpha would add some much-needed solemnity in the Raw tag team division.
#5 Should: Madison Rayne to head towards WWE
Madison Rayne is one of the most popular female wrestlers in the world has numerous accolades in TNA and other wrestling promotions. She did attend a tryout in the WWE Performance Centre last year but didn't sign a contract.
However, Joe Fisher of barnburner.ca reports that WWE has contacted the former Knockouts Champion. Here is the transcript (via ringsidenews.com):
“Madison Rayne has been contacted by the WWE after last night’s event when she was written off Impact Wrestling. So Madison Rayne will possible a part of Evolution.”
If this comes true, it would be great news for the WWE fans. While TNA initially started the so-called Women's Revolution, as of now, WWE is head and shoulders above the promotion. Rayne will only make the pay-per-view more intriguing if she participates in it.
#4 Shouldn't: No AJ Lee in the Evolution pay-per-view
This week on Raw, Stephanie McMahon announced that WWE will be holding its first ever all-women PPV on October 28. One important aspect of that announcement was that 50 female superstars would be featuring in the event.
WWE doesn't have 50 female superstars in their roster as of now. So, it only makes sense that some former female superstars and divas would be called back.
Aside from Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, and other prominent female wrestlers, another name which crops up in the fans' mind is AJ Lee. However, Joe Fisher of barnburner.ca asserted in his 'No Holds Barred' podcast that Lee will not be a part of it.
This makes sense keeping in mind the unhealthy relationship WWE has with CM Punk. AJ Lee was one of the most popular female wrestlers during the Divas era and not having her will be a huge loss to the WWE.
#4 Should: Matt Riddle to sign for WWE or NJPW
Matt Riddle is one of the most popular names in the MMA and independent wrestling circuit. Dave Meltzer even acclaimed the current EVOLVE Champion as the 'Most Improved Wrestler' in 2016. However, his demons held him back from signing a WWE contract.
But, things looking bright for Riddle now. PWInsider reports that both NJPW and WWE are showing interest to acquire him, and if given a lucrative offer, he can go either way. Moreover, Riddle has pulled himself off bookings from Ireland's Over The Top Wrestling and PWG's BOLA tournament. This is a further indication that he may be WWE or NJPW bound.
Personally, I would love to see Matt Riddle head towards WWE. He would be a great prospect in NXT under the tutelage of Triple H. Furthermore, he could have great feuds with the likes of Ricochet, EC3, and Velveteen Dream.
#3 Shouldn't: Moose suffered a concussion at Slammiversary
Slammiversary 2018 was arguably one of the best TNA pay-per-views in the past four years. However, the main event of the night under-delivered considering the terrific hardcore bouts we had witnessed earlier.
Moose unsuccessfully challenged Austin Aries to become the new Impact Wrestling World Champion.
But more than the match, he might have lost important years of his career as Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter (heard via Sescoops) reports that he might have suffered a concussion in the match. The bad news isn't over for Moose fans as the former NFL player even hinted that his time in wrestling might be over.
With all due respect to Moose, the former two-time Impact Grand Champion isn't the greatest wrestler outside WWE.
However, he has shown substantial improvement, and huge things could be in store for him if he continues with Impact. Let's hope that this is just a rumour and he would be back soon.
#3 Should: WWE to add four more belts
Titles in pro-wrestling are more than just belts to be worn around the waist. It is a mark of prestige and a way for the company to honour their talents. And according to givemesport.com, WWE is on their way to add four more belts.
The four belts which could be finding their way into the WWE collection are the Women's Tag Team Championship, the Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship, the NXT United Kingdom Women's Championship, and the NXT United Kingdom Tag Team Championship.
While Stephanie McMahon did squash the rumours about the Women's Tag Team Championship, you never say never in pro-wrestling.
The Cruiserweight and the United Kingdom roster also need a tag team championship of their own to manage their vast rumours. A Women's Championship is also required for the NXT UK division if they want to grab a foothold in the English market.
#2 Shouldn't: John Cena to never turn heel
John Cena was at the San Diego Comic-Con this weekend to promote his upcoming film Bumblebee. One important aspect of the Bumblebee movie is that Cena will be playing a villain in it.
WWE fans have craved to see a heel Cena, and one fan even asked the question to Big Match John. Here is his answer (H/T: comicbook.com)
"To actually answer your question, I think it is a really great opportunity. I have had a great career in the WWE and for that entire time I have been the good guy and that kind of went into my films so far, and now it doesn’t seem like my character in the WWE will ever evolve into that bad guy role that perhaps a lot of people have wanted; so this is kind of a way for my fans from that aspect of my career to see that side of me. So, don’t expect heel John Cena in the WWE – that’s Inside Baseball talk for some of you – but it means bad guy John Cena isn’t happening there, so this is that chance for me.”
Cena kickstarted the Ruthless Aggression Era in the WWE, and fans who have grown up watching so aspires to see a bad guy Cena. While we should never say never in pro-wrestling, this statement asserts that John Cena might never turn heel.
#2 Should: Carmella and Alexa Bliss to lose their titles soon
Alexa Bliss and Carmella are the current Raw and SmackDown Women's Champion, and most of the fans are unhappy with it.
They are tired of seeing the Goddess in the title picture since September 2016 and believe that Carmella isn't the best wrestler to wear the gold around the waist.
We have some good news for them as Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter (via cagesideseats.com) speculates that they might be losing their titles before the first ever all-women pay-per-view.
This rumour could come true as their matches have not been that good. While Alexa Bliss and Carmella are fantastic heels, it would be better if a babyface heads into the show as the champion.
#1 Shouldn't: Kenny Omega is injured
Kenny Omega is the hottest wrestling property outside the WWE. After successfully defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Cody Rhodes, he was brutally attacked by the Bullet Club OGs.
In the recent episode of Being the Elite (you could watch it above by skipping to 4:35), he addressed the fans about the beating he had sustained.
He told them that he had fractured his heel and might take some time off after the G1 Climax tournament. However, he asserted them that he would compete in all the matches of the prestigious tournament and would not back out.
As of this moment, we do not know how serious is his heel injury. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope that he doesn't aggravate his injury at the G1 tournament in Japan.
#1 Should: Four Horsewomen vs. Four Horsewomen to take place at Evolution
Ronda Rousey's contract signing was historic for various reasons. It also meant that WWE now had all the four members of MMA and WWE under their contract.
The thought of a match between the two factions salivates us and could even main event WrestleMania if booked properly.
However, we might not have to wait long as Jon Fisher and Brad Shephard (via ringsidenews.com) speculated in their No Holds Barred Podcast that WWE might be pursuing the feud in the Evolution pay-per-view itself.
They further added that it wasn't a coincidence that the PPV had been named Evolution. In case you don't know, Evolution was the modern-day version of the original Four Horsemen which the ladies are replicating.
If not the main event of WrestleMania, the main-event of Evolution should be certainly in the cards for this feud. Moreover, WWE has plenty of time on their hand, and they should book the feud brilliantly.
