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The past week was filled to the brim with rumors for the WWE fans. We have dealt with the pessimistic rumors like Roman Reigns squashing Brock Lesnar clean in another section of ours. Feel free to check the section if you want to enervate yourself.
In this section, we look at some of the rumors which we wish comes to fruition. Will Rey Mysterio face Kazuchika Okada? Is Asuka leaving WWE? When will the Big Show return? And most importantly, will Roman Reigns turn heel?
Thanks to our sources, we had successfully brought to you reports that Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega would face Rusev and Lana at SummerSlam kickoff show, and Kenny Omega and Pentagon Jr. would square-off at the ALL IN pay-per-view in our previous installment.
Let's hope that a couple of rumors come true from this lot as well. Without any further ado, here are 9 WWE rumors that should come true.
#9 First ever WWE UK Women's Champion to be crowned at Evolution
The women of the WWE have gone a long way from being mere eye-candies in the Attitude Era to main-eventing PPVs in 2018. And now, an all-women PPV is in the cards for them. You might call it a coincidence, but the fact that the timing of WWE's rising interest in the UK scene is clashing with Women's Revolution might bear fruits for the women in the UK.
According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite (H/T: bodyslam.net), WWE will crown its first-ever UK Championship in the Evolution PPV. Here is the full transcript:
“At one point there were plans for the NXT UK Women’s Championship to be decided at the October 28th WWE Evolution pay-per-view based on local advertising here in the New York City area but we don’t have an NXT UK Women’s Champion and we will see if we get one crowned by October 28th or if they will crown on October 28th.”
One also ought to note that in the recently concluded tapings of WWE NXT UK TV, the women's championship hadn't been mentioned. Perhaps, in the next set of tapings, the matter would be alluded upon and the first ever Women's champion would be crowned at the Evolution PPV.
#8 Big Show to return at SummerSlam
Dean Ambrose was the hottest wrestler rumored to return at SummerSlam. Now, that he has already come back at the go-home show of Raw, there aren't many viable options remaining for the biggest party of summer. However, going by the rumors, a giant could return at the PPV.
In his recent Instagram post, the Big Show posted a picture of him working out with the hashtag SummerSlam. And going by an interview with ESPN, the World's Largest Athlete might return at this year's PPV. If it comes true, it would be a huge relief for the fans as other than the main event, nothing out of the blue can happen.
Well, let's say the Big Show returns at the SummerSlam. But, what role would he play? Will he play spoiler at the lackluster Finn Balor vs. Baron Corbin match? Will he interfere at the Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins match to turn the tide in one of the wrestler's favor? Or, will he intervene in the main event of the show? If he returns, we have no clue about his upcoming storyline. Nonetheless, his addition should add the surprise element to the show.
#7 Sami Zayn to return before WrestleMania 35
Sami Zayn is one of the most underrated wrestlers in the WWE main roster. For once, it looked like the former NXT Champion would go further downhill but his partnership with Kevin Owens changed the fortunes momentarily. WWE revealed in their website that he is suffering from a shoulder injury and would be out of action for a long time.
The initial rumor was that he would take a lot of time for rehabbing and would miss WrestleMania 35. However, according to Cagesideseats.com, he would be fine before the Grandest Stage of All.
If it comes to fruition, it should be great news for Sami Zayn and his fans. His hard work and dedication shouldn't reward him a place out of the Show of Shows. Sami Zayn has earned everything in the WWE right from his days in the NXT. The wrestling Gods can't be cruel to him and snatch a WrestleMania moment away from him.
#6 Asuka not to leave WWE soon
Asuka is another example of a shining NXT prospect faltering on the main roster. Since the Superstar Shakeup, she took the road downhill. Furthermore, rumors began to surface that she was on her way out of the WWE.
However, we have an update regarding her status, and it squashes the previous rumor. According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter (H/T: Cagesideseats.com), she is "fine" and has no intention to leave the company.
Asuka is one of the greatest wrestlers of the women's division, but the WWE Creative has no clue how to use her. Women are expected to take the center stage in October to hype the Evolution PPV. Things should be normal once again for Asuka once October arrives.
#5 Alexa Bliss vs. Ronda Rousey to be scripted move by move
Ronda Rousey has earned the respect of the WWE Universe despite having no previous pro-wrestling experience. One doesn't need to be a pro-wrestling analyst to tell that she is head and shoulders above a lot of women in the locker room when it comes to in-ring artistry. And, if things go according to the plan, she should be headlining Evolution too.
But, before that, she would go one-on-one against Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship at SummerSlam. And, according to Wrestling Observer Newsletter (H/T: Cagesideseats.com), the match will be scripted move by move beforehand at the WWE Performance Center. This would ensure that the competitors don't falter at the biggest party of Summer.
Going by the rumors, WWE even scripted Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey at Money in the Bank move by move beforehand. If things are about to go like that, a treat is in store for us.
#4 ALL IN to have a regular television replay
Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks have undergone a remarkable journey in their path to host ALL IN. We can have another article itself on how Cody and the Bucks did it once they host it successfully. And now, going by the rumors, the PPV might even have a regular television replay.
According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter (H/T: Cagesideseats.com), negotiations are in full force to air ALL IN as part of a regular television replay after the exclusive pay-per-view window closes.
Cody Rhodes and Young Bucks have worked extremely hard to host this show and make it a success. And, if the negotiation doesn't break down, television replays should be on the board.
#3 Rey Mysterio to face Kazuchika Okada at NJPW Destruction tour
Rey Mysterio is, arguably, the hottest free agent in the pro-wrestling industry right now. And, the rumors of his WWE return keep on ruminating. However, the fans might have to wait a little longer for that.
After the trios victory over YOH, SHO, and Okada at NGPW G1 final, Rey Mysterio told the press that he would like to have a singles match with Kazuchika Okada. And, according to Sescoops, they might face each other at the NJPW Destruction Tour in September.
One ought to note that Mysterio isn't scheduled for any match at September excepting the Trios match at ALL IN. However, he is featured in the Jericho's Cruise from October 27-31. Maybe the dates are reserved for a WWE return to hype his 2K19 character. Or, maybe the dates are reserved for the NJPW Destruction Tour. At this moment, only Mysterio knows what is in store for him.
#2 Chris Jericho to wrestle in a North American promotion other than WWE
Chris Jericho had sent shockwaves across the pro-wrestling industry when he announced that he would challenge Kenny Omega for the IWGP United States Championship at WrestleKingdom 12. He might have failed in his objective to win the championship, but he successfully brought the star power which the company had been clamoring for.
Since then, talks were rife in the pro-wrestling industry whether Y2J will wrestle for any North American promotion other than WWE. A lot of people thought that he would never do so as he has, supposedly, pledged his loyalty to Vince McMahon. However, if we go by this tweet and wrestlinginc.com's sources, the glasses of loyalty have been shattered forever.
It looks as if Twitter user Cdubb559 is going to lose his bet. When someone mentions North American promotion, the first thing which comes to their mind is Impact Wrestling. The promotion is hitting the right notes with the new management, and the Slammiversary PPV is a testament to it. If they want to reclaim the #2 spot in the global pro-wrestling business, Impact needs Jericho more than ever.
#1 Roman Reigns or Braun Strowman to turn heel soon
Roman Reigns might not have transitioned perfectly as the new face of the company like Big Match John. However, he has overtaken Cena as the most polarizing figure in the history of the WWE. Talks of Roman Reigns turning heel are rife every time. And right now, the industry is abuzz with either Braun Strowman or Roman Reigns turning heel soon.
According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter, either of them might turn heel given that they have been scheduled to face each other at live events lately. Here is the full transcript via Ringsidenews.com:
“For what it’s worth, at the present time, the planned fall Raw live event main events are Reigns vs. Strowman. They could go face vs. face, but that indicates at least the possibility of one of the two turning.
If Braun Strowman turns heel, then he will be the same monster heel which he was in the past year. Regardless of the heel turn, the crowd would cheer him.
But, turning Roman Reigns heel makes sense. The crowd has been booing him since WrestleMania 30, and the number of his fans have only plummeted. Maybe the live event schedule is an indication that Heyman will align with the Big Dog and Braun Strowman would become the next top babyface of the company.
