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Welcome to another edition of the IMPACT Wrestling rumor roundup where we bring the biggest stories from the IMPACT zone. We have a jam packed edition for you today as we will discuss what the future holds for a former WWE and IMPACT World Champion now that he has reportedly left IMPACT Wrestling.
We will also talk about the upcoming Bound for Glory PPV and what we can expect. In the biggest news, we will talk about The Rock's first appearance for Impact Wrestling and what we can expect from it.
So without further ado, let us jump right in and check out the big stories from IMPACT Wrestling:
#5 Multiple WWE Superstars interested in joining IMPACT Wrestling
Former WWE Tag Team Champion Heath Slater revealed recently that many Superstars have inquired with him about joining IMPACT Wrestling after their contract with Vince McMahon expires.
Heath Slater joined IMPACT Wrestling after being released by WWE earlier this year. Even though Slater is still a 'free agent', he has become a big part of IMPACT Wrestling.
Here is what the former 3MB member had to say while speaking to TV Insider:
"They know when they are locked down under contract, they can’t get out. That's the bottom line. You may have well signed yourself up for the military. But guys that did get released and guys from other companies have been texting and calling and asking about Impact. The WWE crew, some of them have been like, 'Man, that would be awesome to do this, But I still got a year-and-a-half or another year.' I’m like, 'Remember what you’re saying because years go by pretty fast. So if you really want to, I might know a guy.' The interest is there for sure."
It will be interesting to see which WWE Superstars will join IMPACT Wrestling.
#4 The Rock to make his first IMPACT Wrestling appearance
The Brahma Bull is one of the most iconic Superstars in the world of pro-wrestling. The Hollywood Megastar has never forgotten his roots and is constantly in touch with WWE.
As per some rumors, he is set to return to WWE and face his family member Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. However, before that happens, the former WWE Champion will be making an appearance for IMPACT Wrestling at the behest of Ken Shamrock.
Shamrock is a WWE and UFC legend who is being honoured by IMPACT Wrestling by being inducted into their Hall of Fame.
The former IC Champion asked The Rock to send an induction greeting as the two had an iconic feud during the Attitude Era.
Hey brother I am being Inducted into the Impact Wrestling HOF I would be very grateful if you could send a Induction greeting. After all I believe my time with you was my greatest memories in Wrestling.
The Rock agreed to the former IMPACT/TNA World Champion saying that he will get on it. Even though it will be a video appearance, it will be major achievement for IMPACT Wrestling.
#3 More details on offer made to AJ Styles by IMPACT Wrestling Superstars Gallows and Anderson
AJ Styles might have become one of the top stars in WWE today, but it was IMPACT Wrestling where he spent a lot of his time as a budding Superstar. AJ Styles was easily the biggest 'TNA Original' who went on to become a World Champion in various companies.
After being released, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson joined IMPACT Wrestling. It had been rumored that with AJ Styles upset with WWE over the release of his two best friends, he might be looking to jump ship. While speaking to SportsKeeda, Karl Anderson revealed that they have been in talks with AJ Styles and will convince him to return to IMPACT!
''Ultimately, we're going to talk AJ Styles into coming back to IMPACT. That's what we're doing every single day. We're texting him and telling him to come back.''
AJ Styles stated that while he is content in WWE, he can 'never say never' to a return to IMPACT Wrestling.
#2 Rob Van Dam returning to WWE after leaving IMPACT Wrestling?
Rob Van Dam is reportedly done with IMPACT Wrestling. The former IMPACT World Champion had become a major part of the company over the last few years. Even though he wasn't the old RVD, his presence was still a big boost for the company as he is a former WWE and ECW Champion as well.
While speaking on Dropkick podcast, RVD talked about what the future could hold for him after his departure from IMPACT. He stated that he has been contacted by the WWE for joining the Hall of Fame.
No sir… I can definitely see it happening, but knowing how things work, I could also see it not happening, or not happening for a long time anyway. I used to think - and I'm still not sure, but do you have to retire in order to be in the Hall of Fame? And the fact that I've been wrestling for Impact, that's got to be a factor too. They don't want to do too much with somebody. But, who knows? Of course, it'd be an honor, and we'll see. H/T:WrestlingINC
#1 Rich Swann's strategy for IMPACT Wrestling World title match at Bound For Glory
Rich Swann will be taking on Eric Young for the IMPACT World Championship at their next PPV - Bound For Glory. Eric Young had brutally attacked Swann's leg a few weeks back forcing the former WWE Superstar to 'retire'. However, the former Cruiserweight Champion is now back and ready to take on the World Class Maniac.
During an IMPACT Wrestling press pass, SportsKeeda's Andrea Hangst asked IMPACT Superstar Rich Swann about his plans for Bound for Glory given his leg injury. Here is what he had to say:
''You know, i'm not really going to reveal that too much. But, i have been working on a very good game plan, 'cause i know, just because of the fact that after i beat him [Eric Young] and he knew that it took seven long months for me to get back to where i was, and you know, those first seven long months of training and busting my tailbone to get to where - get to that main event [of] Slammiversary and as you saw in Slammiversary, my style, if you compare it to before i crushed my ankle and broke my leg and my back, it was very similar and i was doing the high flying. I was very fast, i was quick on my feet, it was almost like i never missed a beat. But, now since Eric Young has re-aggravated and re-injured me and i really haven't been able to test out if i can still do the same things i could do. "
