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We're back with another WWE Rumor Roundup and today's edition has a bit of everything.
With Money in the Bank set to happen in a few hours, there are updates regarding the possible winner of the men's match in the WWE Rumor Roundup. WWE has also reportedly planned a big heel turn and the Supertar who will turn heel may join a new faction on RAW.
Speculation is rife that three former WWE Superstars could be on their way to All Elite Wrestling based on the recent trademark filings. The three Superstars were all recently released by the WWE as part of the extensive cost-cutting measures.
WWE could also be planning a big stunt for the Money in the Bank match and reports suggest that Vince McMahon himself demonstrated the stunt to a Superstar to ensure that's it's safe to do.
We also know the reason why Roman Reigns has not been mentioned on WWE TV off late.
There was also a story about a former World Champion refusing to beat The Undertaker in a big match.
It's a stacked lineup and let's not waste any more time and get down to business:
#5. Edge refused to break The Undertaker's streak at WrestleMania 24
Michelle McCool was recently interviewed by the New York Post and The Undertaker's wife revealed there were talks of WWE wanting Edge to break the streak six years before Brock Lesnar was given the honor of doing the same at WrestleMania 30.
The former Divas Champion revealed that Edge felt that the idea of him ending Undertaker's iconic streak made no sense as the Rated-R Superstar was already an established name at the time.
“I remember a few years prior at WrestleMania [24] versus Edge, they talked about Edge breaking the streak and it was Edge that was actually like ‘That makes zero sense. I don’t want to do that. Why would I do that? The fans already love him. What’s it going to do for Edge?"
Edge would go on to drop the World Heavyweight Championship to Undertaker in the main event of WrestleMania 24.
Undertaker's reaction to WWE's decision to end the streak
McCool also revealed the Undertaker's reaction to Brock Lesnar ending his streak and she said that The Deadman was fine with WWE decision.
“I couldn’t believe it. I don’t think it needed to happen. But Mark [Calaway] was fine with it. People don’t understand he’s gonna do business. He understands that business is business.” H/t Credit: New York Post
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#4. Apollo Crews to turn heel and join MVP's stable
Apollo Crews has returned from obscurity and risen to be a promising prospect yet again in recent weeks as WWE has surprisingly given him a lot of TV time. The Superstar is deservedly getting a push and as per Dave Meltzer, Crews could be heading for a big heel turn.
Meltzer revealed in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the idea of Crews joining MVP's heel stable has been discussed, however, it's not the only plan that could be in the works for Crews.
Meltzer noted the following:
Crews was giving off heel tendencies on last week’s Raw and it’s been speculated he will be part of a stable headed by MVP that would also include Brendan Vink & Shane Thorne. We’ve been given the impression that is one of several options considered for Crews but it is not necessarily the end direction.
Crews is currently out with a storyline injury but he should be back on RAW after Money in the Bank. The plan of having a stable led by MVP with Brandan Vink, Shane Thorne, and Apollo Crews sounds good on paper and it could do a world of good for Apollo's immediate future and push.
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#3. Big stunt planned for Money in the Bank, favorite to win the men's match
This year's Money in the Bank PPV is expected to be unlike any of its previous iterations. The MITB matches will be contested at the WWE HQ, with the briefcases hanging on top of the roof.
Dave Meltzer revealed in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that there could be a big stunt planned at the Titan Towers. The promos have hinted at the fact that someone may be thrown off the roof, which sounds insane but possible.
Meltzer noted that there were people backstage who were aware of Vince McMahon demonstrating the stunt to a Superstar during the tapings.
Meltzer revealed the following:
The promos building the match have been built around teasing somebody being thrown off the roof at Titan Towers. There have been descriptions from people who were aware of the taping of Vince McMahon showing whoever was supposed to go off the top that they had set it up safely and he demonstrated it.
AJ Styles also references the possibility of falling off the roof during his promo on RAW and it's something that the WWE may actually pull off, however dangerous that sounds.
Talking about AJ Styles, The Phenomenal One is currently the favorite to win the Money in the Bank briefcase in the men's match, as reported by Cageside Seats.
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#2. Reason why Roman Reigns has not been mentioned on WWE TV
Roman Reigns is away from the WWE but the fans just can't stop talking about the Big Dog.
WWE has not mentioned his name on TV and the company has also resorted to editing him out of footage during its recent shows.
Sportskeeda's Tom Colohue revealed in the Dropkick DiSKussions podcast that he has heard nothing about Roman Reigns being subjected to backstage heat in the WWE. Sources in the company told Tom that they are just keeping Reigns away as they don't want people to raise questions about his absence.
Tom revealed:
Well, none of their editing is accidental. We should be certain of that. They are obviously doing this intentionally and for a reason. I get asked this question a lot, and as such, I ask this question a lot. I've got to say people are getting sick kind of asking me because it keeps coming up. But I'm still yet to hear anything about any heat within the company. Sources within the company have assured me that they are just keeping Roman away from prominence because he is not there and they don't want people asking questions about where he is.
#1. Many former WWE Superstars could be joining AEW
As brought to attention by WrestlingNews.co, three recently released WWE Superstars' trademark filings may have provided a big hint with regards to their next destination.
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson have reportedly retained the services of Michael E. Dockins - who is incidentally the attorney in charge of managing trademarks for talents in All Elite Wrestling.
Cody and Lance Archer have filed trademarks via Dockins in addition to many other AEW talents. Dockins is also representing The Revival (The Revolt) and Zack Ryder.
It's also interesting to note that Curt Hawkins (Bryan Myers) has also hired Dockins to handle the trademarks.
While it's certainly not a confirmation of the AEW signings of Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, and Curt Hawkins, the fact that they are represented by an attorney who works in handling trademarks for talents in AEW is a massive hint of what may come.
WWE released a large number of in-ring talents and many of them are expected to be snapped up by Cody Rhodes and co. in All Elite Wrestling. Not all of them, of course, but a handful of the released Superstars could end up joining AEW as soon as their no-compete clause comes to an end.
