Top 5 WWE Rumors of the Week

In one of the most shocking returns this year, none other than The Undertaker returned to Raw this past week to confront former nemesis Shawn Michaels. Micheals was present to give his take on who will come out on top in the bout between The Phenom and Triple H at the Super Show-Down next month in Australia.

Additionally on Raw, we saw the beginning of what will probably be a Shield vs the rest of the Raw locker room feud in a chaotic segment.

Over on SmackDown Live, The Empress of Tomorrow returned to action as she helped even out the numbers game for Naomi against the IIconics. The Australian duo will take on the team of Naomi and Asuka next month at the Super Show-Down.

Furthermore, we saw Rusev Day become the number one contenders to the tag team titles and other Superstars - Jeff Hardy-Randy Orton and Samoa Joe-AJ Styles - continued their feud.

With Hell in a Cell just over a week away and the Super Show-Down fast approaching, let us have a look at the top rumours in the world of WWE this week

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#5 Shawn Michaels' future role?

Dream match happening in Saudi Arabia?

Retirement in pro wrestling is a funny thing. Even after stepping down, it is not uncommon for a wrestler to come out of retirement, perhaps for a single dream or even multiple matches. However, one of the few Superstars who has kept his word and stayed out of the business after announcing his retirement has been the Heart Break Kid Shawn Michaels. He even elucidated this exact same point is his promo this past week on Raw.

Well, fans might be in for a treat, however, because the rumor mill has it that HBK might just step into the ring one more time. WWE have already announced that he will be a part of the Super Show-Down in Australia, but this will probably be in a nonwrestling capacity - perhaps as a guest referee for the match between Triple H and The Undertaker.

According to Wrestling Observer though, the Showstopper is also set to return to in-ring action but not at the Australian mega show. In fact, WWE is supposedly planning his in-ring return when the company tours Saudi Arabia later this year in November. It will be interesting to see if Michaels will keep his word and stick to his retirement, or if he will appease his millions of fans including myself, who are all just waiting for 'one more match'.

#4 Heel turn finally happening?

The Glorious One

Compared to his run on NXT, it is quite safe to say that Bobby Roode's run on the main roster has been lackluster at best. The reason behind this is probably the fans not really warming up to Roode in a babyface avatar, compared to his excellent portrayal of a heel during his NXT run.

It looks like WWE is finally willing to listen to the fans, as according to CagesideSeats, a full-fledged heel turn is coming soon for The Glorious One. This past week on Raw, Roode formed an alliance of sorts with Chad Gable, so it will be interesting to see whether creative plans on having Roode turn against his partner quite soon. However WWE plans on doing it, we hope it will push Roode into the main event scene soon, where he belongs.

#3 What's next for Bray Wyatt?

A new Wyatt family?

Ever since Matt Hardy sustained an injury a few weeks ago, he has supposedly taken an indefinite break from in-ring competition and is transitioning into the role of a backstage producer. This has left his erstwhile partner Bray Wyatt with no apparent direction next. We might have an update on the same though, as a few rumors regarding future plans for the Eater of Worlds has emerged.

Reports have emerged Wyatt might now be getting another push as a singles star upon returning to action, while his gimmick will remain more or less the same. This will be a makeover for the former leader of the Wyatt family, as he has competed as part of a faction for a majority of his career in WWE.

However, contrary to the above reports, Wyatt sent out an ominous tweet yesterday with a picture of some of the greatest factions of all time in WWE, with a cryptic caption hinting at a new faction when he returns to the screen.

I’m going away now. To find myself. But when I am back, I want you all to remember things like this, that make me do the things I do. pic.twitter.com/6ohvkAHSuo

— Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) September 6, 2018

#2 Exciting feud for Roman Reigns?

The Rock is reportedly slated to return soon

A pretty exciting report doing the rounds since the past few weeks is that Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is once again ready to return to the squared circle. While an exact timeline of his return is not yet apparent due to his various commitments in Hollywood, fans have been speculating about how WWE might plan to bring back The Great One. In fact, for a while, The Rock was the early favorite to win the Royal Rumble 2019!

This past week, CagesideSeats has speculated that upon returning, The Brahma Bull might take on his cousin and fellow Samoan - Roman Reigns. In fact, word is that the two might face each other at the Grandest Stage of them All - WrestleMania 35. There is word going around that WWE plan on keeping the Universal Championship on The Big Dog for a long time going forward, and it is very much possible that this dream match will take place for the Universal Title in April next year.

#1 New Title might be debuting soon

Asuka has been pretty directionless as of late

A problem that has plagued the Women's division in WWE, even throughout the Women's Revolution is a lack of compelling storylines. There used to be only one Championship for the women to fight over, and now each brand has one. But this still hasn't been enough. Well, there's good news for the fans now, as there is a rumor doing the rounds that a new secondary Title, similar to the Intercontinental and US Title might be introduced soon.

This title will be in addition to a new Tag Team Championship for women which has been in the works for quite some time now. With the first ever all Women's PPV Evolution drawing closer, it is likely that the two new Titles might be introduced at the historic event itself. This will give creative a chance to build multiple feuds over these titles, which is sure to keep fans hooked.