Top SmackDown Backstage Rumors: Former WWE Champion not to get pushed anymore, Big plans for Brock Lesnar's old rival, Change in WrestleMania plan for Roman Reigns?

#4 Big plans for Drew McIntyre on SmackDown

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter also reported that Brock Lesnar's old rival Drew McIntyre is still in line for a big push. It was reported that McIntyre was originally supposed to have a great battle with Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, Lesnar tossed the Scottish Warrior out with relative ease.

Roman Reigns has his plate full with Goldberg at Elimination Chamber and Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. However, McIntyre will likely get his feud with The Tribal Chief after WrestleMania:

“Drew McIntyre was credited as Roman's challenger, but then his injury changed plans. The WWE, however, has not canceled his plans, in fact we have learned that in the coming months the two Superstars will surely have a feud."

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#3 Reason why SmackDown superstar Mustafa Ali is not being released

Mustafa Ali had publicly asked for his release from WWE. Despite the company allowing superstars to get released easily, they have made an exception for Ali and are not granting him release. The superstar allegedly still has over a year left on his contract.

Fightful Select have reported that the reason being given to keep Ali is that they see ''value'' in him. Ali has not been used by the company for months despite being healthy and ready to compete.