Top SmackDown Rumors: Reason for Lesnar's delayed comeback, Roman's WrestleMania opponent, Megastar to return for big rematch (13th June)

Welcome to another edition of the top SmackDown rumors that could have a major impact on the blue brand. SmackDown continues to be an entertaining show, with the family drama between The Usos and Roman Reigns reaching new heights each week.

This week on SmackDown, we also found out who The Tribal Chief will be facing at the upcoming Hell in a Cell event. It will be none other than SmackDown's favorite luchador Rey Mysterio. In today's edition we will take an in-depth look at the long term plans for Roman Reigns and some major comebacks that have been lined up by WWE:

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#5 WWE's big plans for SmackDown superstars The Usos

Jimmy Uso has found it difficult to adhere to the instructions of Roman Reigns ever since he returned to SmackDown. While Jimmy Uso has been trying to convince his twin brother Jey Uso that Roman Reigns is manipulating him, The Head of the Table is adamant that he is doing everything for the family.

The rift between the cousins led to a situation where Jey Uso walked out on both his brother and cousin during a heated debate between the two. While it looks like the three men are failing to get along as of now, the current plan for Jimmy Uso is to become part of Roman Reigns' faction on SmackDown by SummerSlam.

Here is what WrestlingNews.co stated about the future of The Usos:

“Obviously, the plan is to build Roman up so fans see him as being on the level of Cena and Rock but this is also about making Jimmy and Jey look strong and we will get there by SummerSlam. This will be a tight-knit unit in a few months,” a WWE source told WrestlingNews.

Do you think The Usos will become the next SmackDown Tag Team Champions by defeating Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio by SummerSlam? Comment below.

#4 Brock Lesnar's return delayed because of SmackDown's Roman Reigns?

There has been a lot of speculation in regards to The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar's return to SmackDown. Dave Meltzer of WON has said that the likely return feud for Lesnar will involve SmackDown's Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman instead of Bobby Lashley on RAW:

"The obvious angle right now for a Lesnar return is a storyline involving Heyman and thus Reigns,'' Meltzer noted.

Speaking on the Sunday Night's Main Event podcast, Meltzer also stated that some people backstage do not want Brock Lesnar to return until Roman Reigns is ready to feud with him.

The Tribal Chief is currently feuding with Rey Mysterio and is speculated to have a program with John Cena over the summer. So it looks like Lesnar's return will be delayed further as Roman Reigns is not yet ready for a feud with his old rival.

Do you think WWE should not bring back Brock Lesnar until Roman Reigns is ready to feud with him? Tell us in the comments section.

#3 SmackDown's Roman Reigns and John Cena to face each other at SummerSlam?

WWE has not yet confirmed whether John Cena will face SmackDown superstar Roman Reigns at SummerSlam. However, reports suggest that John Cena would return on the July 16th edition of SmackDown to kick off his program with Roman Reigns. These rumors were confirmed by Dave Meltzer:

''The show is expected to be loaded up with Roman Reigns vs. John Cena for the Universal title as the main event most talked about.''

Roman Reigns is currently involved in a storyline with his cousins, Jimmy and Jey Uso. The Wrestling Observer report suggested that even though Jimmy Uso is currently refusing to acknowledge The Tribal Chief, the cousins will eventually become a tight-knit group by SummerSlam.

Though John Cena and Roman Reigns have butted heads in the past, Reigns is in the prime of his run right now as the top heel in the company. The two men last competed in 2017 and a rematch between them will surely be a big-time money match for WWE.

#2 SmackDown's Roman Reigns to face The Rock at WrestleMania?

Dave Meltzer stated that WWE is planning to have The Rock face his cousin and SmackDown superstar Roman Reigns within the next two WrestleManias.

The match has been speculated to take place for a long time and there is a high chance that the two men will finally square off against each other at next year's WrestleMania. The report stated that WWE really wants the match to take place and even The Rock is eager to make it happen:

“Every year gets tougher and tougher because Dwayne gets a year older and, you know, but I think he really wants to do a match against Roman Reigns. I think for sure it’ll be in next two WrestleManias, and if he can pull it off, the next WrestleMania,” said Dave Meltzer.

The Rock has not been in action for a long time and, with age catching up to him, it will keep getting tougher for The Brahma Bull to perform inside the ring. The Rock returning to SmackDown to feud with Reigns would certainly be a sight to behold.

#1 SmackDown Superstar Edge set to return

Edge has been absent from SmackDown since WrestleMania 37. The 2021 Royal Rumble winner Edge and Daniel Bryan, were convincingly beaten by Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 37.

There were rumors about Edge being injured. However, these rumors are not true and Edge will likely return to SmackDown next month. There are also plans in place for him to be a part of SummerSlam.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted that the former WWE Champion will be part of this year's SummerSlam as WWE wants some big names to work the show:

''There are also to be other returns with the idea of SummerSlam being a WrestleMania-level show. Since Edge is billed to return on the Houston Smackdown, and there is talk about bringing back big names, him wrestling at SummerSlam seems to add up,'' said Meltzer.

With Roman Reigns likely to face John Cena at SummerSlam, it will be interesting to see who WWE picks to be Edge's opponent at the biggest party of the summer.

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