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The WWE Universe is amped after a solid SummerSlam pay-per-view. Although the show has had its fair share of drawbacks, it has undoubtedly set the tone for the upcoming weeks. Since the weekend, a lot has happened, and we've come across interesting backstage stories, arrogant digs, and the never-before-seen side of a top superstar.
Here, we will look at the biggest stories that have ruled WWE headlines over the last few days. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#6 Why WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar was involved in a real-life fight
Brock Lesnar once entered into a real-life altercation with former OVW manager Kenny "The Starmaker" Bolin over a misconception over his girlfriend. Bolin recently revealed the details and said that he had known the couple for a long time when the incident took place. He put his hands around Lesnar’s girlfriend but insisted that he never touched her.
The Beast Incarnate saw this on the way to the ring when he noticed Bolin and asked him to remove his hand. He also told him never to touch his girlfriend again while Bolin stood there confused. The latter tried to clear things up, but Lesnar was too angry to listen to anything.
"I went to hug his girlfriend, but I was so hot and sweaty, I didn't want her to touch me and she'd been in my house a 100 times," Bolin said. "Her and Brock came over and watched pay-per-views all the time . . . So I put my arms around, but I didn't wanna touch her because I'm wearing a silk shirt soaked in sweat and I didn't want her to touch me so I did the Hollywood kiss where I didn't touch her."
"Brock is walking through the ring. . . He's coming back to work with the ring crew and he says, 'Bolin, get your hands off my girlfriend.' I thought he was playing for the crowd because there's about 20-30 people. So I say 'Hey brother no problem.' and I'm just kind of playing along. He comes over and gets to my face and says "Don't you ever touch her again, you mf'er." I said Brock 'What the hell is the matter with you man?' He says, 'Don't you ever touch her,'" recalled Kenny Bolin.
The situation was eventually resolved when Sylvester Terkay interfered and got Brock Lesnar to leave before things could further escalate. Bolin revealed that Lesnar apologized to him for the misunderstanding later in the night.
#5 Video of Brock Lesnar smiling goes viral after WWE SummerSlam
WWE SummerSlam 2021 featured two big returns – Brock Lesnar and Becky Lynch. While The Man made waves in the world of wrestling news with her controversial title win, The Beast Incarnate surprised fans with an unseen side of his persona. He made a surprise appearance after the main event in which Roman Reigns successfully defended his Universal Championship against John Cena.
Lesnar then walked out to a huge pop and headed straight to the ring where Reigns and Paul Heyman were standing in complete shock. Although both superstars didn’t indulge in a confrontation, it was enough to tease a big feud. After the show went off-air, a WWE fan shared a video of Brock Lesnar uncharacteristically laughing and celebrating his return with fans.
The video immediately started making rounds on social media as the WWE Universe looked at Lesnar’s seemingly new side. Another video showed him attacking John Cena in the final moments of the recently concluded pay-per-view.
It has been confirmed that he will make an appearance on WWE SmackDown later this week, and viewers are excited to see what hides behind Brock Lesnar’s confident smiles.
#4 WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns takes a shot at CM Punk and AEW
Not long ago, WWE Superstar Roman Reigns claimed that CM Punk is not as big a star as John Cena and The Rock. It is unclear if he made his statements to maintain his current gimmick off-screen or if he truly meant his words. Regardless, his comments about Punk immediately fetched a lot of reaction from wrestling fans of both promotions.
"Those statements are coming from bitter people, you know, who possibly thought they were better than they really were," said Reigns. "When it comes down to it, CM Punk was not as good or as over as a John Cena. [He] wasn't as good or as over and moved the needle like The Rock. It just wasn't what it was," said Roman Reigns.
When the company announced that Saturday witnessed the most-viewed and highest-grossing SummerSlam in its history, Reigns took the opportunity to assert his aforementioned point.
He took to Twitter and said, “Legitimate needle moving,” referencing his previous comparison between CM Punk and WWE legends. Since the shots are being fired from both sides now, it seems that we are officially in a war. Not bad news for wrestling fans, is it?
#3 Samoa Joe reveals what Vince McMahon actually thinks about WWE NXT
Samoa Joe went from being released by WWE to returning and winning a championship within five months. Last weekend, he defeated Karrion Kross to become the NXT Champion for the third time. Joe recently revealed Vince McMahon’s honest opinion about the Black and Gold brand, insisting that he sees NXT as the future of the promotion.
“I think he perceives it as the future of his company. I think that he’s heavily invested in it. It’s funny, you know, I read all this stuff that I hear from people. At the same time, he’s probably the biggest proponent of its existence, and much of what has happened in it thus far. NXT - it’s the future of WWE, and it’s a big reason why I’m excited to be kind of associated with it. Because I get to delve into the future,” said Samoa Joe.
Joe initially returned on NXT as William Regal’s “special enforcer” but soon returned to in-ring action. He is now expected to engage in title feuds with the likes of Kyle O’Reilly and Pete Dunne. On the other hand, Karrion Kross is now officially on the main roster. Unfortunately, he still doesn’t have Scarlett by his side.
#2 John Cena shares an update on his future after WWE SummerSlam
John Cena unsuccessfully challenged Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at WWE SummerSlam. The two superstars engaged in a short yet entertaining rivalry that ended with The Tribal Chief retaining his gold. Cena was pleased with his reception and called the company his “home” in a recent interview.
"Unfortunately WWE don't give a silver medal. I think I will try to do the best I can until I feel I'm offending the consumer. There's nothing like the energy of being in that ring with the audience around. I've had the fortunate opportunity to do a whole lot of stuff. That energy is indescribable. That place is my home. I wouldn't be who I am without it. The audience is my family -- I want to be kind to them -- I still feel good even though I finished second so I still feel I have something to contribute," said John Cena.
While he loved his stay on SmackDown, he has confirmed that he will be stepping away for a while. After thanking everyone for ‘Summer of Cena,’ the 16-time champion said that he would “see us soon.”
#1 WWE reveals the name of the first pay-per-view in 2022
WWE has revealed the name and other details of their first pay-per-view in 2022. The show has been named “WWE Day 1” and is scheduled to take place on January 1st. This is also the first time in six years that the company will head to Atlanta for a pay-per-view.
The city last hosted the 2015 edition of Survivor Series pay-per-view. It's also confirmed that SmackDown before "Day 1", this year's last show, will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The tickets for "Day 1" are scheduled to go on sale this Friday, 27th August. Like SummerSlam 2021, the promotion is set to kickstart next year with a Saturday night pay-per-view. It is interesting to note that Royal Rumble is usually scheduled for January.
The latest reports in Fightful have suggested that the first of the company's Big Four annual pay-per-views might get moved to February owing to the NFL season. However, nothing has been confirmed as of this writing.
So far, WWE has advertised Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, Drew McIntyre, Sasha Banks, and other top superstars for the “Day 1” pay-per-view.
