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We are back with another edition of WWE News Roundup. A lot transpired in the promotion over the last week. From big revelations about lesser-known backstage details to the sudden turn of events that can significantly impact the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, things were indeed interesting in the WWE Universe.
In this article, we will take a quick look at the top stories that headlined WWE news over the last week. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#1 Kurt Angle reveals details about real-life tension between him and Brock Lesnar in WWE
Kurt Angle recently discussed backstage details about real-life heat between him and Brock Lesnar in WWE. On the first edition of The Kurt Angle Show, the WWE legend revealed how Lesnar once said that he could ‘crush’ Angle in amateur wrestling. The statement did not sit well with Angle, and he decided to confront Lesnar regarding the same. Angle admitted that he initially perceived such talks as a ‘problem’.
“Someone asked him how he’d do against me in an amateur wrestling match, and Brock said I’d crush him; I’m too big for him,” Angle said. “That was like, okay, we have a problem; I’m going to have to confront Brock because when the boys start talking, it gets crazy."
Kurt Angle also revealed that he was the one who ‘broke the ice’ between him and Brock Lesnar. The former multi-time WWE Champion agreed that the two quickly grew comfortable with each other once he and Lesnar started talking. Soon, both of them were traveling together for WWE shows, and Big Show used to join them.
#2 Lacey Evans could miss WWE Elimination Chamber due to legitimate pregnancy
In a shocking revelation on WWE RAW, Lacey Evans stated that she is pregnant. She had recently defeated Charlotte Flair to win a title opportunity against Asuka at Elimination Chamber. However, her presence at the pay-per-view is now doubtful due to the pregnancy.
It appears that WWE learned about Evans’ pregnancy right before the show and were forced to insert it in her current storyline. The creative team have used this pregnancy angle to imply that her and Ric Flair's relationship is a lot more serious than what people deemed it to be. In the meantime, Asuka is still promoting her title match at Elimination Chamber, and it is possible that someone else will replace Evans in the match.
Ric Flair has recently played an integral part in Lacey Eavns' rise on the WWE RAW Women's roster. He has often helped her in matches against Charlotte Flair and the latter has not been very happy about the same. It will be interesting to see upcoming developments in this storyline as we move closer to WrestleMania.
#3 Daniel Bryan calls out Paul Heyman for getting Roman Reigns a ‘Brock Lesnar’ contract in WWE
In a recent edition of WWE’s Talking Smack, Daniel Bryan called out Paul Heyman for Roman Reigns’ limited working schedule. He argued that just like Heyman’s previous client Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns also doesn’t have to work as much as other Superstars.
''Has he (Roman Reigns) even wrestled this year? Did you get him on a Brock contract? Congratulations! Congratulations, Paul, you got Roman on the Brock contract. That's the deal. That's the jam.''
Daniel Bryan is also one of the six Superstars who will compete inside the Elimination Chamber for a shot at Roman Reigns’ Universal Championship. The other Superstars include Kevin Owens, Cesaro, Jey Uso, King Corbin, and Sami Zayn.
#4 WWE Superstar Keith Lee could miss Elimination Chamber
WWE Superstar Lacey Evans might not be the only RAW Superstar to miss the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. It appears that Keith Lee could also be forced to sit out of the event. He was not present on the final episode of WWE RAW before Elimination Chamber, and the commentators stated that it was due to the injuries he sustained.
Lee has been booked in a triple threat match for the WWE United States Championship alongside the champion Bobby Lashley and Riddle. However, this title match could be in jeopardy now. The creative have not yet made any changes to the card, and they remain hopeful that Lee can still compete inside the ring.
#5 Vince McMahon’s reaction to Stephanie McMahon being attacked with a baseball by a WWE fan
Kurt Angle recently revealed how a WWE fan attacked Stephanie McMahon during an event. She was walking down the ramp, and someone threw a baseball at her. Vince McMahon was furious after the incident and demanded his security guard to bring the person who had tried to hurt his daughter.
"This is crazy. So, I was going to call the police, and I called Vince McMahon instead because earlier that night during the show, Stephanie McMahon walked out down the ramp. Someone threw a baseball at her, and Vince McMahon went to security and said, 'You find the SOB that did that. I don't care how much money it takes; you tell fans, you keep offering money until they say yes.'"
Vince McMahon was furious after the incident and was ready to go to any length To ensure that such acts are not repeated in any of the future WWE events.
#6 Vince McMahon allowed two WWE Superstars to decide their finish for a WrestleMania match
On the same episode, Kurt Angle also revealed that Vince McMahon had allowed him and Shawn Michaels to come up with the finish of their match at WWE WrestleMania 21. Michaels suggested that Angle should ‘go over; with a tap out as the Olympic Gold Medallist had to look strong before his storyline with Batista.
Angle was happy with the manner in which Michaels showed his respect. Even though the WWE storyline involving Angle and Batista did not transpire, Michaels did everything he could to ensure that his opponents look strong at The Grandest Stage Of Them All.
#7 Bobby Lashley wants Brock Lesnar to return for a match in WWE
WWE Superstar Bobby Lashley recently revealed in an interview that he would want to be involved in a triple-threat title match for the WWE Championship against Brock Lesnar and Drew McIntyre. While he would like that booking, Lashley insisted that he can even deliver in a singles match against McIntyre.
"I want that fight, I want that title. Drew is old-school. He fits into any era. He’s tough, he’s real. We have a lot of unfinished business. Adding Brock always adds a lot. He’s as real as it gets, and he’s someone I want in the ring. So I’m open to that, but me and Drew can do it on our own, too. There are a lot of options, which is great for everyone."
Lashley will defend his WWE United States Championship at Elimination Chamber. The pay-per-view will also see Drew McIntyre put his WWE Championship on the line inside a brutal Elimination Chamber match.
#8 Bobby Lashley wants Keith Lee to join The Hurt Business on WWE RAW
Bobby Lashley was recently asked if he would like to see WWE RAW Superstar Keith Lee as a part of The Hurt Business. The United States Champion admitted that he sees a part of himself in the former NXT Champion and is not against the idea of the latter joining the stable.
“Keith has earned respect from a lot of people. He has been going out there and doing everything he has to do. I think he’s the kind of person who might need a little Hurt Business in his life to take him to that next level. He is ready to breakout, as are others."
Lashley and Lee have feuded extensively on WWE RAW over the last few months. The two Superstars share good chemistry inside the ring, and it will be interesting to see Lee join a heel faction on WWE’s Red brand.
#9 Real reason why Kurt Angle retired his WWE move
Kurt Angle has recently revealed how he decided to retire his WWE move after he botched it once with Shawn Michaels. It was a more brutal version of the Angle Slam, but he accidentally ended up hitting Michaels in his posterior.
"Well, he didn't hit his hamstring. He hit his a**. I didn't have him lined up properly, and I went backwards and Shawn; it was a little lower on his body, but it did the job. It made sense. There was nothing wrong with the move, whether I hit his lower back or his a**. I think the fans got an idea of what I was trying to do."
Angle was happy that this little maneuver had the WWE fans excited inside the arena. However, he still decided never to use the move because he wanted to ensure that no other WWE Superstar accidentally got hurt.
#10 WWE Superstar Andrade responds to Charlotte Flair’s Twitter post about ‘looking like a man'
WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair recently posted an image on Twitter in which she called out trolls who often say that ‘she looks like a man’. The Queen hit back at the haters and showed how she was comfortable with the way she looks and carries herself.
“A dude told me I look like a man. I told him, if he lifted like me, he could too.”
WWE Superstar and Charlotte Flair’s real-life partner Andrade was also quick to respond with a ‘Who said that?’. He was not pleased with the judgemental statements that Flair often has to tackle on social media. As per the reports, the creative are planning to introduce an angle with both these Superstars involved in an extended storyline upon Andrade’s return.
