WWE News Roundup: Hall of Famer's backstage treatment criticized, Real reason why Vince McMahon chose to push John Cena instead of Triple H - 19th January 2021

Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE News Roundup where we combine the biggest news stories related to Vince McMahon's company. In today's jam-packed edition we will talk about some interesting topics related to top names like John Cena, Triple H and others.

This article will also take a look at the company's treatment of legends like Eric Bischoff and upcoming talent like Rhea Ripley. The former RAW Women's champion has been involved in an angle with her former tag team partner Nikki A.S.H which has not gone down well with Vince Russo.

So without any further ado, let us dive in and check to the latest news and stories coming from the world of WWE:

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#5 Vince Russo slams WWE's treatment of Eric Bischoff

Eric Bischoff made a return to WWE on the 27th December episode of RAW. He had been asked by Bruce Prichard to be part of the show just four days before. However, he did not know that Prichard and Vince McMahon would not be present backstage.

Speaking on Sportskeeda's Legion of RAW, Russo criticized the treatment of the Hall of Famer Bischoff and also noted that younger superstars like Rhea Ripley might be victims of mismanagement.

“This guy is a Hall of Famer! He has no idea Bruce isn’t gonna be there, Vince isn’t gonna be there, [Executive Vice President] Kevin Dunn isn’t gonna be there. But my point is, bro, if they’re giving Eric Bischoff this treatment, how much time do you think they’re spending with a Rhea Ripley? That’s my point,” said Russo.

Bischoff had returned to officiate the marriage vows renewal between The Miz and Maryse. The segment also featured Edge, who interrupted the segment and left Miz and Maryse covered in Brood Blood on their special day.

#4 Freddie Prinze Jr. on why WWE pushed John Cena instead of Triple H

Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. recently spoke about John Cena, Triple H and the plans for who was initially supposed to be the face of the company. He revealed that Triple H was the original choice to be the top guy in the 2000s. However, The Game was not interested in diluting his persona and wanted to remain a part of DX. This was the reason that the company decided to go with John Cena as the face of the company instead.

"Triple H could have worn that crown but Triple H didn't want to do segments in the first hour of RAW when it was still family friendly.'' said Prinze Jr. ''He wanted to be in the last hour of SmackDown or RAW and do his DX, adult stuff - the stuff that got him over, the stuff that he always did once he found the right character.''

He also said that Vince McMahon was more than willing to give Triple H the 'crown'. However, the former champion did not want that role in the company.

#3 Former WWE Superstars Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy to re-unite

Former WWE Superstars Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy are set to reunite for a public appearance for the first time in 3 years. The Hardy Brothers are former WWE Tag Team Champions and are considered one of the best tag teams to have ever competed.

Big Time Wrestling Tweeted that Matt and Jeff are ready to come together yet again and will be appearing for the promotion on March 12th.

"HARDY BOYZ TEAM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 3 YEARS! Saturday March 12th! Webster, Mass! MORE TOUR DATES TO COME!" Big Time Wrestling tweeted.

While Matt Hardy has been with AEW since his release, Jeff is currently serving his 90-day non-compete clause. It is speculated that eventually Jeff Hardy will also be All Elite. Matt Hardy has stated previously that he would love to end his career with Jeff Hardy in AEW.

"I mean that would be fabulous [to have one last run with Jeff Hardy] and I know both of us have stated on quite a few occasions that we both wanna end our careers the way we began our careers and that is as a tag team,'' said Matt Hardy

#2 Summer Rae on her bond with The Shield in WWE

Former WWE Superstar Summer Rae spoke on The Sessions podcast about her bond with Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose during her time with the company.

Rae talked about how The Shield members would prevent her from dozing off during their ride - along with an unspoken rule in the company of not falling asleep while someone else drove the car.

“You do not fall asleep when driving" said Moinet. "I can’t remember if I was applying makeup, I want to say I dozed off for half a second, and they would slam the brakes on, throw a water bottle at me at close proximity, and I’m like, ‘What is going on?!’ They’re like the brothers I never had,''

Danielle Moinet, also known as Summer Rae was part of the company from 2011 until 2017. Though she had a run as a competitor as well, her biggest claim to fame in the company was being Fandango's valet. She has not joined any other major promotion since her departure from the company.

#1 WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston wants to face The Elite from AEW

Former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston was a guest on the Battleground Podcast recently. Kingston talked about the possibility of a match between The New Day and the team of Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson and Kenny Omega known as The Elite from AEW. He said that they have often talked about having that match one day.

"We talk about working with The Elite all the time. We talk about having a six-man [tag team match] with The Elite, that would be great. We kind of touched it when we played Street Fighter, and that wasn't supposed to happen. We thought at some point it would be pulled, but here we are man, it's crazy. It's a good thing."

With the 'Forbidden Door' now open, the possibilities are endless. The company recently announced that IMPACT Wrestling's Mickie James will be part of the upcoming Royal Rumble match. Kingston said that it's very apt that James is the first person to come through the forbidden door.