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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE News Roundup, where we try and bring the biggest stories and rumors from the world of WWE. With WrestleMania just six weeks away, there is a lot of buzz surrounding the company.
One of the biggest rumors doing the rounds is that Stone Cold may finally make his big return at WrestleMania. A veteran of the industry thinks that having Austin return would not be good for anyone. Apart from that, we will also take a look at why Roman Reigns apologized to Isiah Scott and much more.
We will also take a look at other interesting topics. So without any further ado, let’s dive in and take a look at some interesting stories making the waves:
#5 Vince Russo doesn't think Stone Cold should return to WWE
Former WWE writer Vince Russo does not think that Steve Austin making a return is something anyone cares about now. Speaking on SportsKeeda's Writing with Russo, he stated that only hardcore fans are interested in seeing Austin return. He believes that casual fans have moved on.
''No casual fan cares about that. The only people that care about that, Chris, are the people watching the show. Nobody else gives a crap about that. And Chris, you know with me, bro, I am a very logical guy. Now, Austin has said on the record, he said on the record, why would I come back? Like, what would be the point?'' said Russo
He added that Stone Cold has himself said in the past that it would make no sense for him to make an in-ring return. Austin is 57-years-old and has stayed away from in-ring action for the past 19 years.
Fans have been clamoring to see The Rattlesnake return to the ring ever since rumors of his return started doing the rounds.
#4 Roman Reigns apologized to Isiah 'Swerve' Scott
Former North American champion Isiah Scott spoke to WrestleTalk about the release of his group, Hit Row. B-Fab was the first member of their group to get released, and Swerve talked about how that was a big blow to them. He also revealed what Roman Reigns said to him after B-Fab's release:
“And I remember Roman Reigns talking to me about that, he hit me up in the hallway, he was like, ‘Man I’m sorry about what happened, y’all losing the girl in your group man, that’s heavy’. And I was like, ‘Yeah man we just gotta find ways to adapt and overcome’. He’s like, ‘That’s all you can do really.''
The faction made their main roster debut but was let go soon after. Swerve also said he lost interest in the Hit Row act after Fab was let go.
#3 Trish Stratus confirmed her return to WWE
Hall of Famer Trish Stratus will host the WWE Road to WrestleMania live event in Kitchener, Ontario, on March 26. The former women's champion took to Twitter to confirm that she will be there.
She was previously set to host a house show in Toronto last December. However, it was canceled due to COVID-19. The show on March 25 will feature stars from Monday Night RAW in addition to Trish Stratus.
#2 Scotty 2 Hotty on his equation with Vince McMahon in WWE
Former tag team champion and trainer Scott Garland, better known as Scotty 2 Hotty, opened up about his relationship with Vince McMahon. The former NXT Performance Center trainer told Fightful that he was the kind of guy who tried to avoid the WWE head honcho.
So, he [Vince McMahon] came to the Performance Center one time the whole time I was there. I was always the guy in the talent meetings, or any meeting in life, I would sit in the back row not wanting to be seen. He gave a speech and I was like, ‘You know what? I’m gonna sit in the front row and I’m gonna be the first one to ask a question because I feel like I have a legitimate question,'' said Garland.
Scotty 2 Hotty asked for his release as a trainer in WWE in November 2021 and was granted it.
#1 Damian Priest breaks Bobby Lashley's record
Current US Champion Damian Priest broke Bobby Lashley's record and now has the longest reign as the United States Champion after the 2016 Brand Split. The Archer of Infamy has held the title for 186 days.
The record was previously held by the All-Mighty Bobby Lashley, who held the US championship for 175 days in 2020-21. The longest US championship reign prior to the brand split in 2016 was by Jon Moxley, who held it for 351 days.
