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We are back with another exciting edition of the WWE News Roundup. With SummerSlam 2021 merely a few days away, we mostly saw top superstars in the limelight. Fortunately, it gave us a better understanding of backstage work and real-life equations amongst the people in the promotion.
From canceled plans to unexpected friendships, we came across a lot of surprising anecdotes in recent interviews.
Here, we look at some of the biggest stories that have dominated WWE headlines over the last few days. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#5 Seth Rollins opens up about Becky Lynch chants on WWE SmackDown
Over the last few weeks, fans have used loud Becky Lynch chants to hijack Seth Rollins' segments on SmackDown. The former world champion was recently asked about his opinion on the Becky Lynch chants, and The Architect had a brilliant response. Rollins admitted that he doesn't know how to navigate those chants as he doesn't understand why people think it is insulting.
He went on to praise Lynch's work and said he understands why fans want her there. Far from being insecure, he looks happy about her popularity amidst the WWE Universe.
“I’ve had to think about it because now that crowds are back, I’ll get ‘We want Becky’ chants. I don’t know how to navigate that." Rollins continued, "I’m not exactly sure why people think that’s an insult to me. ‘Yeah, my wife is awesome and great. I get why you want her instead of me. I’m also a bad guy’. I don’t know where the insult comes here. If it happens, how am I supposed to react to that and what am I supposed to say? Luckily, I haven’t had to address it yet, but it doesn’t hurt my feelings.”
Seth Rollins was also asked if he would work with Becky Lynch in WWE. He revealed that their characters don’t vibe on the screen. Thus, they won’t work together unless they are involved in the same segment or storyline. He insisted that things won’t change after she comes back.
“We tried to make the best of it, but I don’t think either of us were terribly comfortable with it. Even though we have incredible chemistry as people, as performers, our characters never really vibed on-screen. It’s one of those things where, if she comes back, we’ll stay away from it and won’t touch on it. If something calls for it and we’re in the same segment or story, you can’t pretend like it doesn’t exist. It’s not possible, we’re too high profile for that, but if we’re in two separate places, then no-one thinks about it now," said Seth Rollins.
Seth Rollins is currently involved in a heated feud with WWE legend Edge. Both superstars are set to face each other in a dream match at SummerSlam 2021 and have worked hard to deliver an intense feud on SmackDown. As for Becky Lynch, there have been reports of her potential return at the upcoming WWE pay-per-view, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
#4 Sheamus reveals the brilliant idea that was rejected backstage in WWE
Before becoming the United States Champion at WWE WrestleMania 37, Sheamus was involved in a feud with Drew McIntyre. Both superstars are good friends in real life, and they borrowed elements from their actual friendship and used them for story-telling on screen. They feuded for the WWE Championship for a while that saw The Celtic Warrior finally return to the world title picture.
Sheamus recently revealed that he fought hard for a match against McIntyre at WrestleMania. Both superstars pushed for it backstage but ultimately were booked for a match at Fastlane instead.
“We really were hoping this was gonna be WrestleMania,” Sheamus said. “That’s where we felt the feud should basically climax, should come to an end at WrestleMania, and I fought as hard as I could, we both did, to make that happen, but you do what you can do, you know. Make it the best way you can.”
Sheamus delivered an entertaining feud with Drew McIntyre, following which he went on to win the United States Championship. He is now set to defend his title against Damian Priest at SummerSlam 2021.
On the other hand, McIntyre can’t challenge for the WWE Championship as long as it rests on Bobby Lashley’s shoulders. The Scottish Warrior is currently feuding with Jinder Mahal, with both superstars scheduled for a match at The Biggest Party of the Summer.
#3 Goldberg shares his honest opinion on WWE Superstar Riddle
WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg’s backstage altercations with Riddle is no secret. Recently, the former talked about the popular RAW Superstar and praised him for putting in a lot of hard work. Although he sometimes feels that Riddle can be a “pr*ick,” he appreciates The Original Bro’s passion for business and his work ethic.
"The guy has put in a lot of fr*ckin hard work and a lot of hard work, and he's dedicated his life to this business," said Goldberg. "Whether I like him as a human being or not, I have to understand and appreciate his passion for the business and his work ethic. Because he works hard and that I appreciate as an athlete and as a human. Is he a pr*ck sometimes? Absolutely. But that's him. That's his character, and so am I."
Goldberg is set to challenge Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. The pay-per-view will also see RK-Bro take on AJ Styles and Omos in a RAW Tag Team Championship match. Riddle has been incredible since forming an alliance with Randy Orton, and both superstars delivered epic segments on RAW earlier this week.
#2 Samoa Joe talks about AJ Styles possibly competing on WWE NXT
WWE Superstar Samoa Joe is set to challenge Karrion Kross for the NXT Championship at the upcoming TakeOver pay-per-view. During a recent interview, Joe was asked if he would like to face AJ Styles on the Black and Gold brand.
Samoa Joe explained why it might be difficult to bring The Phenomenal One on NXT. However, he insisted that he would love to see that happen and even said that Styles also wants to have a little stint on the brand.
"He’s [AJ Styles] walking around with that big meal ticket he’s got with him right now, I don’t know," said Samoa Joe. "He might not be too keen to get in a real fight these days. You know, I need to find me an Omos, man. He’s got a really good gig going on. I’m a little jealous, to be honest. He’s figured out something great, but you know, absolutely [I would like to wrestle Styles in WWE NXT]."
"I think the never-ending war between me and AJ will always continue," Joe continued. "And he’s always expressed to people that he’d love to do a little stint in WWE NXT, come over and have some fun so, like I said, in this chaotic world, no one knows what the future holds."
Samoa Joe returned on WWE NXT earlier this year as William Regal’s special enforcer. However, constant provocation led to his heated rivalry with Karrion Kross, and both superstars are now set to face each other in the NXT Championship match. Kross has also made multiple appearances on RAW over the last few weeks, where he has been involved in a feud with Jeff Hardy.
#1 WWE Hall of Famer reveals that Becky Lynch is his closest friend
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley was recently asked about his closest friend in the company, and he had a surprising answer. He revealed that he is closest to former women’s champion Becky Lynch. Foley talked about a particular regret involving The Man and also revealed that they share a great relationship in real life.
"I’d say Becky Lynch is probably my closest friend [in WWE] and the one regret I had about my A&E documentary, I just wish Becky, I wish I’d said, ‘You need to interview Becky Lynch’ because it gives a different perspective, a female perspective and I was somebody who inspired her considering she’s The Man in WWE."
"That’s a really nice story, so I really like that, you know? I really value all the baby photos she sends me and she’s just a great young lady so I go with Becky Lynch, best friend, final answer. There you go," said Mick Foley about Becky Lynch.
Becky Lynch stepped away from in-ring action after announcing her pregnancy last year. In December, Seth Rollins and her welcomed their daughter Roux, and the couple tied the knot earlier this year.
Fans have been waiting for Lynch’s return, and the top superstar has been tight-lipped about her plans. But that never stopped her from teasing a potential return before multiple pay-per-views since February 2021.
