WWE News & Rumor Roundup: (16th November 2021)

#4 WWE Veteran referee Earl Hebner was told he would lose his job if he didn't partake in the Montreal Screwjob

For those who don't know, Bret Hart was 'screwed' by Vince McMahon in his match against Shawn Michaels at WWE Survivor Series 1997. Hart was set to leave for WCW, and refused to drop the WWE title to Shawn Michaels.

As a result, Vince McMahon planned a faux finish and had Michaels win the match thanks to a wrong call by Earl Hebner.

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As per Gerald Brisco, Hebner was not keen on the plan and did not want to be a part of it. However, he was threatened that he would lose his job if he did not do what he was told:

On the Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard podcast, Gerald Brisco said Earl Hebner didn’t want to take part in the Montreal Screwjob, but was told he’d lose his job if he didn’t.

#3 WALTER could be joining the main roster in WWE

PWInsider has stated that the former NXT UK Champion WALTER is open to moving to the USA. WALTER had earlier refused to move to America and wanted to remain in Europe. The reason for his decision is that there have been some changes in his personal life.

WALTER has been part of NXT on many occasions but was never a full-time member of the roster. If he decides to move to the USA then he could become a member of the main roster.

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