WWE News & Rumor Roundup - Big superstar quits, winner of Day 1 title match revealed? Update on Rey Mysterio being 'banged up' (December 31st, 2021) 

#4. Possible spoilers on WWE's plans for Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar at Day 1

Roman Reigns could retain the Universal Championship at Day 1 per WWE's live event listings for January.

It was revealed that Drew McIntyre had been advertised to face the Universal Champion at multiple house shows later this month. While Brock Lesnar is not on a live event-based contract, Roman Reigns is expected to retain his title.

Reigns and McIntyre have faced each other in a few six-man tag matches at recent live events. The duo seems to be locked in for a feud after Day 1 and could have a title showdown at Royal Rumble 2022.

''McIntyre vs. the Universal Champion is scheduled for several shows in January, and while the card can always change, this would indicate that the plan is for Roman Reigns to retain the title this Saturday at Day 1 and defend it against McIntyre at the Royal Rumble PPV," via the report said.

Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar is a massive main event for WWE, and officials are extra cautious in protecting the match following the recent COVID-19 outbreak.

While Roman Reigns is predicted to win at Day 1, the belief is that the match will have an angle that eventually sets up a rematch at WrestleMania 38.

Feel free to share your Day 1 predictions in the comments section.

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#3. Backstage update on Rey Mysterio being 'banged up'

Dave Meltzer reports that Rey Mysterio needed a week off from in-ring action as his body was banged up from a few recent matches in WWE.

Rey and Dominik Mysterio were initially slated to face The Street Profits in the RK-Bronament finals on December 13th. However, members from both teams were down with injuries as Montez Ford had to miss TV time due to health-related concerns.

The father-son duo wrestled Otis and Chad Gable on December 6th, and Rey took a break from the ring until his return at the WWE SuperShow on December 18th.

Here's what was reported regarding Rey Mysterio's status:

Rey Mysterio was banged up from matches a few weeks back and had to take a week off but obviously returned the next week. When WWE announced the Street Profits vs. Mysterios match on 12/13 was off, and said it was due to injuries on both sides, it was Rey being hurt and Ford being out of action for health related reasons."

The WWE Legend and his son finally had their match against Street Profits on the latest episode of RAW. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins emerged victorious and will face RK-Bro at Day 1.