WWE News & Rumor Roundup – Retired legend ready to return for Brock Lesnar match, Big demand to re-sign released star, Top name had issues doing 'jobs' (November 6th, 2021)

We're back with yet another stacked installment of Sportskeeda Wrestling's daily WWE News & Rumor Roundup.

Brock Lesnar might be out serving a storyline suspension, but his name continues to get mentioned extensively. A legendary wrestler recently announced his retirement but revealed he would be ready to return for a match against The Beast Incarnate.

We have more backstage details on the WWE release of a big name and his 'perceived attitude issues' in the company.

A popular superstar also took to Twitter to urge WWE to re-sign a recently released talent amidst the controversial nature of the exit.

Creative plans for several released wrestlers have also been covered in today's roundup. Elsewhere, an outspoken personality accused Vince McMahon of mistreating talent in the wake of WWE's latest budget cut exercise.

On that note, let's delve deeper into each story:

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#5. Former WWE star and ECW legend Sabu willing to return to the ring to face Brock Lesnar

Legendary wrestler Sabu revealed during a recent chat with WSI: Wrestling Shoot Interviews that he would probably never wrestle again due to issues with his back and seemingly confirmed his retirement.

However, the ECW original did state that he would be ready to make an in-ring comeback if he got the opportunity to wrestle Brock Lesnar. Sabu detailed why he would cherish the chance to share the ring with Lesnar and complimented the former WWE Universal Champion's in-ring style.

Sabu said Brock Lesnar was a solid worker and an ideal opponent for his final match.

"I'd definitely get back in the ring for Brock Lesnar; I'd love to wrestle him. Especially if it was my final match, I'd love to wrestle him… He's the best; he's a shooter, he's a good worker, he's my kind of opponent. I like big guys; I like wrestling big guys. I don't like wrestling guys like me because it's not that interesting. It's more interesting wrestling a guy like me against a guy like Brock Lesnar," revealed Sabu.

The former ECW world champion admitted that he's been dealing with a back injury for a while, which has prevented him from wrestling more frequently for the past two years.

"I'm not doing real good. I hurt my back about a year ago, and it's still been hurting. I wrestled a couple of weeks ago, but I shouldn't have. I've only wrestled twice in the last year (and) I only went to the gym a couple of times the last year 'cause I hurt my back. I'm probably not gonna wrestle no more…I'm probably just gonna do autograph signings and personal appearance-type stuff."

From a stylistic standpoint, Sabu vs. Brock Lesnar would have been an entertaining match had both men been in their respective primes. Sadly enough, it's safe to say that the intriguing showdown will never come to fruition in the WWE.

#4. Paige demands WWE to bring back Nia Jax

Nia Jax's WWE release sent shockwaves across the wrestling world as she was one of the top talents in the women's division.

Paige took to Twitter and demanded WWE to re-sign Nia Jax. The former Divas champion also shared a backstage photo of the duo:

There has been considerable controversy over Nia Jax's release, as reports suggest that she was fired for being unvaccinated.

The former RAW Women's Champion released a statement following her WWE departure and revealed her side of the story. Jax was on a mental health break from the WWE and was initially scheduled to return within the next few weeks. While Jax requested an extension of her leave, the superstar didn't foresee getting an email about her release.

Jax stated that she was not informed about her vaccination status by the WWE and the company's decision caught her off guard.

The Samoan superstar has received a lot of support since she broke her silence, as many fans feel the WWE wronged her. You can read her complete statement below:

Nia Jax spent seven years in WWE and won the RAW and Women's Tag Team titles during her eventful run.

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#3. Keith Lee reportedly had attitude issues backstage in the WWE

Keith Lee's situation continues to get complicated as more details of his backstage standing have been revealed following his abrupt departure.

Wade Keller reported on PWTorch's VIP Ad-free audio show that Keith Lee had 'perceived attitude issues' in the WWE. It was noted that people who previously backed the former NXT Champion had also gotten frustrated as time progressed.

"Keith Lee, I have chronicled for months and months and months and months and months, was somebody that even people that were rooting for him behind the scenes, became frustrated with him. He just had, in general, attitude issues. Or, as one wrestler told me tonight, "perceived attitude issues," edging a little bit, others have said outright...attitude problems," reported Wade Keller.

Additionally, Keith Lee was very frustrated behind the scenes and allegedly had problems being 'asked to do a job.'

"He just was frustrated. I've heard different things about him in terms of his mood being altered way more than it should in the modern era, about being asked to do a job," Keller added about Keith Lee.

Despite enjoying a series of highlight-reel moments in the WWE, Keith Lee experienced a forgettable spell on the main roster, and he will be hoping to bounce back stronger once his non-compete clause ends.

#2. Backstage news on the creative plans for recently released WWE Superstars

Fightful Select released a detailed report covering the events leading up to the releases of various WWE talent. Sources internally from WWE stressed that the reboots of Keith Lee and Karrion Kross weren't the ideas of the superstars.

There were people backstage who pushed for Scarlett Bordeaux to join Kross on the main roster. WWE also considered having her wrestle on RAW or SmackDown, but the plans got dropped after she was "sidelined."

Rumors of there being backstage heat on Kross started doing the rounds a few weeks back, and it was added that he still had supporters behind the scenes. WWE had reportedly planned on another character repackage for the former NXT Champion before his sudden exit.

Sources in the WWE have said that Karrion Kross' issues eventually came down to his booking and not the characters.

WWE also had 'tentative plans' to utilize Mia Yim on shows before the Draft, but they never saw the light of the day and ended up getting nixed.

Regarding Katrina Cortez's status, Fighful revealed that WWE never had anything significant in store for the former NXT superstar after she finished her brief angle with Sin Cara on the main roster.

It's just been a few days since WWE released 18 wrestlers, and more information on the releases should come your way soon. Stay tuned.

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#1. Vince Russo comes down heavily on Vince McMahon's treatment of WWE Superstars

Vince Russo criticized Vince McMahon's treatment of WWE superstars during the latest episode of Writing with Russo.

The former WWE writer was against Vince McMahon's policy of forcing talent to deliver word-for-word scripts and believed that wrestlers need to be allowed to express themselves.

Russo reminded everyone that WWE superstars are independent contractors who have every right to demand creative freedom from the boss.

"Here's the mentality: 90 percent of that roster, maybe more, they're independent contractors, but yet they're putting their futures and their livelihood in the hands of Vincent Kennedy McMahon. No, that future and livelihood should be in your hands. You're an independent contractor…it should be in your hand. You're putting everything in their basket and in him [Vince McMahon]. 'Here's the promo; you're saying exactly this.' I know I can't curse, but it's a** backwards." (H/t Danny Hart of Sportskeeda Wrestling)

Do you agree with Vince Russo? Let us know your take on the matter. Feel free to share your thoughts on any other story from today's roundup that may have caught your attention.