WWE News and Rumor Roundup: Spoiler for Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, 2 superstars tease change in gimmick (19th October 2021)

WWE RAW’s go-home show before Crown Jewel did well in hyping up the upcoming pay-per-view. There are quite a few big matches scheduled for the upcoming show and the last 24 hours have given us important updates on what to expect. We also came across a few superstars teasing potential changes in their gimmicks.

There is a big spoiler for Crown Jewel 2021 but we have kept the report on the last page to keep you from accidentally reading the update against your wishes.

The article discusses some of the biggest stories that have dominated WWE headlines over the last 24 hours. So, without further ado, let’s begin.

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#7 Paul Heyman shares a clever “spoiler” ahead of Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar at WWE Crown Jewel 2021

Paul Heyman has played an important role in the Universal Championship feud between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar. On one side, his former client keeps insisting that Heyman is still helping him. On the other hand, Reigns oscillates between trusting Heyman and asking him to prove his loyalty.

All of this has accounted for brilliant story-telling ahead of their title match at Crown Jewel 2021.

Everyone has questions about Paul Heyman’s true allegiance. Many believe that Reigns is playing a long game while others are speculative about Heyman’s secret association with Lesnar.

Recently, Paul Heyman took to his social media accounts and shared a clever video, disclosing a “spoiler” of the upcoming match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar. One of the biggest WWE personalities hyped up the title bout without revealing details.

"Exclusive! Spoiler for Crown Jewel!" Heyman wrote. "Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar... This Thursday - LIVE on Peacock and WWE Network. I hate to spoil the ending of what is the biggest box office match of 2021, but... Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman, and I will be walking down the aisle at Crown Jewel with the reigning defending undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion... and I assure you, I will be leaving Crown Jewel with the WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion!"

The video quickly fired speculations on social media as Heyman never specified who he is referring to when he says “Universal Champion” twice in his speech. Last week on SmackDown, The Beast Incanate left The Tribal Chief speechless with just one line.

It will be exciting to see what’s in store for Reigns, Lesnar and, most importantly, Heyman, following the huge Universal championship bout scheduled for the pay-per-view.

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#6 Alexa Bliss teases a change in WWE gimmick

Alexa Bliss played a dark character inspired by Bray Wyatt’s “The Fiend” that she continued for months after the latter’s release from the company. She even challenged Charlotte Flair for the RAW Women’s Championship at Extreme Rules but failed. Since then, the multi-time champion has been on hiatus.

Recently, she took to Twitter to share an interesting GIF that has drawn the attention of fans. Until recently, all her posts teased a darker side to the personality but this GIF is different.

In it, she seemingly reverts to her old self, teasing a big change in the coming weeks. As long as she is medically cleared, it is being speculated that Bliss will make an appearance on RAW next week on the season premiere but as the “Goddess” – her old on-screen persona.

#5 Vince Russo criticizes Finn Balor's booking on WWE RAW this week

Finn Balor made an appearance on WWE RAW this week and faced Mace in a singles match. The former Universal Champion picked up a convincing victory before stranding face to face with Xavier Woods. Both superstars are set to face each other in the King of the Ring tournament finals at Crown Jewel, and this segment was used to hype up their upcoming bout.

Following the episode, Vince Russo criticized Finn Balor's booking against Mace and stated that the latter would eat the former Universal Champion for lunch. He insisted that no one would believe the result, especially considering their size difference.

"Not only is he (Finn Balor) here this week against Mace and you know it's a jobber match, but when they're standing in the ring together, Mace should kill this guy. And bro, we know he doesn't even have a chance, but when you look at them next to each other, he should eat Finn Balor for lunch," Russo said.

Russo further argued that Mace should have been booked better on RAW instead of making him work alongside a "stupid" partner as he could not differentiate between the two superstars. He is also unsure if he will be excited to see Balor vs. Woods in the King of the Ring tournament final at WWE Crown Jewel 2021.

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#4 T-Bar to go back to his previous WWE gimmick?

Mace's former tag team partner, T-Bar, also teased a potential change in his on-screen persona with a cryptic tweet. He performed under the name "Dominik Dijakovic" and enjoyed a lot of success on the Black and Gold brand right before his move to the main roster.

T-Bar arrived on RAW as part of RETRIBUTION, and after the group disbanded, he worked alongside Mace before the duo was split up during the 2021 WWE Draft. He posted a picture of an eye painted in gold and black that many have associated with his theme in NXT, "Feast Your Eyes." Could Dijakovic be back in action next week on the season premiere of the Red brand?

#3 WWE veteran says Keith Lee will never get over

Former WWE writer Vince Russo recently said that Keith Lee would "never get over it." He referred to his experience with the company and explained why Lee won't appeal to the casual audience.

"Bro, I get so much heat, but because of my experience and all the talents that I worked with and stuff and I could sit here and tell you, never going to get over, never going to get over, never going to get over, and I'm telling you from a casual fan's point of view. That's what I'm telling you from, and I said it with all these guys, bro; I said it with every single one of these guys," Vince Russo stated.

Keith Lee was missing from television since February 2021. He recently returned on RAW and has been renamed Bearcat Lee in a bid to pay homage to late pro-wrestler Bearcat Wright. What's in store for him in the coming weeks?

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#2 Karrion Kross' subtle reaction to rumors about the potential change in his gimmick

Recent backstage reports suggested that the company is leaning towards changing Karrion Kross' gimmick. These alterations would include Kross portraying a character that is "psycho yet still calm and cool." However, there was no mention of Scarlett potentially joining him on the main roster.

Kross took to Twitter and quoted a famous line from the 1995 movie "Heat" that said:

"Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner."

He further responded to a few replies who compared his recent picture to that of Agent 47 from the popular Hitman game and movie franchise. Could this be his style of portraying a "psycho yet still calm and cool" character on the screen? And most importantly, will the helmet continue to be a part of his attire?

#1 [WARNING: Spoiler Ahead] What will happen at WWE Crown Jewel 2021?

The only WWE rumor from today’s roundup has been put on the last page to shield them from readers who do not wish to hear backstage reports pertaining to Crown Jewel 2021. So far, four title matches have been confirmed for the show. The main event will likely feature the Universal Championship match against Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns.

Big E will put his WWE Championship on the line against Drew McIntyre. Becky Lynch is set to defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks in a triple-threat match.

And finally, RK-Bro will put their WWE RAW Tag Team Championships on the line against AJ Styles and Omos. The latest reports claim that none of the aforementioned titles will change hands at the pay-per-view later this week.

Apart from these matches, Crown Jewel will also feature the King of the Ring tournament’s final between Xavier Woods and Finn Balor. Edge and Seth Rollins will look to conclude their brutal rivalry in their Hell in a Cell bout. Additionally, Goldberg is determined to avenge his son during the No Holds Barred match against Bobby Lashley.