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We're back with another stacked edition of our WWE News & Rumor Roundup, and as always, we take a look at some of the hottest stories doing the rounds.
We kicked off the lineup with a rising star talking about possibly facing Roman Reigns in the future. During the interview, he revealed that he would have no problems jobbing to the Tribal Chief.
Over on Monday Night, a big talent was tipped to become a future world champion, and it would be interesting to see if the premonition comes true.
Interesting concept art regarding a proposed mask for Alexa Bliss has also found its way on the internet.
Charlotte Flair also continues to be one of the most trending names in pro wrestling, and another controversial backstage story involving Nia Jax has now emerged online.
We wrapped up the WWE News & Rumor Roundup with a story about Vince McMahon's epic backstage reaction to a Cruiserweight match.
#5. WWE SmackDown's Top Dolla says he is ready to job for Roman Reigns
It seems like every superstar wants a match with Roman Reigns, and some of them don't even mind losing to the Tribal Chief.
Top Dolla, aka A.J. Francis, appeared on the 'Jobbing Out' podcast and revealed his desire to face Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown.
The Hit Row member admitted that he would have no problems doing the job to Roman Reigns as stepping into the ring with the WWE Universal Champion in itself would be a win for him.
Top Dolla also mentioned the possibility of having a dream match with John Cena and noted how the promos leading up to their showdown would make for must-watch television.
Here's what Top Dolla had to say about a potential WWE match against Roman Reigns:
"People are like, 'I want to see Top Dolla vs. Roman Reigns,' and then they're like, 'Yeah, but they're going to job him out.' I'm like, 'I'll job for Roman Reigns,' what the hell? Somebody else is like, 'I want to see Top Dolla vs. John Cena for the promos leading up to it. The match would be great too, but he'd just put John Cena over.' Let's be 100% honest; if you're in the ring with Roman Reigns, you're winning. Even if you're not winning, you're winning if you're in the ring with Roman Reigns." H/t Fightful
Top Dallas is reportedly in line for a singles push, and his wish of working a match with Reigns could become a reality sooner rather than later.
#4. AJ Styles tips Omos to be a future WWE Champion
AJ Styles has formed a formidable alliance with Omos on WWE RAW, and the Phenomenal One made a big prediction about his partner during a recent interview with Ring Rules.
AJ Styles has no doubts that Omos will end up becoming a world champion in the WWE. The veteran superstar stated that he and his partner would ideally go after the RAW Tag Team titles before focusing on their respective singles careers.
While Styles is concentrating on reclaiming the tag team belts, he is confident about Omos' bright future in WWE.
"I think first of all we're gonna win our (WWE Raw Tag Team Championship) back (at WWE Crown Jewel). Omos and myself can focus on a singles run if we decide. Like you said before, He'll be a champion — WWE Champion/Universal Champion soon. I have no doubt about it," Styles declared. H/t Fightful
What do you think? Do you see Omos as a future world champion in the WWE?
#3. Concept art for Alexa Bliss' mask revealed
Unfortunately, Bray Wyatt's sudden WWE release brought about an abrupt end to his storyline with Alexa Bliss. It has now been revealed that WWE scrapped plans for Bliss to wear a mask/makeup combo when she started her angle with The Fiend.
Kyle Scarborough, a popular tattoo artist who has worked with several wrestlers, posted two incredible photos of what seems to be the mock-up designs for Alexa Bliss' mask/makeup.
Scarborough was asked to create concept art for the mask idea, and he finally released images of his unfinished work on social media, as you can see below:
"Fun Fact: During the beginning of @AlexaBliss_WWE's run with #TheFiend, I was asked to mock up concept art for a potential mask/makeup combo. #BrayWyatt #AlexaBliss #WWERaw," wrote Scarborough.
Scarborough's concept art sadly didn't make it to WWE TV as the company seemingly dropped the exciting plan.
#2. Nia Jax received WWE locker room support for standing up to Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair's reported backstage issues with Becky Lynch in WWE have resulted in more explosive details emerging from within the company.
In this week's Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Nia Jax's confrontation with Charlotte Flair from RAW a few weeks ago was similar to the recent Becky Lynch situation.
Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax infamously got into an unscripted fight on RAW at the end of August, and the match still makes for an uncomfortable viewing experience on YouTube. Dave Meltzer reported that the female talent were unanimously behind Nia Jax for standing up to Charlotte Flair during the match.
Several members of the WWE roster were glad that Nia Jax didn't allow Charlotte Flair to bully her around after their match transformed into a shoot fight.
Meltzer reported the following:
"The reaction to that match among at least women talent in the locker room was to be solidly behind Jax for standing up to Flair and showing her she can't bully her around, even though Jax was the one who seemingly did the first unprofessional thing that took the match off the rails," said Meltzer.
It's safe to say that Charlotte Flair has a lot of backstage heat in the WWE, and amidst all the speculation about her status, The Queen also seemingly reacted to the rumors with a cheeky tweet.
#1. Vince McMahon's backstage reaction to Cruiserweight title match from WrestleMania 35
Tony Nese sat down with Chris Van Vliet for an insightful interview where the recently-signed AEW star spoke about the backstage reaction to his WrestleMania 35 match.
Tony Nese defeated Buddy Murphy on the Kickoff show for WrestleMania 35 in a 10-minute Cruiserweight Championship match. Nese revealed that Vince McMahon was really pleased with the title contest and even stated that it was the perfect way to begin a WrestleMania show.
The former 205 Live superstar recalled being treated with a lot of respect heading into WrestleMania 35, and he never felt like a 'sideshow' despite being on the pre-show card.
Here's what Tony Nese revealed about Vince McMahon's reaction to his WWE WrestleMania 35 match:
"Not necessarily. There were times where it would cross my mind. Well, it's the kick-off show, but it is what it is. To WWE's credit, they did very well in treating Murphy and me like we were on the main show as well," Nese said. "That whole week, I felt like I was a part of WWE and not on some sideshow. That was really cool. After the match, Vince was in Gorilla. He stood up and said, 'That's how you start WrestleMania.' I don't care what people say; that's cool."
Contrary to public opinion, Vince McMahon was a fan of the Cruiserweights, after all!
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