WWE News & Rumor Roundup: Top star gets a new look and name ahead of return, big experiment with Roman Reigns, reason for 6-time champion's absence (September 09, 2021)

#4 Keith Lee gets a new name and look in WWE

Former WWE NXT Champion Keith Lee is set to be named Keith 'Bearcat' Lee going forward. Ahead of this week's RAW, Lee made an appearance for a match in his new look and new monicker.

Recent pictures of Keith Lee sporting his old look with a beard have gone viral. Lee made his appearance during the dark match on RAW in the same look. It is being rumored that the makeover could be a sign of an upcoming heel turn.

Lee has been absent for the majority of 2021, and despite being cleared to compete isn't being used on WWE RAW. It was reported that the reason behind Lee's absence was that WWE was trying out new things with him to see what sticks.

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#3 Stipulation added to Finn Balor vs Roman Reigns at WWE Extreme Rules

The Demon Finn Balor is set to take on Roman Reigns for the Universal title at WWE Extreme Rules this Sunday. Interestingly, it looks like WWE have quietly added a big stipulation to the match.

While it was not referenced on SmackDown last week, this week on RAW a graphic indicated that Balor and Reigns will clash in an extreme rules match. Later on, WWE made it official and announced it on Twitter.

Reigns has run through every opponent who has tried to end his reign as the Universal Champion. Will Balor have the same fate or will The Demon King become a 2-time Universal Champion?