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Hello, and welcome to the 20th September edition of the WWE Rumor Roundup. On today's rumor roundup, we take a look at an exclusive news story about Brock Lesnar's return, a title changing hands at a Live Event, Triple H's opinion on a forgotten star, and more.
Let's take a look at the 20th September rumor roundup:
#1 Vince McMahon made the decision to bring back Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar returned to WWE television this past week and challenged Kofi Kingston to a match at the October 4th edition of SmackDown, which will also be the very first show on FOX. Kingston accepted Lesnar's challenge before being F5'd by the former Universal Champion.
Sportskeeda's very own Tom Colohue has now reported the backstage details that went into Lesnar's return. Apparently Vince McMahon added Lesnar late on and was not "requested" by SmackDown's Executive Director, Eric Bischoff. The report states that Bischoff was aware of Lesnar appearing on SmackDown.
The storyline and planning for the Lesnar appearance was done late in the day, with the script written by Paul Heyman, who is the current Executive Director of RAW, but also the on-screen advocate of Lesnar.
The report indicates that Bischoff didn't have a big role to play in the Lesnar appearance on SmackDown.
Lesnar and Kingston will face off on October 4 on FOX's first show, with Kingston defending his WWE Championship that he won at WrestleMania 35.
#2 24/7 title changes hands
WWE's Superstars wrestled in Manila, Philippines, and we saw a title change! EC3, who has been all but forgotten on WWE television, won the 24/7 title, albeit briefly.
Following his match with Chad Gable, which he lost, EC3 pinned R-Truth to win the 24/7 title for the second time, but he lost it quickly as R-Truth got a hand from Gable to win back the title.
#3 Next Superstar in line for a push
Chad Gable reached the 2019 King of the Ring final but lost to Baron Corbin. He was one of the many Superstars who did not have much to do over the last few months, after his tag team with Robert Roode broke up, but it seems that there could be something interesting coming up for him.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter are reporting that Vince McMahon sees potential in him and that he could be in line for a push soon:
"Even though Gable is doing this gimmick that screams undercard babyface, we’re told Vince [McMahon] really likes and appreciates him and considers this a push."
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The report further goes on to reveal that the jokes about his height aren't going to be detrimental to him.
Gable attacked Corbin during the King of the Ring winner's coronation which indicates that the feud is not over yet.
#4 Triple H on Lio Rush
Lio Rush returned this past week on NXT, on the very first NXT show on USA Network, which surprised many. Rush was reportedly not liked by the WWE locker room, with reports suggesting that he wanted to leave the company.
Triple H, in a conference call after NXT, revealed what he truly felt about the former manager of Bobby Lashley: (H/T Cageside Seats)
"Lio Rush, he’s just a phenomenal, energetic and money performer to me and I’m thrilled that we can put him in the show and have him showcase what he does, he was spectacular tonight."
Rush spoke about how he did not have much money with a few reports suggesting he had backstage heat, which rubbed his fellow Superstars the wrong way. With his return at NXT, it suggests that all is good and we can expect to see him more on Wednesday nights henceforth.
Rush has won an opportunity to face 205 Live Champion Drew Gulak after defeating Oney Lorcan on NXT.
#5 Triple H reveals what Vince McMahon told him before and after NXT show
Triple H is the brains behind NXT and its success, with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon apparently having little influence on the brand.
The Game revealed what McMahon told him before and after the first NXT show on USA Network this past week.
"He was sending me little texts counting me down, '20 minutes!' You know? Which I thought was great because it was just fun. And then he sent me a few texts throughout the show. He watched the entire thing. I'm sure he's at the office, probably at a meeting while he was doing it, but he enjoyed it, he loved it, he thought the talent did a hell of a job, thought they knocked it out of the park," said Triple H on what Vince McMahon told him. (H/T WrestlingInc)
The Game said that the WWE Chairman sent him a text after the show ended and congratulated him, and also revealed that McMahon "embraces the difference".
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