'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
In today's roundup, we take a look at the two former Superstars CM Punk thinks will be in the Royal Rumble. Adding to that, we have The Fiend's stunning next opponent, a RAW Superstar teasing using The Rock's People's Elbow finisher and more!
But before we get to all that, we have to get the two headliner makers out of the way.
10-time champion hints at leaving WWE
Matt Hardy has hinted that his time with WWE is coming to an end. The 10-time tag-team champion will see his contract expire soon and reports suggest he will be moving to All Elite Wrestling.
His tweet last night towards the end of Monday Night RAW made things even more clear. He tweeted: “Hope you’re enjoying my #WWE TV appearances.. At this rate there won’t be many more.”
Dave Meltzer has already said that Hardy started the Free The Delete episodes to keep his stocks up. He said:
One of the top names mentioned is Matt Hardy, who has kept his stock up thanks to the return of his W(B)roken character in the Free The Delete episodes he’s released on his YouTube page. Also mentioned was former Bludgeon Brother Luke Harper, who was finally given his WWE release in early December after requesting to be let go back in April. (H/T: LOP)
Superstar to return at Royal Rumble after 12 years
Former WWE Superstar, Shannon Moore could be set for his return to WWE at Royal Rumble. WrestlingNews.co report that he was pulled from his appearances at Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE).
They also report that he has 'contractual obligations' with the WWE and could be used at the pay-per-view. However, they have not reported what role he could have on his return. Sportskeeda's Lennard Surrao has reported that Moore was a coach at the Performance Center back in March 2019.
Killer Kross to debut at WrestleMania weekend
Killer Kross is all set to join WWE and he will be making his debut during WrestleMania weekend according to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select. He claims that the free-agent has not accepted any booking during the Mania weekend and that is a major hint that he is heading to WWE. He reports:
"I was told pretty directly to not expect Killer Kross to be available for bookings during WrestleMania week."
This comes after Dave Meltzer reported that the former IMPACT star held meetings with Triple H. The Wrestling Observer journalist had reported:
"While not signed yet, the betting line is that Kevin Kaser, 34 (Killer Kross) ends up here (WWE). There was thought to be interest in him across the board in wrestling due to his look. Multiple sources said Kaser and Paul Levesque were to have met this week.
It would not be a surprise if Kross does end up at WWE as Scarlett Bordeaux has already joined the company.
Ricochet teases using a version of The People's Elbow
Ricochet has quickly become a fan favourite and is now teasing the use of a very popular finisher, or at least a version of it. The former NXT North American champion tweeted a video that shows him using the initial parts of The People's Elbow and ending with a standing moonsault.
The popularity among the WWE Universe for Ricochet increased this week after he confronted Brock Lesnar on Monday Night RAW. Paul Heyman is reportedly looking to push the former NXT star this year and last night might have been the start of all that.
Also read: 5 reasons why Ricochet confronted Brock Lesnar before Royal Rumble 2020
He looked fearless and claimed that he was not afraid of the WWE Champion. He is looking to pick a fight with the Beast Incarnate and could this be a hint that he might be the one to eliminate Lesnar in the Royal Rumble?
With Ricochet doing all the right things in the ring and potentially debuting the new finisher (something that he has used in NXT) on the main roster, everything could fall into place for him and he might get that massive push.
The Fiend to face Kane at Saudi Arabian PPV!
The Fiend Bray Wyatt is set to face Daniel Bryan at Royal Rumble with his WWE Universal title on the line. The two clashed at Survivor Series as well but Bryan was unable to get the win and Wyatt retained the title.
Now, WWE have set their sights on the Saudi Arabian pay-per-view that is set to take place next month. They have already booked a match for The Fiend who will be facing Kane in Riyadh.
It seems very clear that Wyatt will be attacking Kane in the coming weeks as the Devil's Favourite Demon is helping Daniel Bryan. The former WWE Champion returned to SmackDown last week and the distraction helped Bryan attack Wyatt from behind.
Kane has performed at the Saudi Arabian pay-per-view before as well. He was involved in a tag-team match that saw him and The Undertaker team up to face Triple H and Shawn Michaels.
Kane is the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee right now and features as a part-time Superstar.
CM Punk wants Hall of Famer and Former Nexus member to return at Royal Rumble
WWE on FOX tweeted out a question for the fans on Twitter yesterday, and CM Punk replied! They asked the WWE Universe who will be making a return at the Royal Rumble and the former WWE Champion pointed out Wade Barrett and Papa Shango.
Punk tagged Wade Barrett in the tweet while using a photo of WWE Hall of Famer, Papa Shango as well. The return of the two is not off the cards, but WWE have dropped no hint whatsoever.
They always have surprise appearances in the Rumble every year and this year, they have just 8 more slots to fill. 22 current stars have already registered their name for the Rumble this year with Brock Lesnar entering at #1.
The fans are hoping for Punk to return, but that looks highly unlikely right now. The former Champion is currently working with FOX on WWE Backstage along with former Monday Night RAW commentator, Renee Young and WWE Hall of Famer, Booker T.
