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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring to you the biggest stories and rumors from the day.
On today's edition, we will take a look at what the future truly holds for The Undertaker after he apparently retired from in-ring competition. Even though The Deadman has hinted at calling it quits, there is a former WWE Champion who wants his rematch with The Undertaker.
We will also take a look at what WWE could be planning for Bobby Lashley and Lana's divorce angle, Chris Jericho on a possible WWE return and more. Before we dive into the biggest stories and rumors of the day, gear up by watching a roundup of last week's most important WWE news and rumors!
#5 Sammy Guevara issues apology after distasteful remarks on WWE's Sasha Banks
AEW Superstar Sammy Guevara has landed himself in a soup after an old tape of him making some disgusting remarks regarding WWE Superstar Sasha Banks surfaced online.
The comments in question were made 4 years ago before Guevara had joined AEW. Even so, AEW has issued an official statement suspending Sammy from the company for the time being.
Sammy Guevara took to Twitter and issued an apology to everyone including Sasha Banks, stating that he had made a stupid and offensive remark in the past and will never forgive himself for doing so:
I’ve made stupid, inappropriate and extremely offensive comments in my past. In my idiotic mind, I thought I was being funny in using words and terms that represent nothing but horror and pain. I am truly sorry for my hurtful words and actions, and I will never forgive myself.
Multiple WWE and AEW Superstars have come out and criticized Sammy for his remarks. AEW have stated that Sammy Guevara will be made to undergo sensitivity training and his future with the company will be determined after he has done so.
#4 WWE Champion Drew McIntyre to face Brock Lesnar or Randy Orton at SummerSlam?
Drew McIntyre will be taking on Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Championship at WWE's next PPV - Extreme Rules. However, it is unlikely that this program will go on for a long period and McIntyre will likely be in need of a new challenger by SummerSlam.
Drew McIntyre has hinted that he would want to face Randy Orton soon, however, as per reports it is more likely that he will be in a rematch against Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam.
Here is what Tom Colohue has stated about the possibility of Drew McIntyre facing Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam:
There has been a lot of talk recently, a lot of it by Drew McIntyre himself as to whether or not Randy Orton could be the challenger come SummerSlam. The expectation is that the main event will be Brock Lesnar in a rematch against Drew McIntyre at Summerslam. That is what is pencilled in at the moment.
He added that the plans may change if WWE decide to have Bobby Lashley face Brock Lesnar instead for his return match.
#3 Chris Jericho on if he will ever return to WWE
Chris Jericho has become the focal point of AEW ever since the former WWE Champion decided to jump ship and lead the new company in its 'war' against WWE.
The former AEW Champion, Chris Jericho was part of a Q& A session where he was asked if he would be returning to WWE for a special appearance. Chris Jericho stated that he hopes to be with AEW for a long time, so him going back to WWE is out of the question for now.
A. I can't, I'm still under contract for the next little while," Jericho said. "B. I don't think I would be into doing a one-out, a one-off for anybody, especially WWE. I hope to be with AEW for a long, long, long time. So I hope that answers our question." H/t: WrestlingInc
Chris Jericho became the first AEW Champion in the company by defeating Hangman Page. He lost the title to Jon Moxley who is now the reigning AEW Champion
#2 Details on WWE's Lana and Bobby Lashley's 'divorce'
Last week on WWE RAW, we saw Bobby Lashley state that he wants a divorce from Lana. While many fans thought that this may be a storyline that will be pursued, it is quite possibly just a way to write off Lashley and Lana's pairing now that MVP has become the manager of The Almighty Bobby Lashley.
Tom Colohue revealed what the plans could be for Lana's future:
It looks like we are going to have a tag team between Natalya and Lana instead. It looks like Lana's divorce is going to happen all of the television. And I doubt afterward we are going to hear any mention in the future of Lana marrying Bobby Lashley.
Lana and Natalya have shown that they have great chemistry with each other in their reality show - Total Divas, and it will be interesting to see their team on WWE RAW. Natalya has not received much focus as of late and it would be a good way to re-invent her by having Lana in her corner.
#1 AJ Styles wants another match with The Undertaker
WWE legend The Undertaker has announced his retirement from active competition on the last episode of WWE Network's 'The Last Ride' where he stated that unless Vince McMahon wants him to return in case of an emergency, he is done with in-ring competition.
While speaking to Sports Illustrated, WWE Superstar AJ Styles hinted that he hopes for one more match against The Undertaker.
There is still hope The Undertaker is going to have one more match. You can’t blame him if he decides that this is it. I don’t know how he feels about it. I still have ideas of what we’d do in the ring. I’m going to keep them, I’m going to save them if he ever wants us to have that opportunity together in the ring. It’s all up to Taker, but I’m holding onto those spots.
The Undertaker and AJ Styles faced each other in a Boneyard match at WrestleMania 36 which was won by The Deadman. So it is understandable that The Phenomenal AJ Styles wants to have a rematch against Undertaker.
