WWE Rumor Roundup - Bo Dallas dating top female Superstar, Former Champion's request for return match rejected, Becky Lynch texts RAW Star - 20th February 2021

Welcome back to another edition of the WWE Rumor Roundup. As always, the lineup features some big stories, and today's Roundup has names that have not been seen on WWE TV for a very long time.

We begin with the latest updates on Bo Dallas' WWE status and future. The former NXT Champion is reportedly dating a current Superstar, and he already has a plan to transition out of wrestling.

In case you're wondering about Aalyah's whereabouts, WWE has dropped a big storyline on SmackDown featuring the 19-year-old star. WWE officials have also rejected a former champion's request to return to the ring for another company.

A RAW Superstar revealed Becky Lynch's influence on her career and how The Man has sent her text messages every week.

We will end the Roundup with an update about Lars Sullivan's new career decision after leaving WWE.

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#5. Bo Dallas reportedly dating Liv Morgan, plans for a post-WWE career revealed

Bo Dallas has not been seen on WWE TV since the Crown Jewel PPV of 2019, and a lot has been speculated about the Superstar's WWE status.

Dave Meltzer reported in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Bo Dallas is still under contract with WWE. However, Bo Dallas is not expected to be used, and he is mostly seen in catering. It should be noted that Dallas is getting paid by the company.

WrestlingNews would note via Meltzer that Dallas is currently dating Liv Morgan, and the couple has begun a real estate business.

Meltzer concluded by stating that Bo Dallas is already planning his way out of wrestling.

"Regarding Bo Dallas (Taylor Rotunda), who is under contract but never used, he is not even brought to TV to sit in catering. He's still getting paid and has a farm living with Morgan, and they've started a family real estate business and studying that to prepare for life after wrestling."

Bo Dallas was once the longest reigning NXT Champion, and he was brought up to the main roster with a lot of promise. However, Bray Wyatt's brother's WWE career hasn't panned out as expected. It seems like he won't be creatively featured on WWE programming ever again.

#4. WWE rejects Kairi Sane's request to return for a match at Stardom show

Kairi Sane was written off WWE TV in July 2019. The former NXT Women's Champion would return to Japan to be with her husband following an emotional WWE farewell.

Kairi Sane is still under contract with WWE as she is the company's brand ambassador in Japan. It has now been revealed by Dave Meltzer that there were plans for Sane to make her in-ring return at Stardom's 10th Anniversary show.

Stardom originally wanted her to compete in a big singles match at the show. An idea for Kairi Sane to appear in Stardom's All-Star Rumble match was also pitched. The final decision, however, was ultimately left to the WWE. Sane was unfortunately unsuccessful in getting the green signal to do the Stardom show.

"Even though she asked, Kairi Hojo (Kairi Sane) was unable to get WWE permission to do the show. They had left it up to WWE. They wanted her in a big singles match but also offered WWE having her do a Rumble with legends."

There was a report going around months ago that Sane had the intention to wrestle after she came back to Japan. Meltzer noted that Sane still has time left on her WWE contract, and there are presently no updates on her in-ring future.

"Sane is still under contract to WWE and works as a Japanese ambassador. There had been talk of her working for Stardom when she returned to Japan after getting married, but she still has time on her deal."

Kairi Sane is still 32 years old, and she will indeed wrestle again someday. However, will it happen at a WWE show or in another company? Only time will tell.

#3. Becky Lynch's influence on Lana's WWE career, text messages revealed

Lana's WWE career has gone in a completely different direction ever since her husband, Miro (fka Rusev), was released from the company.

Lana has been pushed as an underdog wrestler on WWE RAW, and she continues to be featured regularly on the Red brand.

During a recent interview with talkSPORT's Alex McCarthy, Lana revealed Becky Lynch's invaluable support in her career. Lana was grateful to Becky Lynch and said that the former RAW Women's Champion had helped her immensely.

"Becky has helped me a lot. That would be someone that probably people don't know about because of characters, storylines, etc."

Lana has learned tremendously from observing Becky Lynch. While The Man might have been a little tough on Lana on a few occasions, The Ravishing Russian was focused on absorbing all the technicalities about wrestling.

"But man, I have learned so much from Becky! I think partly, before The Man started, at live events, she would be in the match and taking heat, and I would be learning from her. She was so tough on me. But man, if she wasn't tough, I wouldn't be where I am right now. She was so tough - she would always be like 'toughen up!' and this and that."

Becky Lynch texts Lana almost every week, and the Irish Superstar is very proud of the Superstar's rise in the WWE.

"And now, I get texts from her saying 'I'm so proud of you.' She texts me every single week."

Becky Lynch has always motivated Lana, even in some very testing times. Lynch's words of encouragement have driven Lana to continue her development as a WWE performer.

"I'm so thankful for that because when this whole pandemic started, I remember being so discouraged, and I remember her telling me, you're so strong. You're such a strong woman. Now you've got to be who you are. Keep on carrying this, keep working hard, harder than anyone else so we can bring the people back that we love so much – and I remember those words."

Becky Lynch recently gave birth to her daughter Roux, and we don't have many details about her in-ring return. However, Lana has not stopped being a nuisance for Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler on WWE RAW.

#2. WWE drops storyline for Aalyah Mysterio

Aalyah Mysterio's absence from WWE SmackDown has rightfully given rise to several questions. What happened to her on-screen romance with Murphy?

Well, it seems like the angle has been dropped.

Dave Meltzer reported in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE reportedly had no idea how to follow-up on the storyline. Aalyah and Murphy's alliance might be nixed for good.

Regarding the Murphy/Aalyah disappearance, that was noted this week when during the Rollins promo, Murphy was one of the wrestlers at ringside, never pointed out or focused, so he was at TV. It was just an angle dropped. There's no backstory or behind-the-scenes story on it. I guess they had no idea where to take it and thus dropped it.

It was reported a while ago that WWE had originally wanted Rey Mysterio, Dominik, and Murphy to team up for a six-man tag team match against King Corbin, Wesley Blake, and Steve Cutler.

The program was also canceled after Steve Cutler's WWE release. WWE spent a lot of time building up towards the Aalyah-Murphy pairing on TV. Oddly, they have reportedly just decided to drop the storyline altogether.

However, plans change quite often in the WWE, and we shouldn't rule out seeing Aalyah and Murphy back on the Road to WrestleMania 37.

#1. Lars Sullivan's new career after WWE release revealed

Lars Sullivan's low-key WWE release caught everyone off guard as 'The Freak' was considered one of Vince McMahon's projects.

However, Sullivan's murky past, crippling anxiety issues, and a recurring struggle with injuries sadly spelled the end of his WWE career. Sullivan even hinted at quitting wrestling during a chat with Fightful after his release.

The former NXT Superstar might already have a fresh direction. Dave Meltzer reported that Lars Sullivan had begun boxing training, and his goal is to potentially get into bare-knuckle fighting.

It was added that Sullivan has no misconceptions or illusions about his age being a deterring factor while starting his boxing career. Sullivan is currently 32 years old. It was also noted that MMA and Boxing don't have many competitors who are as heavy as Sullivan, who walks around at 330+ pounds.

Lars Sullivan is a legitimate giant who has all the physical features to give bare-knuckle fighting a fair shot. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is also always on the lookout for big names, with Paige Van-Zant being the most recent former UFC fighter to have entered the BKFC ring.

Lars Sullivan's decision to give boxing a shot is a commendable one, and we wish him all the best for his future endeavors.