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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring the biggest rumors and stories from the world of WWE.
In today's edition, we will take a look at former multi-time WWE World Champion's issues with Brock Lesnar. The article will also take a look at the reason behind Roman Reigns not being a part of the Elimination Chamber match while Drew McIntyre will be defending his WWE Championship inside the hellish structure.
Apart from that, we will take a look at multiple other topics including reasons for a former United States Champion not becoming a top-level Superstar, and much more.
So without further ado, let's dive in and check out the biggest stories and rumors of the day:
#5 Kurt Angle initially had backstage heat with Brock Lesnar in WWE
Kurt Angle recently spoke about his experience working with Brock Lesnar while talking on his podcast, The Kurt Angle Show. The former WWE Champion revealed that the two men did not initially get along because of something Brock Lesnar had said.
While Kurt Angle is a former Olympic Gold Medalist in amateur wrestling, even Brock Lesnar has a background in amateur wrestling. Angle revealed that Lesnar had said he would crush Angle in an amateur match, which did not sit well with him.
“Someone asked him how he’d do against me in an amateur wrestling match and Brock said 'I’d crush him, I’m too big for him'. That was like, okay we have a problem, I’m going to have to confront Brock because when the boys start talking it gets really crazy."
Although Kurt Angle initially found Lesnar's comments disrespectful, he said the incident helped break the ice between them.
''It actually broke the ice between us, now we could start communicating and feel comfortable around each other.''
In fact, the comfort level between Angle and Lesnar became so good that the two men started traveling together on the road.
#4 John Cena to face Drew McIntyre at WWE WrestleMania 37?
Drew McIntyre is set to defend the WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber. However, it is unlikely that The Scottish Warrior will lose the title at the upcoming pay-per-view. This raises a bigger question — Who is the WWE Champion going to face at WrestleMania 37?
As per Vince Russo, the only name that could fit the bill is John Cena. Speaking on SportsKeeda's Legion of RAW, Russo said he doesn't think Sheamus will be facing McIntyre at WrestleMania. In his opinion, John Cena will most likely return to face the top RAW Superstar.
"I can't believe they are going with Drew McIntyre and Sheamus at WrestleMania. I really can't. Hopefully, it's a smokescreen for something else. To me, the only one is, and he is kind of kayfabing it, and that's why I'm thinking, you know, it may be something. Bro, the only one you can put in that match is Cena. Really the only one.''
With rumors suggesting that Edge will choose Roman Reigns as his WrestleMania opponent, Russo believes John Cena would be the perfect pick to face Drew McIntyre.
#3 Arn Anderson says that Carlito was not WWE Championship material
Carlito returned to WWE at this year's Royal Rumble after an absence of almost 10 years. The former United States Champion looks to be in great shape and we will likely be seeing much more of the 'cool' Superstar.
Speaking on his podcast, pro wrestling legend Arn Anderson talked about Carlito's first stint with WWE and why he was never pushed as a main-event player. Anderson stated that Carlito was more of a 'gimmick character' which is why he would've never become the WWE Champion.
"For the big title? No, because he was a gimmick. Character. Entertaining character and I don't think he would have had the dedication because he was a big kid, and he was having fun. That's great if you are one of the troops."
Carlito had become one of the top mid-carders in WWE before he left the company several years ago.
His feud with John Cena is considered the highlight of his career. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Carlito in WWE. Let's see if he will finally be able to enter the main-event title picture.
#2 WWE Superstar Cesaro claims he will become the next Universal Champion
The Swiss Cyborg Cesaro has been on a roll in WWE Smackdown as of late. He has picked up big wins against former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan and qualified for the SmackDown Elimination Chamber match. It looks like the former U.S. Champion is finally getting the push he has long deserved.
While speaking to Paul Heyman and Kayla Braxton on Talking Smack, Cesaro issued a warning to Heyman. He claimed to become the next WWE Universal Champion by dethroning Roman Reigns.
“Every single person at home sitting in the, as we call it, Cesaro Section knows it and has ever known it. I appreciate you, I appreciate what you believe in, and that’s why I fight every single day, and I love it. Love, Paul, because I love wrestling. Love will always succeed. Your next Universal Champion, Cesaro, out.”
Many believe Kevin Owens will win the Elimination Chamber match and go on to face Roman Reigns at the PPV. However, there is a strong chance that Cesaro will emerge as the Dark Horse. As a result, he could go on to win his first Elimination Chamber match.
#1 Reason why WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will not compete in the Elimination Chamber
Drew McIntyre will be defending his WWE Championship against five other men at the Elimination Chamber. However, Universal Champion Roman Reigns opted out of the same predicament. He chose to face the winner of SmackDown's Elimination Chamber match instead.
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio revealed the reason behind The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns not being a part of the Elimination Chamber match. He stated that it was merely a way to get more heat on Roman Reigns. Also, WWE may have wanted to make sure that their RAW and SmackDown Elimination Chamber matches are not identical in the stipulation.
“It’s a way to get heat on Reigns. Originally, Reigns was going to be in the chamber match. That was the original idea and then I guess they didn’t want to do it on both shows or something. Whatever…they wanted to tweak it, so they tweaked it.”
The Elimination Chamber pay-per-view is a pitstop on the Road to WrestleMania. Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns are mostly favored to retain their world titles at the event.
