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Welcome back to another edition of Sportskeeda's daily WWE Rumor Roundup. We are here every day taking a look at the biggest stories from the world of WWE.
Today's lineup has some big names as well as some big stories to cover. We start with CM Punk and his teaser about an upcoming announcement. The former WWE Superstar also answered several interesting questions during a recent Q&A session on Twitter.
AJ Styles also revealed that he has no interest in facing CM Punk as he just isn't a fan of the former WWE Superstar.
A WWE Hall of Famer also revealed what Brock Lesnar told him regarding his desired opponent. A surprising update on Otis' MITB contract has also been revealed which could prevent a possible cash-in.
Finally, we may have received a confirmation about the identity of the SmackDown mystery woman.
#5. Former WWE Champion CM Punk teases a big announcement
CM Punk was involved in a Q&A session recently, and as always, the former WWE Superstar's responses to several fan questions went viral.
Punk had revealed earlier this year on Instagram that he was set to make a huge announcement; however, nothing ever came out if it. Punk was asked about the announcement during the recent Q&A session, and he responded that he would have to wait until mass gatherings are safe again.
Here's what Punk wrote:
"Nope! Gotta wait until mass gatherings are SAFE (not just allowed)."
What could Punk's big announcement be about that the fans need to wait for 'mass gatherings'? It's anyone's guess at this point, but it would undoubtedly be something big.
Punk also shared his thoughts on various other topics during the session, including the backstage reaction to his Piledriver spot with John Cena from years ago, who he felt is the standout star from the current crop of talents, the future of the wrestling business, and much more.
#4. AJ Styles rejects the idea of a WWE match against CM Punk
AJ Styles just doesn't like CM Punk, and the WWE SmackDown Superstar reiterated his stand during his recent Twitch stream.
The Phenomenal One was asked about the possibility of facing CM Punk in a match and Styles shot down the idea by saying that it would never happen.
"Nope. That will never happen... I don't have to go into detail about that one. I think it's pretty obvious where things stand. I'm not a fan." H/t WrestlingInc
Styles had even revealed during an interview with The Times of India earlier this year that he doesn't respect CM Punk.
"I will not react at all coming from a guy like that I don't respect anyway. It doesn't really matter. Look, my job as a performer is to perform and get the mind off all the things that have happened throughout the world. I am not going to react to people saying ridiculous and stupid things."
The former WWE Champion claimed in another Twitch stream that CM Punk is just not worth his time. He also said Punk falls in the category of those people who like to garner attention, even if it done in a bad manner.
#3. WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle reveals Brock Lesnar wants to face Jon Jones
As things stand, Brock Lesnar is a free agent whose WWE contract expired at WrestleMania 36. There have been various rumors doing the rounds about Lesnar's future over the past few weeks, and they include a potential move to AEW and a return to UFC.
However, Lesnar is widely expected to re-sign with the WWE when Vince McMahon feels the need to get the Beast Incarnate back on TV. Until then, Lesnar will continue his hiatus, but the former WWE Champion still harbors a desire to fight Jon Jones.
During a recent appearance on the WrestlingInc Daily Podcast, Kurt Angle revealed that Brock Lesnar told him that he wants to fight the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
"Brock's told me that several times, that's who he wants...I think that might be the only way to get Brock to fight. I think he just wants Jones."
Lesnar hasn't had an MMA fight since 2016, and while he was set to fight Daniel Cormier in 2018, the proposed dream fight never came to fruition as Lesnar ended up staying in the WWE.
Brock Lesnar, as stated above, is expected to return to WWE when the company begins to chalk out the plans for his comeback match. A UFC return, however, can never be ruled out.
#2. WWE makes a mistake in Otis' Money in the Bank contract
The ongoing storyline on WWE SmackDown with the Money in the Bank contract has seen Miz and Morrison unsuccessful attempts at stealing the MITB contract from Otis.
On this week's episode of SmackDown, the fans were given the opportunity of getting a closeup of the lucrative contract, and they observed a peculiar mistake in the printing.
WrestlingNews.co was quick to highlight the fact that the year mentioned in the contract was 2015. As per the contract, Otis can only cash it in between 6/14/2015 and 6/15/2016.
There are a few possibilities here, and one of them is a potential storyline that could stem out of the mistake in the contract. The other case could be that the WWE legitimately got the dates wrong in the or they may have just recycled an older contract.
What if the contract was tampered with, in an attempt to sabotage Otis' cash-in? Miz has mentioned that there are legal loopholes in the contract that he can exploit with the help of a lawyer. The mistake could ideally be a part of a storyline that plays out on TV that prevents Otis from cashing in the contract.
With Mandy Rose being traded to RAW and The Miz having a role to play in the switch, anything is possible in the storyline.
#1. Identity of the mystery woman on WWE SmackDown
WWE aired another vignette featuring the mystery woman on SmackDown on this week's show, and the fans were given many big clues regarding the identity of the Superstar portraying the new gimmick.
The fans noted on social media that a small tattoo on the mystery woman's arm was similar to what Carmella has one her hand. The women shown during the vignette had blonde hair and the speculation point towards Carmella returning in a different avatar.
The former SmackDown Women's Champion has not been seen on TV for five months ever since the pandemic kicked off in full force.
There were even rumors floating around about Carmella possibly being one the members of RETRIBUTION, however, the latest video package for the SmackDown mystery woman all but confirm Carmella being the WWE Superstar who would play the character on Friday Night SmackDown.
A repackaged Carmella could make for an exciting addition to the SmackDown Women's division. With Mandy Rose being sent to RAW and Sonya Deville being written off TV, Carmella's return to the Blue brand would help add some much-needed depth to the roster.
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