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Welcome to today's edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring the biggest stories and rumors from the world of WWE. In this edition, we will take a look at some interesting topics such as Bayley's break-up with her long-time boyfriend and fiance, a retired Hall of Famer set to make an in-ring return and backstage details on The Miz becoming WWE Champion.
We will also take a look at Daniel Bryan's comments on former WWE Champion CM Punk and what the future may hold for Bryan's feud with Roman Reigns. So without further ado, let's dive right in and take a look at the biggest stories from the day:
#5 Details on WWE Superstar Bayley's break-up with long-time fiance
Bayley's ex-boyfriend Aaron Solow broke the news on Twitter that he and Bayley have decided to part ways. He revealed that the reason behind their split is that they have a completely different idea of what their futures look like.
"Pam and I have come to the realization that we have a completely different idea of what we want our future to look like, because of this we feel that it would be in our best interests to call off our engagement and end our relationship."
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter revealed that the pair had been dating for over 10 years from the time they were part of the California independent circuit.
"Bayley (Pam Martinez, 31) and boyfriend Aaron Solow, who is an independent wrestler who works regularly for AEW on Dark, have broken up. The two have been together for more than ten years dating back to both working on the California independent scene. They got engaged in 2016."
Bayley has become one of the biggest Superstars in WWE, whereas Aaron Solow has become a prominent feature on AEW Dark.
#4 Mark Henry says that he will return to WWE for another match
Not only is Mark Henry the World's Strongest Man, but he is also a former World Champion in WWE. The Hall of Famer retired soon after WrestleMania 33 and has stayed away from in-ring competition ever since.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Mark Henry said that he will be returning to the ring within the next six months. Henry noted that he is lighter and in much better shape now. The WWE icon, who was last seen at RAW's Legends Night episode being insulted by Randy Orton, said he was open to having a match against The Viper.
"Now, I'm walking on two feet, and I'm 325 pounds. I'm lighter, trimmer than I've ever been, and I plan on having a match sometime in the next six months. I just want to have one match, and if Randy is the guy, then so be it. But, believe me, I'll be ready, and I won't be on one foot in a push scooter."
Mark Henry is truly a legend in WWE and having him back, even for just one more match, would certainly have the fans excited.
#3 WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan takes a shot at CM Punk
Former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan sent an intense message to Paul Heyman on Talking Smack. The 'Yes Movement' leader told Heyman that he has been the best wrestler in the world long before his former client CM Punk started using the same moniker.
“I want you to give this message to Roman Reigns. I am no longer putting myself on the backburner. I am no longer putting other people first. I am going out to take what’s mine, and that’s the reign that I’ve had before CM Punk, and that’s the best damn wrestler in the world.”
Daniel Bryan won the SmackDown Elimination Chamber match and ensured himself a shot at Roman Reigns' Universal Championship on the same night. However, The Tribal Chief made quick work of the former WWE Champion, taking advantage of Bryan being exhausted after his Elimination Chamber match.
Though Roman Reigns will now enter a program with the Royal Rumble winner, Edge, leading to WrestleMania, it will be interesting to see where the story between Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns heads.
#2 WWE legend's idea for a storyline with Lacey Evans was rejected
WWE icon Ric Flair recently spoke on the Busted Open Radio podcast. The Nature Boy opened up about his ideas for his storyline with Lacey Evans and his daughter Charlotte Flair. The program saw Ric Flair side with Lacey Evans as she continued to torment The Queen every week.
The storyline had to be nixed because of Lacey Evans' real-life pregnancy. Ric Flair revealed that he wanted to get back in the ring as part of the story, but his ideas were rejected because of health reasons.
"I did have some ideas. The problem was, they wouldn't want me to get in the ring because it's so hard to get me cleared because of my health issues. Even though I have been cleared by my doctors, I just don't think that they are prepared to let me get in the ring. In case something happened, it would never be, like I could have 40 releases, but it would that, why the hell are you doing it? Why the hell did you let him do that?"
Although it seemed as though Lacey Evans and Charlotte Flair were building up for a match at WrestleMania, with the Sassy Southern Belle of WWE out of action, Charlotte Flair will have to find herself another opponent.
#1 Backstage details on The Miz becoming WWE Champion
The Miz shocked the world when he cashed in the MITB contract and became a two-time WWE Champion at Elimination Chamber. The Miz used his MITB contract to pin Drew McIntyre soon after The Scottish Warrior managed to successfully defend his Championship inside the Elimination Chamber.
Not only was McIntyre beat up from his Elimination Chamber match, but he was also a victim of Bobby Lashley's brutal attack. Speaking on the Oral Sessions podcast with Renee Paquette, The Miz revealed how he got to know that he would become the WWE Champion.
"Rocked your world? Imagine me going into... I had no idea. I walk in there and nobody's talking to me. Like, all the creative are like... 'Is anyone's going to tell me what's going on?' The afternoon (when he came to know about him winning the title). Is anyone going to talk to me? And then I went in and figured out what was going on. And I was like, 'okay, this is it.'"
The Miz admitted that even though he has always been in the mix, he never truly believed that he would become WWE Champion again.
