WWE Rumor Roundup: Former 3-time Champion to join Daniel Bryan's new faction?, Company completely against Iconic multi-time World Champion's return - 23rd March 2020

Welcome to another edition of the WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring to you the biggest and most sensational stories and rumors of the day.

With the threat of Covid-19 looming, WWE is still trying their best to give the fans great weekly action. Moreover, WrestleMania 36 is set to take place on 2 days this time - 4th and 5th April.

While most matches are already set for the big show, there are still some additions expected to happen on the card. There are also reports that WWE is 'negative' to the idea of popular Superstar's return.

Let us take a look at the biggest stories of the day:

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#5 Chad Gable offers to join Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak

I could fit a 747 through the gap in those elbows. And where’s the lat control?When you guys are truly ready, let me know... https://t.co/qlmNS2dXX4

— Chad Gable (@WWEGable) March 22, 2020

Chad Gable is not only a former Olympian but has also held the Tag-Team Championships across all 3 brands in WWE - RAW, Smackdown and NXT.

The former 3-time Champion who now goes by the name Shorty G has been stuck in limbo as of late after his lacklustre feud with Sheamus got over. Meanwhile, Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak have formed a new alliance where the two technically gifted Superstars are seen helping each other 'prepare'.

Gable recently hinted on Twitter that he would like to join the two when they are truly ready. To which, Daniel Bryan also replied by asking people how they would feel about a new faction with himself, Drew Gulak and Shorty G.

Curious on people’s thoughts of @WWEGable adding on to the already fantastic coaching @DrewGulak. What would you all think of a #BryanGulakGableConnection?

Daniel Bryan is known to be an influential Superstar backstage and WWE listen to his ideas. If the former WWE Champion wants to form this new faction, there is a high chance that we will see Shorty G getting a new lease of life soon.

#4 WWE doesn't want CM Punk to return

CM Punk is one of the most iconic WWE Champions of all time. The 5-time World Champion had left the company in 2014 and wasn't seen anywhere near WWE for the longest time before he joined WWE Backstage as an analyst last year.

Even though Punk has hinted a few times that he would be open to a return, there are reports suggesting that WWE is not at all interested in his return. Here is what Dave Meltzer of The Observer stated in this regard:

“I think it’s one show a month but as far as how long, I don’t know. I do know that WWE is pretty negative on the idea of Punk wrestling, more than I thought they would be but they are. I think the idea is between Bill Goldberg and Edge and Undertaker and people like that, they’ve got their fair share of guys like that. There’s a lot of bitterness. Apparently there’s more bitterness on the WWE side right now than on the Punk side. I would have thought it would be the other way around.” (H/T: PWmania)

#3 Baron Corbin to face Elias at WrestleMania 36

Baron Corbin has been feuding with Elias as of late on SmackDown. While no match has been announced as of yet, there have been reports suggesting that King Corbin will be taking on The Drifter at this year's WrestleMania 36.

King Corbin's last feud was with Roman Reigns, who will be facing Goldberg for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania. With WrestleMania 36 being a two-day event, WWE needs more and more matches to fill the card.

Here is what CSS stated:

Although WWE hasn’t made it official yet, Baron Corbin vs. Elias is happening at WrestleMania 36.

Baron Corbin faced Kurt Angle last year at WrestleMania and managed to defeat the former WWE Champion in his very last match for the company. While neither Corbin nor Elias has been particularly hot as of late, the two men have been given a big opportunity to make a major splash.

The WrestleMania card is already stacked, and with this match to be added soon, there is no shortage of high-stakes match at this year's mega-show!

#2 Jeff Hardy to get a shot at the World Championship

The Charismatic Enigma Jeff Hardy made his much-awaited return to SmackDown a few weeks back when he faced Baron Corbin in the first-ever empty arena SmackDown.

While Jeff Hardy's brother Matt Hardy has joined AEW, Jeff's contract had been extended with the WWE due to his injury. While speaking on WWE's The Bump, Hardy spoke about what he wants to achieve before his current run with WWE is over.

“I think I have a few more great years left in me and that’s another goal I want to achieve, because I love the new design of the Universal Championship and the WWE Championship, so I want to capture that one more time.”

Jeff Hardy is a former WWE Champion and was one of the biggest stars in WWE before he left for Impact Wrestling. Though Jeff Hardy has been kept in the mid-card ever since he returned in 2018, it will be intersting to see if WWE decide to put the top Championship on the Daredevil yet again.

#1 Edge reveals interesting details on his return

The Rater R Superstar finally made his in-ring return after 9 years at Royal Rumble 2020. The former WWE Champion will now be facing Randy Orton at this year's WrestleMania 36.

While on a media call recently, Edge talked about how WWE managed to keep his return at the Rumble a secret from everyone:

I flew in a private jet, it was all secretive. They shoved me in a golf cart and I hid and they threw me in the dressing room. It was all so crazy and it wasn't until I got home that I went 'Ok, that happened'.

Edge also talked about how his hardships finally paid off and he is back doing what he loves. He stated that he loves telling stories and being involved in the storytelling process.

That's what I get off on and that's why acting was so fun for me because I was still a part of telling and crafting stories and I'm very hands-on with all of these things. I'd like to be involved in every process of it from the ground-up.