WWE Rumor Roundup: Former Universal Champion suspended; AEW star and 6-time Champion returning; Former World Champion to join RETRIBUTION? Jon Moxley remembers The Shield- 26th November 2020

Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring to you the biggest stories and rumors of the day. It has been an exciting week for WWE fans as Survivor Series delivered a great show and kicked off a new phase in WWE.

In today's edition of the Rumor Roundup, this article will take a look at many interesting topics such as the suspension of Braun Strowman for his actions on RAW, Vince McMahon being harassed backstage by a top WWE Superstar, Braun Strowman joining RETRIBUTION, and much more.

So without further ado, let us check the biggest stories and rumors from the day:

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#5 Braun Strowman suspended by WWE; could be joining RETRIBUTION

Braun Strowman attacked WWE official on RAW this week. In response, WWE announced that Strowman will be suspended indefinitely for his actions.

The former WWE Universal Champion did not take kindly to this news and reacted by posting an angry Tweet, saying that he deserves a WWE Championship shot instead of getting a suspension.

Really? You’re gonna suspend me for what expecting what I’ve earned? Everyone and their brother knows what I’ve done to get here and I’ve more than earn a title opportunity. To hell with this place & all the backstage politics BULLSH**!!!

Interestingly, one of the replies to Braun Strowman's comment was from RETRIBUTION member T-Bar who had tagged their leader Mustafa Ali. Thus, this sparked rumors of The Monster Among Men Braun Strowman possibly joining the faction on Monday Night RAW.

Having a former World Champion would certainly help make RETRIBUTION more relevant as the group has been the victim of poor booking by WWE, leading to them becoming almost irrelevant.

There have been reports suggesting that Braun Strowman will be facing Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at TLC. It will be interesting to see how that happens given Strowman's suspension.

#4 Hurricane Helms to return to WWE as a backstage agent

Gregory Helms had been furloughed by the WWE along with many other agents earlier this year owing to the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, Mike Johnson of PWInsider revealed that Helms was a backstage agent at WWE Survivor Series as well as Monday Night RAW.

A six-time champion in WWE, Helms was last seen on television at AEW Full Gear when he participated in the cinematic match between Matt Hardy and Sammy Guevera. While speaking to Busted Open earlier this year, Helms stated that he understood being furloughed and did not hold it against.

"I completely understand. Nobody is buying tickets, no live events, I understand cutting costs. We have to, as people, prepare for life once we get over this. I was being paid to sit at home and do nothing. That can only last so long. Do I wish it was different? Of course. I really loved that job. I would review scripts and give feedback, but other than that, there's really a lot that I wasn't able to do. Most of the producers they kept are the ones that live there and don't have to travel."

Apart from Shane Helms, even Fit Finlay has returned to his role as a backstage agent.

#3 WWE Champion Drew McIntyre 'harassed' Vince McMahon backstage

Drew McIntyre has truly shined as a top WWE Superstar in 2020. The Scot not only won the Royal Rumble this year but went on to become a 2-time WWE Champion as well. However, his rise to the top wasn't easy.

Speaking to The Scotsman, Drew McIntyre revealed how he had to 'harass' WWE Chairman to get what he wanted. McIntyre also spoke about how the UK had become a global hub for pro-wrestling and what WWE could do to expand their market.

"The UK has some of the most passionate loyal fans. The superstars look forward to it because they don't understand why the crowds are so rowdy - we have football crowds who chant, go mental, get drunk, it's home for me, but for the rest of the superstars they think it's cool to get over - my goal is to make it happen in future and it's going to happen because I'm gonna harass [WWE chief executive] Vince McMahon until it does. I talk a lot of crap online with Tyson Fury and Chris Sutton in particular - but whatever it takes to get the UK a significant PPV I'll do. I have plans that I won't mention publicly but the big one I will, and the one that WILL happen, is getting a WWE PPV back to the UK."

Hopefully, WWE finally decides to host one of the big four PPVs in the UK soon.

#2 Jon Moxley talks about his time in WWE as part of The Shield

Jon Moxley, fka Dean Ambrose, is having the run of his life with AEW. The AEW Champion has been going strong with a 20 match winning streak in AEW and has been portrayed as unstoppable by the company. Speaking to his wife on her podcast Renee Paquette's new 'Oral Sessions' podcast, Moxley opened up about his time in WWE and working with The Shield.

"Those first couple of years, me and The Shield were on the road every week for two years straight – be home for 36 hours. I wouldn't even go home. I would just go to the next town because of going to [my home in] Vegas and turning right back around. I didn't mind. It was an adventure back then. I was having a great time." H/t WrestlingInc and Mehdy Labriny''

While Jon Moxley's WWE career never truly took off despite him being a former WWE Champion, moving to AEW has made him the top star that he always believed he was.

#1 Murphy reveals details about working with Rey Mysterio in WWE

Murphy has been on the receiving end of a major push in WWE. The former Cruiserweight Champion has become one of SmackDown's biggest stars after his alliance with the Mysterio family.

Murphy, who is the on-screen boyfriend of Rey Mysterio's daughter Aalyah, recently spoke to Corey Graves on After The Bell. Seth Rollin's former underling stated how much working with Rey Mysterio means to him and what he has learned from the former WWE Champion.

It’s awesome working with him in-ring, and it’s awesome to get in there with Dom. Obviously, he’s so new to all of this and he holds his own, he listens. Man, it’s fun. Being there with Rey is fun anyway because you’re in there with Rey. But being in there with Dom is like another learning curve and makes you better. It’s a challenge and challenges are fun. And the whole storyline, obviously it’s gone for a long, long time. There have been hiccups in there and whatnot, but I feel like it’s because people aren’t used to having something go for so, so long. H/T: 411Mania

It will be interesting to see what direction Murphy's career will take now that he is finally done with his feud against Seth Rollins.