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It's been quite a busy week in the WWE, and the biggest story hasn't even been about the product.
Zelina Vega's shocking WWE release has been the most discussed topic in the business. More details on her WWE departure and its aftermath are now starting to do the rounds.
While WWE is preparing for Survivor Series, the company is also shaping up plans for WrestleMania 37. There are talks of having a first-time-ever match at the biggest PPV of the year. Meanwhile, a top Superstar from SmackDown is also set to go on a well-deserved hiatus.
Becky Lynch has kept a low profile during her pregnancy, but fans now have an update on her due date. Finally, The Undertaker and Kane reveal the Superstar who should have broken the streak instead of Brock Lesnar.
Let's dive right into the latest edition of the WWE Rumor Roundup.
#5 A new WWE WrestleMania plan has been discussed for Edge
Edge is currently out with a torn triceps injury. He is expected to be back in action in time for WrestleMania 37.
The long-standing rumor for Edge has been a match with Randy Orton at the Show of Shows. While that might still be the plan at the moment, WWE has also talked about having another match for the Rated-R Superstar.
WrestleVotes reports that WWE is considering a match between The Fiend and Edge for WrestleMania 37.
"WrestleMania update: Source states that while Edge vs. Randy Orton has been the long-standing plan, and still is at the moment, the idea of Edge vs. The Fiend has been discussed a great deal for the show."
Dave Meltzer had previously reported that the plan for Randy Orton and Edge's WrestleMania 37 match was for it to have an "I Quit" stipulation. The company intends to book a conclusive end to the storyline, but the plan could change as WrestleMania 37 grows closer.
Randy Orton is the reigning WWE Champion, but he also has a target on his back, which has jeopardized his title reign.
The creative plans for WrestleMania 37 are still not set in stone, and a concrete decision will only be made as WWE approaches the Royal Rumble PPV.
Which match would you like to see at WrestleMania 37? Edge against Randy Orton, or Edge versus "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt?
#4 Update on Becky Lynch's due date and WWE status
Becky Lynch has not been seen on WWE TV since the May 11th episode of Monday Night RAW. On the episode, she relinquished the RAW Women's Championship and handed it over to Asuka.
Becky Lynch has not been all that active on social media during her pregnancy, but fans now have an update regarding the due date.
Dave Meltzer revealed on the Wrestling Observer Radio's latest edition that Becky Lynch is expected to give birth in a week or two.
As Sportskeeda had reported via WrestlingNews.co around a month ago, Vince McMahon hopes for Becky Lynch to be available for WrestleMania 37.
If WWE can get fans back in attendance for WrestleMania and Becky Lynch is ready to make her in-ring return, a possible feud between The Man and Ronda Rousey should be expected to kick off in early 2021.
WrestlingNews.co's report stated the following:
"Vince is hoping for Becky to be back in January or February to start the one on one feud with Ronda. Vince wants WrestleMania to be the show that says 'WWE is back. We can't do Becky vs. Ronda in the Thunderdome with no fans. He wants the fans back, and they will be back by the time Mania rolls around."
Becky Lynch is one of the most marketable names in the WWE. Her comeback would be a great help, as the company experiences a slump in the RAW ratings.
Nothing is confirmed, but we should know more about Becky Lynch's WWE status after she gives birth.
#3 WWE's reason for releasing Zelina Vega
Zelina Vega's WWE release has been received with overwhelming shock by the fans and the wrestling fraternity in general. Wrestlers are equally surprised by the unforeseen WWE departure.
Sports Illustrated have now revealed more details on Zelina Vega's WWE release in a new report. Vega was very vocal about her unhappiness over WWE's third-party edict, and she went on to start an Only Fans account.
Vince McMahon reportedly considered this a breach of Zelina Vega's contract, which was subsequently terminated. The WWE Management felt that Zelina Vega, real name Thea Trinidad, "boxed them into a difficult situation," and the officials were left with no option but to fire her.
WWE told Sports Illustrated that the official reason behind Zelina Vega's release was a "breach of contract."
The company's decision to release Zelina Vega has attracted attention from the SAG-AFTRA Labor Union. The development could bring about some big changes with regards to WWE labeling its talent as independent contractors.
Zelina Vega released the following statement after her WWE release:
"I want to say thank you all very much for the last 3-4 years @WWEUniverse , it was incredible. I would have never have been able to say "this is for you dad" if certain people did not believe in me. I love you all and I couldn't have done it without your support."
Vega will be eligible to work for another company after her 90-day no-compete clause expires in February 2021. Vega has noted that she will continue to wrestle, while also being an active streamer on Twitch.
#2 Update on Seth Rollins' WWE status
WWE wrapped up the storyline between Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio on the most recent episode of SmackDown. However, it seemed like a last-minute decision to end a long-running angle.
Rey Mysterio picked up the win, before Seth Rollins was announced in a match against Murphy for next week's SmackDown.
Dave Meltzer revealed on the Wrestling Observer Radio's latest edition that WWE had to end all of Seth Rollins angles, as the former WWE Champion is scheduled to go on a short hiatus.
"They were going to do the blow-off at some point soon because Seth is only going to be around for another week or two because he is taking time off.
"They had to clean this all up because Seth's taking time off, which they have known; I don't know how long they have known. I've known for maybe, a few days a week maybe. Not even a week. I knew mid-week that Seth was taking time off. Maybe Thursday now that I think about it. That probably just came up this week, and they figured Rey has got to get his win, I guess because Seth out for however long he is going to be out."
Meltzer also noted that Seth Rollins would take some time off after Survivor Series, and the Superstar might only be back in the new year.
#1 Kane and The Undertaker agree that Roman Reigns should have ended The Deadman's WWE WrestleMania streak
The Brothers of Destruction documentary on the WWE Network was, as expected, an insightful viewing experience that brought several previously unknown stories to light.
Kane shared his initial reaction after watching Brock Lesnar break The Undertaker's streak at WWE WrestleMania 30. The Big Red Machine felt that the match's finish was messed up, and he was hoping that the bout would get restarted.
Kane also admitted that "he was mad" when he saw the streak end at WWE WrestleMania 30.
"My reaction, when I was watching, I thought the finish got messed up. I was like, 'they're going to restart the match or something because something got screwed up.' They didn't. I walked out of the room. I was literally so mad about it. I know that the streak wasn't something that anybody had ever planned, and it was just something that had kind of organically evolved, but it had become a part of WrestleMania lore at that point."
The Undertaker revealed that he was informed about the streak ending on the day of the WWE PPV. The Deadman thought he was going over, but Vince McMahon changed his mind during the day. While The Undertaker felt that Lesnar didn't need the win, he accepted the WWE boss' call.
"I got to the arena that day, and I was going over. I mean, we had gone back and forth, and when I showed up, I was going over. Through the course of the day, Vince would come to me and say that he's changed his mind. Man, I was like, 'Okay, I don't think Brock needs it, but at the end of the day, it's your show, it's your call. If you're sure about it, then that's what we'll do."
The Undertaker went on to add that he expected a younger Superstar to end the streak, before naming Roman Reigns.
"I thought there would be somebody, like Roman Roman would have been, I think Roman would have been fine."
Kane also agreed with The Undertaker in backing Roman Reigns to have been the original pick to break the iconic streak.
"Yeah. I just feel that it would have made a Roman, you know, it would have put even more luster on that."
What do you think? Who should have broken the streak?
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