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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where this article tries and brings the biggest stories and rumors from the world of WWE to you. In today's edition of the WWE Rumor Roundup, this article will take a look at some of the interesting and controversial backstage decisions that WWE have taken.
A former multi-time Champion has revealed that she was threatened to be released from WWE if she did not agree to take part in a highly controversial angle. We will also take a look at a former WWE Superstar who refused to take a pay-cut despite being threatened with stopping his push.
After Randy Orton was attacked by Alexa Bliss using a fireball, this article will also take a look at the update on The Viper after the gruesome attack. So without further ado, let us dive in and take a look at the big stories from the day.
#5 WWE legend Lita said that she was threatened into being part of a controversial story
WWE icon Lita recently talked on her Twitch steam and made a major revelation about her time in WWE. The former Women's Champion stated that she was threatened by WWE into taking part in a highly controversial and raunchy angle on tv along with Edge.
She also revealed that Superstars such as Edge and John Cena tried to talk Vince McMahon out of his decision to air such an angle on tv, but the WWE Chairman did not budge.
Lita also claimed that when she said that she was uncomfortable in doing such an act, she was threatened with release from the company. She also said that it was the beginning of the end and this angle was the reason that she eventually left WWE.
Do you think it was right on WWE's part to have such a controversial angle air on Live TV? Let us know below!
#4 Arn Anderson says former WWE Superstar agreed to be 'the highest-paid jobber'
Former WWE employee Arn Anderson recently talked about the time WCW had to undergo budget cuts on his podcast ARN. It was at that time that the company wanted multiple Superstars to take a pay cut. However, former WWE Superstar Brian Pillman refused to take a cut even though he was threatened that he would be turned into a jobber.
Arn Anderson said that Pillman agreed to become 'the highest-paid jobber' but would not agree to lower his income by any means.
''The mentality would’ve been, ‘Hey, listen, it’s still more money than they’re qualified to make anywhere else in the natural world. Half is still a lot more than they’re gonna make in any other job they’re qualified to.’ I can hear that conversation happening.” (H/t: SportsKeeda)
#3 Former WWE Superstar Chris Masters reveals details on Edge's MITB cash-in
Former WWE Superstar Chris Masters recently spoke to SportsKeeda on Inside SKoop and talked about the Elimination Chamber match he was a part of. The match ended with John Cena as the WWE Champion but Edge cashed in his MITB briefcase soon after to become the new WWE Champion.
Masters revealed that the Superstars were not informed of the finish and it was a surprise to them as well.
''When I did that Elimination Chamber match, where Cena had won, they didn’t tell Carlito or me that Edge was coming out and cashing in right after that. We had no idea. We were just as kind of surprised as everybody. We really were. ''
He further stated that Carlito had a hunch that something fishy was about to happen but he himself was clueless.
#2 WWE gives update on Randy Orton after being 'burnt' on RAW
Randy Orton charred The Fiend at WWE TLC and was about to burn Alexa Bliss on RAW last week as well. However, The Viper restrained himself from injuring Alexa Bliss. Unfortunately for the former WWE Champion, that did not work in his favor as Bliss went on to throw a fireball at Orton on RAW this week.
WWE.com provided an update on Randy Orton saying that he has suffered a few minor burns as a result of Bliss' actions.
WWE Digital has learned that Randy Orton suffered minor burns to the face following the fireball attack by Alexa Bliss on Raw.
Randy Orton isn't one to sit back and there are surely going to be repercussions faced by Alexa Bliss in the coming weeks on RAW.
#1 'Significantly lower' contracts being offered to WWE Superstars
As per Fightful Select, many members of the WWE roster have been offered low contract offers by the company. The report says that these contracts are considerably lower than the norm for WWE Superstars.
Some of the Superstars who have received these offers are the members of RETRIBUTION with the exception of Mustafa Ali.
Several sources with knowledge of the deals say that in the fall of 2020 WWE offered each member of the stable — not including Ali — three year contracts worth $250,000 per year.
The report also stated that many recent NXT call-ups have not been given a bumped contract for the main roster and are continuing on their NXT pay grade.
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