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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring the biggest backstage stories and rumors from the world of WWE. In today's edition, we will take a look at some interesting stories involving Vince McMahon.
This article will also take a look at the injury sustained by a former WWE Champion, Aalyah Mysterio's future, and much more. Aalyah was a prominent on-screen character last year but has been absent for months. We will also take a look at why 'The Maharaja' Jinder Mahal is missing.
So without further ado, let's dive in and check out the biggest rumors of the day:
#5 Bruce Prichard on how WWE ruined Kevin Nash's run as Diesel
Speaking on Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, Prichard explained how WWE mucked up Kevin Nash's first run as the WWE Champion. He revealed that Diesel was a popular character because he was a 'tough guy' and beat people up. However, Jim Ross' idea to add more layers to his character eventually led to his downfall as the WWE Champion.
''All of sudden, everything I loved about Diesel went away because he became Kevin Nash from East Tennessee University and a Basketball player." said Prichard
WWE changed Diesel's character to make him more likable by highlighting Kevin Nash's real-life achievements. However, the idea backfired as Diesel became unpopular as the WWE Champion despite being a babyface.
''Everything that was cool about him went away because somebody felt, 'God damn, we've got to credentials. You've got to have credentials. You've got to have a real story about these guys; he could have been a two-and-a-half-time All-American.' Nobody gives a fu** about that sh**,'' said Prichard
Prichard further explained that people found Diesel cool because he kicked a**es. That was the character that the fans were behind. By adding his real-life persona into the mix, WWE pushed the fanbase away as nobody was interested in Kevin Nash.
#4 WWE planning major babyface turn for heel superstar
This week on WWE RAW Elias distanced himself from his tag-team partner Jaxon Ryker. As per Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, the seeds have been planted for an upcoming feud between the two men and it will be Ryker who will turn babyface.
Dave Meltzer stated on Observer Radio that Elias' backstage promo on RAW was meant to “set up his(Ryker) great feud with Elias.'' The promo by Elias was also set to turn Jaxon Ryker into a face after serving as Elias' disciple for months.
Despite having controversial opinions, it looks like WWE is looking to give Jaxon Ryker a big push in the coming time.
#3 Vince McMahon wasn't happy with Mankind
One of the most iconic moments in WWE history is when The Undertaker flung Mankind from the top of Hell in a Cell. However, in a recent A&E documentary, Vince McMahon revealed that he wasn't too thrilled with the spot initially.
“Everyone was freaked out, including me. This was too far. This was like, wait a minute. You've set yourself on fire in Japan or whatever he did, but this was moreover on my watch," said Vince McMahon. (H/T Fightful)
The Undertaker revealed that the idea for this dangerous spot was that of Mick Foley himself. In fact, Taker had initially refused to do it, but Foley kept badgering him to do it for two weeks until he finally had to agree.
#2 Reason for Jinder Mahal's absence from WWE
Jinder Mahal suffered a ruptured patella tendon in 2019 and had to take time off for surgery. 'The Maharaja' returned for a brief period in 2020 but again had to leave WWE due to a second injury.
In a recent YouTube video, Jinder Mahal explained the reason behind his lengthy absence from WWE. He revealed that the doctor had identified a second injury when his knee started to swell up.
“So I showed the WWE doctor it’s swollen,” Mahal said. “He’s like, ‘Oh, we’ll drain it.’ I’ve got my knees drained before, so he drains it. He’s like, ‘Alright, stand up, should be good.’ I went to stand up and my knee locked. I was like, ‘Oh no.’ When all the swelling was there, I didn’t notice it but I had a torn piece of articular cartilage, so then I had to have surgery again,'' said Mahal
'The Modern Day Maharaja' further revealed that for the microfracture of the femur, the recovery time was another 10 months. This is why he couldn't return in 2020 and was out of action until January 2021.
#1 Aalyah Mysterio's possible WWE future
Aalyah Mysterio grew to become a popular character in WWE last year. Rey Mysterio's young daughter was featured prominently during the Mysterio family's feud with Seth Rollins and Murphy. She even had a romantic angle with Murphy which was abruptly ended by WWE.
There has been a lot of speculation on the whereabouts of Aalyah Mysterio and whether or not she will ever return to WWE. Her father Rey Mysterio gave answers to these questions while speaking on the Out of Character podcast.
''My wife just asked me yesterday, she goes, ‘What would you say if your daughter all of a sudden just said, dad, I wanna break into the business.’ I’d say I’d be the first to train her. I can’t say no. But of course she needs to continue with her medical field. That’s what she’s doing right now. She’s going to college to be in the medical field, so I’m looking forward to that. Again, if she decided to switch her mindset, I would be right there to support her,'' said Mysterio
Analyah Mysterio has the potential to be a major star in WWE. While she is busy with her college as of now, there is a big chance that she might follow her father and brother to become a WWE Superstar in the future.
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