'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
WWE gave fans a memorable SummerSlam this year. While the fans were not physically present in the crowd, the WWE ThunderDome made up for it with fans joining the show virtually. The event saw some spectacular action and interesting surprises as well.
We got a new Universal Champion, Roman Reigns' return and a new RAW Women's Champion at the show.
With that said, welcome to the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring the latest stories and rumors for you. As you may expect, today's edition will be SummerSlam heavy and we will talk about a lot of the fallouts being planned after SummerSlam.
#5 Major character change planned for Roman Reigns after WWE return
Roman Reigns finally returned to WWE after a lengthy absence to destroy The Fiend and Braun Strowman after their main-event match at SummerSlam. The Big Dog visibly had a new attitude. This wasn't the smiling and friendly Roman Reigns WWE was used to, but rather a vicious and venomous person.
WrestlingNews.co have reported that Vince McMahon wants Roman Reigns to become edgier now after his return.
So, what is next? WrestlingNews.co was told that Vince McMahon wants Reigns to have an “edge” to him and what they are doing now with him is what was originally planned for WrestleMania 36 and beyond but those plans were put on hold when Reigns went home because of COVID-19 concerns.
Roman Reigns made his return wearing a t-shirt that said 'Wreck Everything and Leave'. Fans have wanted a change in Roman Reigns' character for a long time now as the Mr. Nice Guy gimmick just wasn't working for the former WWE Champion.
Hopefully, Reigns will get a new lease of life with a new gimmick and be able to win over the fans. A feud between Roman Reigns and The Fiend looks imminent now.
#4 Braun Strowman and The Fiend react after being blindsided by Roman Reigns at WWE SummerSlam
'The Big Dog' Roman Reigns made his much-awaited return at WWE SummerSlam and went on to brutally attack Braun Strowman and the new Universal Champion 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt.
While we will be getting more answers on this week's SmackDown, former Universal Champion Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt took to social media to speak out their minds.
The newly crowned Universal Champion Bray Wyatt posted a cryptic message on Twitter while Braun Strowman posted a story on Instagram saying: 'That one hurt'.
Here is what Bray Wyatt stated on Twitter after being viciously attacked by Roman Reigns after his match with Braun Strowman at SummerSlam:
As stated, Roman Reigns returned to WWE with a new attitude and will likely have a more edgy personality going forward, much like The Fiend and The Monster Among Men, who also lie in the zone between a babyface and a heel.
Universal Champion The Fiend vs Roman Reigns will likely be taking place soon, and WWE may finally make Roman Reigns the Universal Champion.
#3 Vince McMahon's heartbreaking message for Braun Strowman
While Braun Strowman lost the Universal Championship to Bray Wyatt at SummerSlam, he will have his WWE Chronicle documentary debut this week on the network.
In a snippet released by WWE, we can see Braun Strowman recalling his encounter with Vince McMahon where he was told that he is not ready for the World Championship when they had a meeting in January last year.
Here is what the Monster Among Men said:
"He gave me a really hard pill to swallow, umm, Vince McMahon told me that it's not my time yet. That he is not ready for me to be Champion. That something isn't right. I don't know if it is something that I've done or if it's something that I need to do, but I have trust in Vince and know that Vince is looking out for the company and my well-being, but at the same time, man, hearing him say that it is now my time, like, it 'f****** pisses me off'. I want this more than I want anything in the world. I want to cement myself in history as the greatest big man to ever do this. I will be WWE Universal Champion. I will be headlining WrestleMania. I will be a Hall of Famer. It's not a matter of how it's just a matter of when."
#2 Reason why WWE canceled the 'Hair vs Hair' match at SummerSlam 2020
We were initially supposed to have Mandy Rose face Sonya Deville in a 'Hair vs Hair' match at WWE SummerSlam. However, the stipulation was changed to a loser leaves WWE instead on SmackDown last week.
The reason for this change is believed to be the real-life problems Sonya Deville had to face over the week. Her house was broken into by a stalker who wanted to abduct her. The suspect has been caught and WWE Superstar Sonya Deville will be required in court.
Dave Meltzer of WON explained that Deville's lawyer told her that it would not be wise to attend court with a shaved head. Plus it would be good for her to take some time off after the harrowing experience.
Bryan Alvarez also stated that Vince McMahon is looking to have another Hair vs Hair match to replace the one that couldn't take place.
“It was going to be hair vs. hair and then on Friday afternoon, they rewrote SmackDown twice. By the time all was said and done they changed it to a hair match to a career match, Loser Leaves WWE. I was told that afternoon it would make sense on Sunday. Well, Sunday is now over and it makes no more sense than it did on Friday. I have absolutely no idea why they did a Loser Leaves Town Match. I presume that Sonya is gonna be off for a while to deal with this issue and then she’ll come back. I pray she’s not gone forever because she’s a highlight of SmackDown and her promos are unbelievably great. They worked their a$$es off in this match. Apparently Vince McMahon still wants to do a hair match so if you see them shoot angles that look like they’re leading towards a hair match well, there you go.” (h/t WrestlingNews.co)
#1 Mick Foley's message to Sonya Deville after WWE SummerSlam loss
Sonya Deville might be leaving WWE after her loss at SummerSlam, but she has managed to impress everyone with her skills. Deville has won over a lot of fans and critics with her recent performances inside the ring and on the mic.
One of her newfound fans is none other than former WWE Champion - Mick Foley. In an emotional message, Foley wished all the best to Sonya Deville and told her that she will always have a friend and a fan in him.
''How fortunate we have been to see Sonya Deville blossom and grow each week. She is a class act and a credit to WWE - and all of pro-wrestling. Wherever your path leads you, Daria, please know you have a friend and a fan in me."
It isn't clear as of now if Deville will be returning to WWE once her court ordeal is over or if she will decide to stay away from WWE because of the events that took place.
