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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring you the biggest stories and updates from the crazy world of WWE.
On today's edition, we will be discussing how a legend has hinted at making his in-ring return, a major announcement by Renee Young, the possibility of former WWE Champion The Big Dog Roman Reigns returning as a heel, and much more.
Also, take a look at the big rumors and news from last week in this video:
#5 Sting hints at a match with WWE legend The Undertaker?
Former 6-time WCW World Champion Sting recently posted a cryptic Tweet in which he hinted at having one more 'last ride'. While the hint was obviously for The Undertaker whose Docu-Series on WWE Network is called 'The Last Ride', Kevin Nash responded by saying that he is open for it.
Sting had to retire in 2016 following injury issues and has not had a match since then. Both Sting and The Undertaker have expressed interest in facing each other as it has been a dream match for fans for over 20 years. However, with both men now retired, the chances of the match are grim.
Here is what The Undertaker had told ComicBook.com when asked about a possible match with Sting.
Well, in this world, you never say never, but I think as great as it sounds on paper... And it does, I mean obviously, that is a super marquee match, right? But where I kind of differ from a lot of people is I look past the marquee value, and I look on the ability to deliver. So like you said, there's so many people that are clamoring for that match that I just don't know that the match could deliver on the people's expectations.
#4 Arn Anderson reveals how WWE Superstar Roman Reigns could turn heel
WWE Superstar Roman Reigns has been on a sabbatical from WWE since the COVID-19 pandemic started in order to safeguard his health. While The Big Dog has stated in interviews that he misses being inside the ring, he is not willing to risk the health of his family or himself by attending tapings.
It is unclear at this point as to when Reigns may finally return to active competition. Arn Anderson spoke about the possible future of Roman Reigns on his podcast and talked about how Roman Reigns could actually become a heel after his eventual return.
What if when Roman came back, because you know he's had a ground-swell of people who support his decision — what if when he came back and day one was his first heel turn. He's been a babyface all this time and that was his first heel turn with the caveat that 'How dare you try to second guess me when my family is concerned. And try to tell me where I should be and when I should wrestle, and when it's safe and when it's not. P**s on all of you.' You think you might have some heat?
#3 WWE's Rene Young makes her announcement
WWE announcer Renee Young has revealed on her social media that she will be making a major announcement soon. That announcement finally landed yesterday and you can be the judge of it, if it was 'major' or not.
Renee Young had unfortunately tested positive for coronavirus recently and many fans were scared that the announcement may have something to do with that. While others speculated that it could be her being pregnant and some hopeful fans were wishing for the return of Talking Smack or maybe a podcast.
However, the former WWE RAW commentator swerved all her fans as her announcement was that she is going to launch a cookbook.
Finally it’s here and i can share it with you guys!! I wrote a cookbook! I finally handed over my manuscript today. Been writing and cooking my butt off for 3 months, and i couldn’t be more excited for the rest of the process to get this book to you lovely people!!
For all those who follow Young on social media know that she loves to cook and is always experimenting in the kitchen.
#2 The Undertaker reveals he was legit scared during his WWE match with Mankind
While speaking to Sam Roberts on his podcast, WWE legend The Undertaker talked about his iconic match with Mankind at the 1998 King of the Ring inside Hell in a Cell. The match became iconic due to the moment when The Undertaker threw Mankind off the HIAC structure.
The former WWF/WWE Champion revealed that Mankind wanted an even more brutal ending to the match while the match was going on. The Undertaker also revealed that he was legit scared for the outcome of him throwing off Mankind.
I was trying to focus and hoping that he could move. Honestly, that was really close to being catastrophic. It really was, and like I said, he’d already taken the bump off the top. Although that one was planned, that was no easy — that is not easy to do. It ain’t easy on the body. And then this happens, and he landed in such a funky way. I didn’t know that he was going to get up, so I’m having to think, I need to get down there for one and check on him. But man, I was legit scared for what the results were going to be. (H/T: 411Mania)
#1 WWE SummerSlam in jeopardy
As reported earlier, WWE was hoping that the audience would return to the arena by the time SummerSlam rolled out. However, instead of the COVID-19 situation settling down, the cases are on the rise with even multiple WWE personnel being infected by the virus.
As per WrestleVotes, WWE could have to resort to holding SummerSlam in an empty arena at PC just like they did with WrestleMania this year.
Recently asked for an update on SummerSlam, source said 2 or 3 weeks ago he was certain WWE would find a way to do it w/ an audience. Today, very much unsure. As badly as they don’t want the event at the PC, unfortunately that’s very much on the table. Decision not yet imminent
WWE had been planning some big angles to take place at SummerSlam including th return of Brock Lesnar and Bayley vs Sasha Banks. However, what the company truly wanted was a live audience for these big moments. But with no crowd predicted for the biggest party of the summer, it is possible that WWE delays these plans as well.
