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Welcome to today's edition of the WWE Rumor Roundup, where we try and bring you the very best from the world of WWE. We have an interesting update regarding Brock Lesnar and some backstage news on a big match being planned for 2021.
Before we get to that, we have a lot of news from Paul Heyman, and unsurprisingly, he dominates the roundup today. All that and more once we get past the headline-maker of the day:
#5 Vince McMahon 'never got' former WWE NXT Champion
There has been a question mark over Andrade WWE future over the past few days as he was not drafted to Monday Night RAW or SmackDown. The former WWE NXT Champion then added to the speculation by posting a photo with his NXT title on Twitter.
Dave Meltzer has reported that Vince McMahon 'never got' Andrade. He notes that the only one who believed in his on the main roster was Paul Heyman, and when the RAW Executive director was fired, Andrade's RAW future was up in the air. Meltzer tweeted:
"Vince never got it with him. Whatever he got was just remnants because Heyman saw him in Mexico & Japan and thought he was top talent, and got him as far as he could. There's a reason when Heyman was ousted I told everyone Andrade was dead."
However, things do not seem as bad as they look right now. Andrade is reportedly set for some time away from the ring. WrestlingInc have reported that the former United States champion is undergoing a 'minor elective procedure' and will be out for a month. They added that Andrade will return to the ring when he is fully fit, and will get a push straight away.
Andrade suffered a clean loss to his former tag-team partner, Angel Garza, on WWE Monday Night RAW earlier this week and was then attacked by The Fiend Bray Wyatt.
#4 Paul Heyman confirms Brock Lesnar rumor
Paul Heyman has confirmed that Brock Lesnar is no longer under a WWE contract and is currently a free agent. The Beast Incarnate's advocate has added that the former WWE Champion is presently enjoying his life as a farmer.
Helwani: True or False? Brock Lesnar is still under contract with WWE.
Heyman: False
Helwani: True or False? Brock Lesnar is currently a free agent.
Heyman: True.
Talking about Lesnar's time away from WWE, Heyman mentioned that the former WWE Champion is a great family man and loves spending time with his family. He said:
"Again, it all depends on if there is a worthy challenge and box office appeal for Brock. Brock Lesnar loves being a farmer. He really does, and he enjoys fatherhood tremendously. And it's not something that he discussed much in public, but he really is a magnificent father to his children. And a great family man, and he loves being a farmer. Right now, he is happy being a farmer."
Will Brock Lesnar return to WWE, or is he considering a return to UFC? Paul Heyman has an update on that as well, which will feature later in this roundup.
#3 Mystery Man unmasks on WWE The Bump
WWE The Bump has a 'Your Big Shot' segment, and a 'Mystery Man' has been appearing for the past few weeks. He has been enacting some of the greatest promos in WWE's history, but there was no clue about who he was.
The Mystery Man finally unmasked today and revealed himself. The man behind the mask was Mansoor - the winner of the first-ever 50-Man Battle Royal. But just before he took off his mask, he delivered another promo and said:
"What would you say if I told you I've been in WWE only for a couple of years? I have had my number of victories, but they pale in comparison to the road that stretches long before me. My journey has just begun. I have shared the ring with some of WWE's greatest Superstars. I stood toe-to-toe with men from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT."
"I want more. I want everyone to see the side of me that you've never gotten to see. The side of me that can look down the barrel of this camera and speak to your soul. The side of me that has been waiting to come out for years."
It looks like Mansoor could be set for a big push, but he is yet to be drafted to the main roster right now.
#2 Update on Brock Lesnar's WWE future
Brock Lesnar has been out of action since WWE WrestleMania 36, and it does not seem like he has any plans to return soon. The Beast Incarnate's advocate, Paul Heyman, has made it clear that things could change any time.
He claims that Brock Lesnar does whatever he wants and will return to the ring when he thinks there is something good on offer. He said:
“If there is something that WWE or the world of Sports Entertainment can offer Brock Lesnar that intrigues Brock Lesnar, that motivates Brock Lesnar, that inspires Brock Lesnar, that Brock Lesnar can look at and say, 'I aspire to rise to that occasion,' and the money is right. The business is solid; I'm sure Brock Lesnar would be willing to do it. At this moment, it hasn't happened because it's not there. Again, the world changes like that. It could be tomorrow that Brock Lesnar says, "Oh, that intrigues me, because again, and it's not just a soundbyte, Brock Lesnar does whatever Brock Lesnar wants to do."
Rumors suggest that Brock Lesnar was supposed to return at SummerSlam, but the plans were scrapped as the WWE Universe will not return to arenas for some time. The company reportedly want the former Champion back in the ring only when the fans are back.
#1 WWE planning Lars Sullivan vs Braun Strowman in 2021?
Lars Sullivan has been involved in one controversy or the other ever since he made his main roster debut for WWE. However, it looks like the company are still planning to give him that big push soon.
Dave Meltzer has revealed on the Wrestling Observer Radio's latest edition that the plan is to have Braun Strowman go up against Lars Sullivan soon. The report adds that the match is not set to take place immediately and will only happen in 2021. Meltzer noted:
"But there's got to be a destination. I mean, it's Strowman in a year but not yet."
One big reason why the two monsters in WWE cannot collide any time soon is the WWE Draft. Braun Strowman has moved to Monday Night RAW while Lars Sullivan is on Friday Night SmackDown.
Lars Sullivan was supposed to get get a big push soon after his debut, with victories over John Cena and Brock Lesnar reportedly planned. Unfortunately for him, he injured his knee and was on the sidelines for a long time.
He recently made his return to the ring, and the plan to push him remains, as per reports in Fightful Select.
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