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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we bring to you the biggest updates and stories from the day. As reported earlier, WWE has gone ahead and released many of the furloughed agents and backstage personnel. A report from WON has stated that as many as 70 people have lost their jobs.
In today's edition, we will talk about these releases as well as the possibility of a major return, Brock Lesnar's next program and major backstage heat on 3-time Champion for breaking kayfabe.
So without further ado, let us jump in and check out the 5 biggest stories and rumors of the day:
#5 Otis responds to the surprising release of WWE icon Gerald Brisco
One of the names who was let go by WWE was Gerald Brisco. The man has been with WWE for over 36 years and was considered one of Vince McMahon's closest friends. After being released, Brisco took to Twitter and posted a heartfelt message.
Ok, want to get this out the right way. Last night I received a call from @wwe Chairman Of The board @VinceMcMahon to let me know after 36 years of dedication to @wwe i an no longer needed. I’m ok withthis. I will still be around to help talent. More info will follow. Thanks.
Mr. Money in the Banks Otis responded to this Tweet by saying that he will forever be a 'Brisco Boy'.
Gerald Brisco had gained prominence as part of Vince McMahon's 'stooges' during the Attitude Era. While he didn't have much of an on-screen presence, he always had a major backstage role in WWE.
It is unfortunate that so many people have had to lose their jobs. Bray Wyatt's father and the man formerly known as IRS was also one of the many who were fired.
#4 Brock Lesnar wants to have a program with WWE Superstar R-Truth
Talking to With Spandex recently, R-Truth revealed that Brock Lesnar is very much interested in having a program with him. The multi-time 24/7 Champion recalled his segment with Brock Lesnar where he managed to make the former WWE Champion break kayfabe and laugh on-screen.
It had been reported that The Beast Incarnate was very impressed with R-Truth and wanted to work with him more. Here is what R-Truth said:
''Brock actually has been pitching ideas. He wants to work with me doing something because of that segment. He pitched a couple ideas. He and I talked afterwards. The sky's the limit. This business is always changing, and I'm always changing with things." (H/T: WrestlingInc)
R-Truth has been constantly involved in the 24/7 Championship picture since the inception of the unique title. It will be interesting to see how Brock Lesnar and R-Truth will interact in the future once Brock Lesnar returns to WWE.
Brock Lesnar was last seen in WWE at WrestleMania 36 and will hopefully return soon.
#3 Update on Ronda Rousey in WWE
Former RAW Women's Champion Ronda Rousey has been out of action ever since WWE WrestleMania 35. She had stated that she needed time off to start a family. While it was initially believed that she will make a return at WrestleMania 36, that did not happen.
Recently some pictures of her training have surfaced. She can be seen training with the daughter of Roddy Piper - Ariel Teal Toombs - as well as former WWE Superstar JTG. This has given rise to speculation that the Baddest Woman On The Planet is getting ready for a return to WWE.
Toombs updated fans in her post, stating that it has been six months since her ACL/meniscus reconstruction was done and she's ready to train again.
The Women's division in WWE is severely lacking star power after the sabbatical taken by Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. So having Ronda Rousey return would help boost the division. With Shayna Baszler on RAW, it would be interesting to see the dynamic of the Women's division when Rousey returns.
#2 Heat on Rusev aka Miro for breaking kayfabe in WWE
In a recent episode of ARN, Arn Anderson revealed that Vince McMahon was furious when WWE Superstars Lana and Rusev announced their engagement on social media while they were not a pair in WWE at the time.
Lana was involved with Dolph Ziggler on-screen but the couple broke kayfabe and made the announcement of their engagement public, which infuriated the boss, Vince McMahon.
''Oh yeah, it was pretty tense. It was one of those things where they're trying to pitch a storyline on TV but it gets exposed, and it's just that. It's hard for me to actually even have an opinion, because the minute I go old school and go, 'they shouldn't have done that', then entire companies or groups of people are exposing the business on the other side of the tracks. So, I don't know what to think to be honest with you.''
While breaking kayfabe is not something uncommon anymore, Rusev and Lana should have been more careful given the circumstances.
#1 Vince McMahon's backstage reaction to Dominik Mysterio's WWE debut
Rey Mysterio's son Dominik made his WWE debut at SummerSlam this year in a match against Seth Rollins. The 'Prince' Mysterio managed to impress fans and critics with his performance against The Messiah on his WWE debut.
One of the people he managed to wow was none other than WWE Chairman Vince McMahon himself. It was seen in the WWE Documentary - The Day of - that Vince McMahon hugged Dominik after the match and gave him some encouraging words.
"Very few people can get that kind of reaction whenever they're in the ring. No matter how long they've been in the business. So, you should be very, very proud of yourself."
Even his opponent, Seth Rollins had some kind words for the 23-year-old after their match got over.
"Getting the trust of Rey to give his son his first WWE match on a huge stage, like SummerSlam, Rey's first WWE PPV was SummerSlam, as well, so there's a symmetry there," Rollins said. "Wearing [Rey's] classic [WCW] Halloween Havoc gear is an ode and a middle finger all at the same time. I was really proud of it, and I was really proud of his performance and the fact that he brought it. It is going to mean a lot moving forward, hopefully put him on the map and establish him, or at least get him kick started and making sure this business is good for years to come after I'm gone."
