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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring you the latest rumors and backstage stories from the day.
With WrestleMania season in full swing, we have lots of updates in regards to the major event. From a possible World Championship match to one of the greatest performers returning for the show of shows, this year's WrestleMania will certainly be off the charts.
We will also talk about the possibility of 3 former Champions in WWE leaving the company very soon.
So without any further ado, let us take a look at the 5 biggest stories from today:
#5 Possible reason behind Randy Orton's attack on Matt Hardy
It is a well-known fact now that Matt Hardy will not be renewing his WWE contract and is likely on his way out. This week on RAW, the former ECW Champion was brutally attacked by Randy Orton and left laying by the time Orton was done with him.
It is being speculated that the reason for this attack could be to write off Matt Hardy from WWE as the former US Champion's contract is set to expire on March 1st 2020. With rumors stating that Hardy is set to join AEW's faction Dark Order soon, this could very well be Matt Hardy's last appearance on RAW.
Here is what PWInsider has stated:
While Matt Hardy has continued discussions with WWE, his contract is currently slated to still expire on 3/1 and there have been no changes in his status beyond that.
Matt Hardy is one of the most prominent veterans on the roster and it is rather unfortunate that WWE could not utilise his 'broken brilliance' while he was still part of the company. We certainly hope that Matt Hardy gets the push he deserved wherever he chooses to go once his contract with WWE expires.
#2 John Cena may return for WrestleMania
John Cena had recently stated in an interview with The Sun that he will be free during WrestleMania and stated that he is interested in working at the event.
WON has also stated now that in case John Cena is willing to be part of Wrestlemania 36, there is no way that WWE will deny him that chance. This indicates that the chances of the former 5-time US champion making his return for WrestleMania 36 are very high.
Here is what John Cena had stated:
Performing at WrestleMania this year would be a gift. I haven't been intertwined in the machine of the WWE. I know those WrestleMania spots are few and far between. I've expressed that I'm off. But I've also expressed that I live in Tampa.
I will for sure be at the event and I have great trust in the process and I have great faith in Vince McMahon not only as a boss, but as so much more than that. As a friend, as a mentor.
If he were to tell me that he needs me, I would absolutely be active in whatever capacity, whether it would be like last year in New York rapping my way to the ring or the year before being a fan in the stands. There is no job too small.
(H/T: Sportskeeda)
#3 Jeff Hardy to return soon?
While one Hardy brother is about to leave the company for good, the other one might be making his return very soon.
Former WWE Champion Jeff Hardy has been out of action due to a leg injury since April of last year. It has been reported that The Enigmatic Superstar will be making his return to the WWE performance centre next week in order to chalk out a return date for his in-ring return to WWE.
Here is what PWInsider has reported:
Meanwhile, PWInsider.com can confirm that Jeff Hardy is slated to be at the WWE Performance Center next week to have his progress towards a WWE in-ring return checked on. Hardy's deal would not expire on 3/1 alongside his brother due to his contract being extended due to time away from performing due to injuries.
Jeff Hardy is one of the most popular Superstars on the roster and unlike his elder brother has received a singles push multiple times throughout his tumultuous WWE career. It will be interesting to see how WWE will use him without Matt Hardy in the picture.
Are you excited for Jeff Hardy's return? Tell us in the comment section!
#2 The Revival turn down another offer
The Revival has made it known on multiple occasions that they are not interested in continuing with WWE. Reportedly, Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder had been offered lucrative contracts which the two had turned down.
As per a new report from WON, the former tag team champions were offered new contracts where WWE had increased the offer but the two still decided to reject it.
On the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer had a new update regarding The Revival. According to Meltzer, The Revival were offered lucrative new 5 year contracts last week and according to Meltzer, "WWE greatly increased their offer". He went on to add that The Revival had turned down the latest contract offer and had promptly asked for their release again.
(H/T: SportsKeeda)
It was also stated that while their original contracts were set to expire months back, the contracts were extended due to the time they missed due to injury. Their current contracts are set to expire soon after WrestleMania 36.
Therer have been rumors that the dup will be heading to AEW once their time with WWE is officially over. Would you like to see them in AEW?
#1 Bray Wyatt's WrestleMania 36 Opponent?
The Fiend has taken the WWE Universe by storm and continues to entertain fans with his antics. The Universal Champion defeated Daniel Bryan to retain his Championship at Royal Rumble in a brutal strap match.
However, while many expected Roman Reigns to win the Royal Rumble and challenge The Fiend at WrestleMania, it was RAW's Drew McIntyre who ended up winning the 30-man match. McIntyre has chosen to face WWE Champion Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 36 leaving The Fiend without an opponent.
While Bray Wyatt will face Goldberg at the upcoming Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia, the chances of Goldberg coming out victorious are slim. So who will The Fiend face at WrestleMania?
As per an advertisement, the number one contender for Bray Wyatt's Championship will be determined inside the Elimination Chamber where Shinsuke Nakamura, Braun Strowman, Daniel Bryan, Roman Reigns, Robert Roode and King Corbin will face each other with the winner taking on Wyatt at WrestleMania.
Although nothing can be said as to who will be facing Wyatt at WrestleMania, there is a high chance that it will be The Big Dog Roman Reigns who ends up winning the Elimination Chamber match.
