WWE Rumor Roundup: Retired legend has talked to Vince McMahon about wrestling again, big Survivor Series spoiler - 22nd November 2019

Today's edition of the rumor roundup has all the big names such as Bray Wyatt, Seth Rollins, Samoa Joe, and Hulk Hogan as well.

WWE could be building The Fiend up for a big WrestleMania programme against one of the biggest Superstars on the roster.

There was an update regarding a potential feud for Seth Rollins after Survivor Series.

Talking about Survivor Series, there were backstage updates about the title matches that will be featured at the show.

How did WWE officials react to Samoa Joe's work in the commentary booth? We know that as well.

You're wondering what's the bit about Hulk Hogan? You'll be quite shocked to read it.

On that note, let's check out the biggest rumors of the day in detail:

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#1. Hulk Hogan has talked to Vince McMahon for a WrestleMania 36 match

It's 2019, Hulk Hogan is 66 years old and has had countless surgeries, yet, the Hulkster is seriously pushing for another match.

It's no joke, the WWE Hall of Famer actually believes he is fit enough for one final dance inside the squared circle.

While speaking to Wrestling Academy, Hogan revealed that he has been talking to Vince McMahon for a possible match at WrestleMania 36.

Hogan admitted that he can't live with the fact that his last match happened in TNA, and his desire is to end his in-ring career in the WWE.

He added that he feels healthy weighing 300 pounds and is slated to go under the knife again to fix a back injury. Hogan expects to recuperate and push for a match at the Show of Shows next year. Who does the former WWE Champion want to face you ask? Vince McMahon!

“I’ve been talking to Vince McMahon. History is very important to me. I’ve had a very long career and part of my career was with a very, very small company and a very gracious lady called Dixie Carter in TNA and I had one of my — actually my last match there. That’s hard for me to live with. I want my last match to be in WWE.”

“I’ve been pushing and negotiating very hard and I’m actually healthy, I’m in very good shape. Little bit under 300 pounds, maybe 295 pounds. I’m getting ready. I’m going to have one little tiny surgery on my back, maybe take me a couple of months to recover, but I’ve got my eyes set for WrestleMania. The one I’d love to get in the ring with if I only had one person would be Vince McMahon. I’m very sick of his stuff too.” H/t Credit: WrestlingWorld

It could all be wishful dreaming from Hogan's end as the WWE doctors are never likely to give him a clearance to wrestle again. However, stranger things have happened in WWE.

Hogan wrestled his last match in WWE against Randy Orton in 2006 at SummerSlam.

#2. Seth Rollins' feud after Survivor Series

The fans are clamouring for a Seth Rollins heel turn as his babyface run is getting worse by the day. However, the company may have one shot at salvaging Rollins' stint as a top good guy.

As per the advertisements for the MSG show scheduled to take place on December 26th, Seth Rollins will take on Erick Rowan in a singles match. Dave Meltzer stated that, as of this week, WWE could be leaning towards a feud between the former Wyatt Family member and the Beastslayer after Survivor Series.

However, live event cards are subject to change and the company could always rewrite existing plans. Rollins and Rowan faced each other in a Falls Count Anywhere match a few weeks back and WWE may want a concrete storyline between the two that runs through December.

"This year’s version is a Raw show with three matches announced (which will likely all be changed), Rusev vs. Lashley, Rollins vs. Rowan (which means at least this week the idea is to put them together in a program) and Asuka & Sane vs. Flair & Lynch for the tag team titles."

As for Survivor Series, Rollins will be the captain of Team RAW in the Elimination Tag Team Match that pits all the brands against each other.

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#3. Possible spoiler for Survivor Series

As noted. Survivor Series will feature both the top titles on RAW and SmackDown being defended.

Brock Lesnar will take on Rey Mysterio in a WWE Championship match that surprisingly is one of the most anticipated matches on the card. The Fiend will defend the Universal Championship against Daniel Bryan in a contest we hope doesn't have the tinted red light and ends up being a show-stealer.

Cagesideseats reports that both the aforementioned titles are not expected to change hands. It was additionally reported that the title programs should possibly run till Royal Rumble.

"There aren’t expected to be any title changes at Survivor Series, and both title programs will likely go all the way up to, and possibly through, Royal Rumble."

#4. Backstage reaction to Samoa Joe's commentary work

The most recent episode of RAW saw Samoa Joe replace Dio Maddin in the commentary booth.

The fans believed that the Samoan Submission machine put in a solid performance on his first night as a commentator and the officials backstage echoed the same sentiment.

As revealed by Dave Meltzer in the Newsletter, the powers that be recognised how good Joe was on RAW. It was also stated that Joe will return to the ring once his broken thumb heals up.

"A bright spot on the show was the work of Samoa Joe in the Dio Maddin spot as an announcer. He was fresh, quick, and got everything over with a no-nonsense delivery. Joe was so good in the role that you have to at least consider making it permanent."Joe is a regular wrestler and will be back in action when his broken thumb heals. We were told that everyone recognised how good Joe is."

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#5. Reaction to Jerry Lawler's return to commentary

Jerry Lawler's return to commentary earlier this year was met with mixed reactions but The King hasn't been all that bad. At the very least, he's followed what the WWE has told him to do.

Dave Meltzer stated that people backstage think Lawler has done better than expected since his return. The feeling is that Vic Joseph has benefited from the experience of Lawler.

Lawler was given the directive to do away with age-old cultural references and to target the younger audience and thus far, the 69-year-old legend has done a great job.

"The general feeling internally is that Lawler has been better than expected and with his experience has helped Vic Joseph to get into the right rhythm. The only real direction with Lawler was a push to stay away from dated cultural reference since the idea for Raw right now is to target younger viewers and push new stars."

#6. Bray Wyatt is being built up for a 'special guy'

Bray Wyatt is currently enjoying the best phase of his career. The former WWE Champion has the backing of the Creative team and is the Universal Champion on SmackDown.

The Fiend is easily the most protected character on WWE TV at the moment, however, it's easy to guess that the company is building up Wyatt for a very big feud down the line.

Wyatt was originally rumored to have a triple threat match against Brock Lesnar and Adam Cole at Survivor Series but as revealed by Triple H, the creative team believed that a programme between Rey Mysterio and the Beast Incarnate was more sensible from the storyline perspective.

That forced the company to come up with something different for Wyatt and Cole.

In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Meltzer explained why keeping Wyatt away from Lesnar right now was necessary.

He went on to reveal that WWE could be protecting Wyatt for a big feud down the line against a 'super guy', who could most likely be Brock Lesnar.

Meltzer also revealed the possibility of Wyatt taking on Roman Reigns.

Meltzer wrote the following in the WON:

"He (Triple H) also said that there was talk of doing Lesnar vs. Cole vs. Wyatt at Survivor Series, but the decision was that Lesnar vs. Mysterio was the right program to continue at this time and that meant they had to do something else with the other two. Plus, right now, Wyatt should be kept apart completely from Lesnar for a long time. With the push they are giving Wyatt, they need to protect him for the super guy, and that’s Lesnar, not Reigns, although those would be the two key programs."

Are you sold on the idea of Lesnar vs. Wyatt at WrestleMania 36?

#7. Enzo Amore reveals he was fired for interrupting Baron Corbin's promo

Enzo Amore was a guest on Chris Jericho's Talk is Jericho podcast and the former WWE Superstar, as expected, didn't disappoint as he revealed a bunch of interesting stories from his time in the WWE.

Amore revealed an incident from his time in NXT during a promo class in which he broke wind during Baron Corbin's promo and was subsequently fired for his actions. He was, however, rehired the next day after he was fined.

“One time we had a promo class [with] Dusty Rhodes, Baron Corbin was up there cutting a terrible promo. Baron was trying to get help and Dusty was helping him, and I just raised my hand and everybody looked at me, and I just farted, loud as hell. They fined me two hundred and fifty dollars, fired me that night, and then I got back into work the next day and they rehired me.”

Amore also revealed Vince McMahon's reaction to Big Cass going off script and unleashing an unwanted attack on a little person who was dressed up as Daniel Bryan during the infamous segment in 2018.

Cass was only supposed to hit a kick, but he went overboard with the intention to garner extra heat. McMahon was naturally furious backstage.

“This was specifically designed to get me uber, uber heat. Then I was panicking because I was like, ‘This is not the reaction they want.’ So then I did what I thought was right, I got back through the curtain, it was very, very bad. It was a bad night for me. That is the understatement of the century. Furious… he was furious. That was the first straw, rightfully so. That was such a bad decision. So stupid.” H/t Credit: Sportskeeda