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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring you the latest update and rumors from the world of WWE. On today's edition, we will talk about Seth Rollins' honest opinion about The Undertaker's gimmick and why he feels the character would not work today.
Seth Rollins talks about how Supernatural characters do not work in today's day and age with a few exceptions.
There have also been reports that a Superstar who recently left WWE may have re-signed with the company, and the WWE Champion wants to challenge a top WWE Superstar. So without any further ado, let us dive in:
#5 WWE Superstar Seth Rollins has some harsh words for The Undertaker
The Undertaker is one of the most phenomenal characters to ever be part of WWE. The Undertaker has been a fan-favourite ever since the character made his debut in the 90s.
In a career spanning over 20 years Mark Callaway, better known as The Undertaker has ensured that The Deadman character has become one of the most enthralling characters in WWE. However, former WWE Champion Seth Rollins believes that this character would not work in today's era.
While speaking to Corey Graves on After the Bell, Rollins stated that one of the reasons for Undertaker's success was the time period in which the character debuted:
His character doesn’t work today. There are some weird exceptions, Bray Wyatt comes to mind from an ultra-character perspective who sort of slides by a little bit or gets a pass.
"The Undertaker character is so supernatural, so now that he’s at this point in his life where he is comfortable transitioning out of the character and into Mark Calaway, it makes it okay for me to watch it and see him being a human being.
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#4 Details regarding Mysterio's retirement ceremony next week
As announced on RAW this week, there will be a retirement ceremony held for Rey Mysterio next week. As per an update by WWE, Seth Rollins will be the one who will be holding this ceremony.
Things have gotten interesting with The Monday Night Messiah and The Master of 619 as of late. Seth Rollins had brutally attacked former World Champion Rey Mysterio and injured his eye using the steel steps. While The Messiah did show 'remorse' afterward, it looks like things are far from over between the two men.
Rey Mysterio's contract details
There had been reports suggesting that Rey Mysterio has not yet re-signed with WWE yet. One of the reasons why it is believed that Mysterio may sign a new contract with the company is that he wants his son to have a career with the company.
While nothing can be said for sure, it looks like this retirement ceremony hosted by Seth Rollins may not be the end of the former WWE Champion's career for now.
#3 Drew McIntyre wants to face The Undertaker
Drew McIntyre has made a major mark in WWE ever since he won the WWE Championship by defeating Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 36. Drew McIntyre had recently revealed that the original plans for him at WrestleMania 24 was to face The Undertaker, although the plans never materialized.
“Vince McMahon told me at 24 you don’t listen to anyone but Undertaker, he’s your mentor.”
In a recent Tweet, the WWE Champion revealed that there are still some significant goals that he is left to achieve. The tweet also had a video of The Undertaker, hinting that the Scottish Psychopath wants to face the 7-time World Champion The Undertaker.
I returned to WWE with some significant goals & unfinished business. So far, so good...but there’s still plenty left to achieve.
The Undertaker was last seen at WrestleMania 36 where he faced AJ Styles in a Boneyard match. There has been no word on when The Deadman would return to action but a match with Drew McIntyre is certainly a mouth-watering prospect.
#2 Drew Gulak reportedly re-signs with the company
There had been reports as of late that revealed that former Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak had left WWE after his contract got expired. However, it was also revealed that WWE was very happy with the way Gulak conducted himself by not having the reports of his contract being near expiry released to hike up his price.
It looks like the reports of WWE wanting Gulak back were true as rumors have suggested that he will be part of this week's SmackDown tapings. Here is what Cagesideseats have stated:
Multiple sites reported Drew Gulak is working this week’s SmackDown tapings as it looks like he re-signed with WWE. He’s been added back to WWE.com’s roster page (he had been moved to the alumni section).
Drew Gulak was one of the fastest rising stars on SmackDown especially after he aligned himself with former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan. It will be interesting to see how WWE utilise Gulak now that he has developed a favorable reputation backstage. Hopefully, big things are in store for him!
#1 Renee Young wanted to manage Elias
Renee Young has become one of the best non-wrestling personalities in WWE over the recent years. From being a backstage interviewer to the first female RAW announcer, she has had quite a career with WWE.
Not only has she had a major presence on WWE TV, but she has also hosted popular shows on the WWE Network and currently hosts WWE Backstage on FS1. The one thing that former WWE Champion Dean Ambrose's wife hasn't done in WWE is managing a Superstar.
While speaking to Outkick the Coverage, Renee Young discussed that she almost pitched the idea to manage Elias once:
I would love to do that," Young said. "It's something that I've always wanted to dabble in. Before I got to WWE, my background was more in entertainment rather than being a broadcaster. So I think that's something I would always want to do. One person I thought for a second would be pitching a thing for Elias. I thought it would be really fun to be his band manager or something. (H/T: WrestlingInc)
