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Welcome to today's edition of the WWE Rumor Roundup, where we take a look at the day's top stories. There are some interesting developments in the possible Rock vs Roman Reigns WrestleMania match, while one SmackDown star could be on his way out of WWE.
We also have some backstage news on why Roman Reigns vs Jey Uso was one-sided as well. Before we get to all that, let us get past the two headline-makers of the day:
Several stars upset after risky new decision
WWE are planning to get back on the road, and several stars are upset with the new decision. Fightful Select have reported that there were 'groans and frustration' among the Superstars when they were asked to get ready to travel again.
Fightful also reports that an unnamed Superstar claimed that WWE had not done enough to bring up their confidence levels. The feeling remains that things are not going to improve anytime soon.
Triple H hinted at WWE not restarting their shows on the road in his recent media call. He said:
"It's, again, a touch-and-go situation. If you settle in one location, maybe you get there a little bit sooner. As far as WWE getting back to a traveling show that's in different cities every week or different cities every night sometimes, I just don't, just my opinion, but I don't see that happening for a while. We're still in the thick of this, and it seems to be, now that things are, in some places, ramping back up, but also at the same point in time, life must go on for people. They're opening events up, and they're opening things up here. We are looking to see, as things open, what is available, but we will not execute something that we don't feel like we can do safely for our performers, for our staff, for our crew, and for fans. We don't want to put people at risk unnecessarily, so we're doing everything we can."
However, things seem to have changed as WWE's contract with the Amway Centre comes to an end at the end of this month. The company is looking at an exit plan for the ThunderDome, and more details are set to follow in the coming days.
Another WWE RAW Superstar injured
Angel Garza suffered a legitimate injury at WWE Clash of Champions and is set to be on the sidelines. Now, the Monday Night RAW Superstar has confirmed that it is nothing serious and he will not require surgery.
Angel Garza revealed that he had an MRI scan and the injury is a minor quad tear. He has also made it clear that he should be back in no time. He said:
"My injury did not come from [the Spanish Fly]...An injury from the Spanish Fly could have been worse. Thank goodness that the injury came later and not from the Spanish Fly. In the Spanish Fly, I landed on my neck. I was not standing fully right on the ropes and Montez Ford launched himself when I was still not fully planted on the rope. It was a matter of moments that my mind went like, 'Spin' and that's the result that you saw [at Clash of Champions]." (H/T Fightful)
We, at Sportskeeda, wish Angel Garza a speedy recovery.
Why Roman Reigns 'destroyed' Jey Uso at WWE Clash of Champions
Roman Reigns destroyed Jey Uso at WWE Clash of Champions, to the point that Jimmy Uso had to come out and ask for mercy. The match result did not surprise the WWE Universe, but the one-sided nature did catch a few off-guard.
Dave Meltzer of WON now reports that the main reason for it was to show what Roman Reigns has become. They want to make the WWE Champion a top heel in the company, and the move was a stepping stone in that direction. He said:
"In fact the entire Reigns vs. Uso match was one-sided with the storyline that it wasn’t like Uso was ever going to win, but you hoped he would get out of there not being hurt badly. That said, in that case, it worked the way it played out because of the unique story of the big bad older cousin and the somewhat naive underdog younger cousin not in his league, but refusing to be humiliated and would rather take that beating even though it was only making things worse."
Roman Reigns is likely to start his next feud on SmackDown this week, and rumors suggest that it is very likely to be The Fiend Bray Wyatt.
Chad Gable could move to WWE NXT
Chad Gable's time in WWE has not been great, and his singles career has failed to kick off. The former Olympian was brilliant as a tag-team star along with Jason Jordan.
Dave Meltzer of WON reports that the 'mystery star' who could be moving to NXT could be Chad Gable. There are rumors of Bo Dallas moving to the Black and Gold brand as well, but Meltzer adds that it could be the former tag champion. He said:
"But Dallas would be such a nothing because of how he’s been portrayed for years. If you include tag champs, this would open it up to Chad Gable, who has been abused badly on the main roster but is so great enough that he could pull it off.
"If Gable can keep his main roster contract and come here it would be a win across the board. If not, I’d say he needs to get out, but until after the pandemic, I’m not sure how aggressively AEW will be going for people who do have good contracts in WWE who aren’t proven like a Rey Mysterio."
Dave Meltzer also speculated that Gable should consider leaving WWE if he is not given permission to return to NXT. He believes that 'Shorty G' is highly talented and could move to AEW after the pandemic eases out.
The Rock's WWE return is 'complicated'
The Rock vs Roman Reigns is speculated for WrestleMania 37, and both of them have been talking about it. The match is something the WWE Universe would love to see, but things are not as simple as they sound.
In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reports that there is one big complication in the match taking place. He claims that WWE are unwilling to have The Rock return to the ring in an empty arena.
Roman Reigns was asked about the possible match against The Rock on Complex's Load Management podcast, he said:
"I think I'm the guy. If there is anybody that he would feel comfortable with in the ring, and have the proper build up and can rise to that occasion, there's no doubt I'm the guy. We will definitely have to crack a lot of eggs to get to that. That's just good TV. Going forward and building a really dominant bad guy within myself and here comes the astronomical superstar, there has never been a guy on his level. You would have to build that villain to get to that point." H/t WrestlingNews.co
As things stand, it looks like the pandemic situation will play the biggest role in The Rock's return to the WWE ring more than anything else.
