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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup, where we try and bring you the biggest stories and rumors from the day. In today's packed edition, this article will talk about various interesting topics, including the future of The Hardy Boyz, a major injury that took place on this week's RAW and much more.
The article will also take a look at an interesting idea involving Riddle and Stephanie McMahon as well as the future of Monday Night RAW. So without any further ado, let us dive in and take a look at the biggest stories and rumors from the world of WWE today.
#1 Reason why The Hardy Boyz won't be inducted into the WWE HoF anytime soon
Jim Ross recently spoke about The Hardy Boyz on his podcast. The veteran talked about whether or not The Hardy Boyz will ever be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. He stated that while he does believe that the tag team will be inducted into the HoF one day, it can only happen once Matt Hardy leaves AEW.
''But as long as Matt is with AEW, and again, we talked about him wrestling Sammy Guevara this weekend on pay-per-view, I wonder if that’ll be — how that will be. It’ll almost have to be, maybe, I might be wrong — is that Vince [will] say, ‘Yeah, they deserve to go in but when Matt leaves AEW, we’ll think about it’ and that may be the deal but Jeff is a star, and I had higher expectations for this match than we received, so I don’t know. It just let me down a little bit.” (H/T Post Wrestling)
Matt Hardy chose to leave WWE once his contract expired. However, his brother Jeff Hardy has signed a new contract with WWE and is part of the RAW brand.
#4 WWE Chairman Vince McMahon could be in problem because of USA Network
RAW has been the flagship show of WWE for over 20 years. The show was considered one of the top shows on the USA Network and was always given high priority.
However, while speaking to Sportskeeda, Vince Russo revealed that Vince McMahon might be in a bit of a problem soon as the USA Network doesn't have WWE RAW on their priority anymore and could be dropping the show.
''I had somebody tell me this past week, when it comes to the TV side of it, and I'm not going to speak for Fox. I don't know about Fox, but I was told that WWE is not even a priority for the USA Network anymore. And if it's not a priority, I can't imagine USA (Network) is going to sign them up again after this deal. Now, don't get me wrong, Chris. You and I both know wrestling. They will find another sucker. They will find a Network who thinks they are buying Rock and Austin. That's what they do."
Russo further stated that the USA Network was expecting the ratings to go up after the introduction of the ThunderDome, which hasn't happened.
#3 Controversial idea for WWE Superstar Riddle and Stephanie Mcmahon
Vince Russo is a man of million ideas, and the former WWE creative head revealed how he thinks Riddle needs to be booked in WWE. While speaking on Sportskeeda's Legion of RAW, Vince Russo stated that Riddle needs to booked like a loudmouth and brash Superstar.
"I would have went with that bro. This guy does not care what he says to Vince McMahon! That's how you make that guy bro, not giving a c**p what he says to the McMahon family, making a pass at Stephanie. Whatever the situation is, that's how you make the guy!"
He further stated that Riddle making tall claims outside the ring is believable because of his history as an MMA fighter.
"Yeah! That's the gimmick! The gimmick is that this guy doesn't care what he says to anybody. And bro, that's kind of interesting because the guy is an MMA fighter. So can he back up what he says to a Goldberg, or what he says to Brock Lesnar? Because the guy seems cocky and confident like he can! To me bro, that's the character.
Russo believes that using Riddle's real-life personality on-screen would be to the benefit of WWE.
#2 Rusev says he was punished for getting married without WWE's permission
AEW star Miro, who was formerly known as Rusev in WWE, recently spoke to Chris Jericho on his podcast. The former US Champion revealed how he was made to become a jobber in WWE because he married Lana. Miro stated that when TMZ leaked the news of him marrying Lana, the couple had to face the brunt of it.
Rusev was set to become the Intercontinental Champion before the news of his marriage with Lana was leaked, which led to WWE canceling his push.
"Somebody leaks that (photos of their wedding) and they blame her. They blame me. I do jobs for six months. Our story gets cancelled that night we were in Chicago. I remember it because I was supposed to win the IC title. I was supposed to get married with Summer. They nixed it that night, and when I talked to Vince, he's like, 'well, TMZ, it's like CNN. It's world news. Everybody knows it's true... Everybody will go against it.' So CJ did nothing for a long time, and I was doing jobs forever." (H/T WrestlingInc)
Lana is still a part of WWE while Miro has been making a mark for himself in AEW.
#1 Reason for major WWE RAW segment being canned
WWE RAW had advertised 'A Moment of Bliss' segment with Drew McIntyre for this week. However, the advertised segment did not take place. As per PWInsider, the reason for WWE pulling the promo last moment was because of rewrites that happened before the show.
PWInsider has now revealed that the Alexa Bliss-Drew McIntyre segment was removed due to the rewrites that happened before the show.
Drew McIntyre has been involved in a three-way feud for the WWE Championship ever since he lost the title to Randy Orton at Hell in a Cell. The Fiend has been added to the mix, which is why Alexa Bliss has also become a key factor in the ongoing program.
It was announced on this week's RAW that Randy Orton will be facing Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship on next week's show. It will be interesting to see what role The Fiend and Alexa Bliss will play in the match and if they will somehow be responsible for the outcome of the WWE Championship bout.
