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Welcome to our daily WWE Rumor Roundup.
It was a relatively quiet day at the rumor mills as there weren't many stories worth talking about. However, we've still dug deep and managed to get six bits of speculation for today's roundup.
Sasha Banks is the star in focus today as The Boss is mentioned in three different stories today, all of which, are very interesting their own right. A WWE veteran was moved to the alumni section, which pretty much hints at the end of another in-ring career.
Could we see Renee Young follow Jon Moxley to AEW in the future? Mox commented on the possibility of it happening in a recent interview.
Elsewhere, a legendary Superstar confirmed that he will return to WWE TV within five months.
Let's elaborate then, shall we?
#1 Matt Hardy will return within 5 months
Matt Hardy is one of the most active WWE Superstars on social media and even if he isn't on TV, the future Hall of Famer is always in the news for his tweets.
The multiple-time tag team Champion was interacting with the fans on Twitter during which he opened up about his impending return to WWE programming.
The former ECW World Champion confirmed that he will be back in the ring within the next five months. He added that the broken brilliance will be resurrected.
Hardy has not wrestled in a big match since appearing in the 51-man Battle Royal at Super ShowDown in June earlier this year.
Hardy wrestled at a house show in August and has since been kept away from the ring for unknown reasons. His brother Jeff Hardy was in the news recently regarding another DUI arrest. The highly publicised twitter fight between the wives of the Hardy brothers has also been a major talking point in the wrestling fraternity.
However, Matt Hardy is doing what he does best and that is to evolve and push his brand on Twitter.
Hardy was also asked about possibly regretting his decision to return to WWE in 2017 and the 45-year-old Superstar responded by saying:
No. I had to return to @WWE to complete my redemption story. WWE made me, I’ll always be grateful to them. Disliked how I left in 2010 & felt I owed #WWE a debt. Came back & repaid it. The WWE employees have treated me great.
#2 Alicia Fox moved to the Alumni section; possibly done with the company and wrestling
13-year WWE veteran Alicia Fox has been officially moved to the Alumni section on WWE.com.
Fox has not wrestled a match since appearing on WWE Main Event for a tag team match in April earlier this year.
The former Divas Champion was said to be in the bad books of the officials after she wrestled while being intoxicated during a live event in February. As per the first-hand account of a fan who attended SummerSlam, Fox was also reportedly drunk backstage in Toronto during the PPV.
Fox was also seen with the legends during the RAW Reunion show, which served as the first hint of the end of her in-ring career. The speculation going around is that the 33-year-old Superstar may be done with the company altogether. She has kept herself busy by travelling a lot while being away from the ring.
The company also has no plans of using her, which was evident from the fact that she was left out of the recent WWE Draft. As stated earlier, Fox has been with the company for 13 years and she could finally be thinking of moving on to try something new.
However, the former Divas Champion should ideally get help the necessary help to deal with her troubles with alcohol, which have spelt the end of her in-ring career in WWE.
If Fox is indeed done with wrestling, we should expect an official statement to be put out soon regarding the lowkey retirement.
#3 Jon Moxley comments on the possibility of seeing Renee Young in AEW
The man popularly known as Dean Ambrose by the WWE faithful has found a new lease of life as Jon Moxley in AEW.
Moxley is one of AEW's marquee talents and is currently embroiled in a feud with Kenny Omega.
During a recent interview with ScreenGeek.net, Moxley opened up about his wife Renee Young potentially leaving WWE to join him in All Elite Wrestling.
Moxley explained that Young currently has a lot on her plate and is considered to be an invaluable asset in the eyes of the WWE officials. Despite not being an active commentator, Young is busy with her new role for Fox while also resuming her previous job as a backstage interviewer.
Moxley alluded to the fact that Young isn't quitting WWE anytime soon, however, the future is solely in her hands and that she can do whatever she wants.
Moxley said:
Uh, she’s got A LOT of stuff on her plate. A lot of things she wants to do. I mean, you’d have to ask her what all her goals and aspirations are, but she has a lot of them outside the wrestling business. Right now she’s just like, right now over there she’s completely invaluable. She has a lot of great opportunities with Fox, and uh, which is great for her, and uh, her, you know, I uh… her future is in her hands, she can do whatever she wants, and she’s uh… It’s good to be her right now. A lot on her plate right now, a lot on her plate. It’s very cool, you know?
Renee Young hosts the highly insightful WWE Backstage show along with Booker T on FS1 on Tuesday nights. Even though she isn't on the commentary table anymore, Young is getting that Fox money which should keep her satisfied for the foreseeable future.
#4 Sasha Banks' return update
As revealed by PWInsider, Sasha Banks is scheduled to return to TV on the upcoming episode of SmackDown, which will take place at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Boss has been out of action ever since she suffered injuries to her hip and tailbone during her Hell in a Cell loss to Becky Lynch. There was some concern backstage regarding her status in the past week as there was a certain level of secrecy maintained on her condition.
She reportedly underwent tests and has now been cleared to wrestle again by the WWE doctors.
Banks will also resume wrestling on the live event circuit as she has been advertised to appear at two house shows during the weekend.
The former RAW Women's Champion was recently drafted to SmackDown and she is expected to rekindle her partnership with current SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley. A possible feud and match against Bayley could also happen in the distant future.
#5 Sasha Banks could be back with a new look
Banks should be back this week itself, however, we may not get the RAW version of The Boss that we were getting used to seeing.
Gypsy Loc's Savis Davis, a designer who creates wigs and hair extensions, recently revealed the new 'glow in the dark' wig that she has prepared for Banks on Instagram Stories.
David wrote, "Full lace glow in the dark on the way @sashabankswwe, adding final touches."
Thanks to WrestlingNews.co for the screenshot given below:
#6 Bayley addresses the rumors of Sasha Banks and the latter throwing tantrums after WrestleMania match
The aftermath of WrestleMania 35 was dominated by reports of Sasha Banks and Bayley being sour losers backstage after they dropped the WWE Women's Tag Team titles to The IIconics at the show.
Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin had reported in April that Banks and Bayley were quite vocal about their collective displeasure over being booked to lose the titles. The Superstars were reportedly spotted laying down on the Metlife Stadium locker room floor. They even created a scene at the WWE hotel and were loud enough to make their unhappiness known to everyone who was around.
Sasha Banks then went on a short hiatus, with reports claiming that she wanted to quit the company during that period. All those rumors, however, may be false.
Bayley was on Sky Sports' Lock Up Podcast during which she opened up about the aforementioned speculations.
We read all the stupid rumors and it's ridiculous. There's no proof of it and it's people just spreading these rumors because they want to talk, they want something to start up. We literally watched the main event in person by the hard cam and enjoyed the women stealing the show. We're professionals and we love this more than anyone can imagine, more than anyone else in that locker room.
As noted earlier, Bayley and Sasha Banks are on the same brand again and are expected to be the top heels in the women's division of Friday night SmackDown.
