WWE Rumor Roundup: Top Superstar not turning heel, veteran fired from the company, exciting new signings - 16th October 2019

Paul Heyman/Maria Manic
Paul Heyman/Maria Manic

#2. The reason why WWE didn't use The Usos and Naomi during the Draft

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WWE didn't get The Usos back for the Draft and it was quite a surprising decision as the twins have been among the most prolific tag teams of this decade.

As reported by the Wrestling Observer, The Usos, as well as Naomi, were not brought back for the Draft as the company has no creative plans for the three Superstars.

It was also revealed that the company has not set a return date for the Superstars, and as things stand, they will have to wait on the sidelines for a little longer.

The Usos and Naomi are currently a part of the RAW brand. The 5-time Tag Team Champions were previously rumored to return on the SmackDown premiere on FOX on October 4th, however, the plan was nixed due to an undisclosed reason.

The Usos were backstage at that show but were not used. The tag team have been kept away from TV ever since Jimmy Uso was charged with a DUI in July. Naomi too has been absent from in-ring action owing to health and family-related problems.


#3. Maria Manic spotted at the WWE Performance Center after expiration of ROH contract

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As reported first by Fightful, Maria Manic received a WWE Tryout this week. A report from Squared Circle Sirens added that her contract with Ring of Honor (ROH) came to an end recently, which enabled her to give WWE a shot.

PWInsider provided details of her ROH contract in a report which stated that Manic's six-month deal with the promotion expired recently, after which she attended a tryout at the WWE Performance Center.

The 22-year-old wrestler has wrestled for Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) in the past and was introduced to the ROH faithful in June 2019. Despite being with the company for a short period, Manic didn't wrestle a single match in ROH and was mostly seen carrying out attacks on other talents.

Will WWE sign up the young powerhouse? As always, we'll keep you updated on the latest developments.

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