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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we bring the biggest rumors and stories related to WWE for you. In today's edition, this article will take a look at the possible plan for Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns after The Beast Incarnate makes his return to WWE, and what role Paul Heyman may play in that feud.
This article will also talk about a recently returned Superstar being in high demand in AEW, a major mistake WWE has made with a three-time World Champion, and much more. So without further ado, let us dive in and check out the biggest stories from the world of WWE.
#5 Vince Russo unhappy with WWE's likely plan for Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns
Former WWE Writer Vince Russo spoke on SK Wrestling’s Writing with Russo. The veteran talked about Paul Heyman and his role with Roman Reigns on SmackDown. Russo pointed out that the only reason Heyman has been paired with Reigns is to act like a 'bridge' for a storyline with Brock Lesnar upon his return.
"Bro, there is absolutely no need whatsoever for Paul Heyman. Nothing. Bro, the only reason he’s there is because that’s gonna be the bridge to Brock, but they’re not doing anything with it, bro.''
Vince Russo was unhappy at the way WWE has played out the story and feels that Heyman has overstayed his welcome with The Tribal Chief and WWE needs to pull the trigger with a Lesnar vs Reigns storyline already.
“He [Heyman] has not done anything to advance the Reigns character. He’s only there as the bridge to Brock. Well, bro, if he’s there as the bridge to Brock, can we start laying that foundation?”
With Roman Reigns facing Edge at WrestleMania 37, it is clear that the rivalry between Reigns Lesnar is not going to be restarted anytime soon. There is also no word yet on the exact timeline of Brock Lesnar's return.
#4 WWE icon John Cena did not want to job to The Rock
WWE icons John Cena and The Rock have had two major clashes at WrestleMania. Their first match took place at WrestleMania 28 where a returning Rock beat WWE's poster boy at the time.
Although John Cena is a through and through company man, he wasn't very happy with WWE's decision to put the Rock over him at WrestleMania. Former WWE referee Mike Chioda revealed on Adfreeshows that he could sense backstage tension between John Cena and The Rock because Cena wasn't keen on laying down for the Brahma Bull.
"They were really shooting. And umm, I definitely felt, because when we were going over in the practice ring with certain things, before that match, I felt there was definitely some tension, and of course, it was coming from John because he has been busting his a** for this company. Top guy. Top merch, selling all the merch and everything, and I've got to job out to Dewey? to Dwayne?' (laughs)."
Chioda further added that he thinks Cena was p***ed at Vince McMahon for this decision. Mike Chioda admitted that John Cena was justified as he had been working very hard over the past few years only for some part-timer to return and put himself over.
#3 WWE legend Kurt Angle on trying to take John Cena's spot
Speaking about John Cena, another WWE veteran, Kurt Angle, who had a long-running program with John Cena, spoke about the former WWE Champion. Angle revealed how he had tried to take the top spot in the company from Cena.
Talking to Highspots Virtual Gimmick Table, Kurt Angle talked about how John Cena had everything to become the top name in WWE. He also admitted that he wanted that spot for himself, even though that did not happen.
''I knew he was going to be the top star, eventually. I tried hard to beat him (laughs) at being the top star, but it just wasn't in the cards. John just took over. He got a really good push by the WWE and took advantage of it, and did incredibly well. I'm very proud of him. And his career, you know, he's gone 15 years and consistently, which, in my mind, makes him the greatest WWE Superstar of all-time because anybody that can do that for 15 straight years, and barely get injured, that's an amazing feat."
Kurt Angle and John Cena had a legendary feud on SmackDown which essentially helped propel Cena into the main event picture. It was Cena who inducted Kurt Angle into the WWE Hall of Fame as well.
#2 Jon Moxley wants WWE Superstar Christian in AEW
Former WWE and AEW Champion Jon Moxley recently spoke to ITRWrestling. Moxley talked about a variety of topics including which WWE Superstar he would like to see in AEW. Surprisingly, the name that Moxley chose was former World Champion Christian.
Christian recently returned to in-ring action at Royal Rumble 2021. Moxley stated that Christian is one of the best workers in the business and has a tremendous creative side to him as well.
"I'll tell you, a guy I'd like to see here is Christian. I don't know if that was a one-off for him in the Royal Rumble but he looked frigging good to me, looked like he was in great shape, he looked sharp, man. I tell you, he's one of the guys that's – the wrestlers know it more so than anybody – Christian is so good. Like, his brain and his execution, and his mind for wrestling is just like next-level."
Moxley further explained that with no creative limitations in AEW, Christian could do wonderous things in the company. He feels that Christian's experience would truly help the wrestlers in AEW.
#1 WWE veteran points out a major problem with Rey Mysterio's booking
Iconic WWE Spanish announcer Hugo Savinovich recently spoke on SportsKeeda's UnSKripted with Dr. Chris Featherstone. He stated that WWE has mistreated Rey Mysterio and that they should have handled Dominik Mysterio's debut better.
Dominik Mysterio has become a major part of WWE after aligning himself with his father Rey Mysterio ever since he made his debut last year. Dominik has already been in multiple high-profile matches with Superstars like Seth Rollins and King Corbin.
However, Hugo Savinovich feels that WWE should have explored the Lucha Libre aspect more.
"Big potential, I think Rey paid a heavy price. They have mistreated him really bad. They gave him a good contract now. I believe that Vince [McMahon] made a bad mistake, a horrible mistake, by not letting the Mexican Luchador storyline work. It had to be 'El Mascarado' - The masked father Rey Mysterio giving Dominik Mysterio the torch, the mask."
Dominik Mysterio is just 24-years old right now and it is still possible that WWE may do an angle involving Rey Mysterio passing the torch to his son along with his mask.
