WWE Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon has no problem with former World Champion joining another company, Superstar's in-ring career could be over - 27th October 2019

#3 Ric Flair went off-script on RAW

Ric Flair

The Stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' n' dealin' son of a gun showed up on RAW this past week and he was exuberant self.

Ric Flair cut a promo and revealed Drew McIntrye as the fifth member of his team that will take on Hulk Hogan's team at Crown Jewel on October 31st in Saudi Arabia.

What's interesting to note here is that Flair went off the script on a few occasions during the promo.

The revelation was made by Jerry Lawler on his podcast. JR also clarified that Flair was not drunk when he delivered the promo.

“I can assure you, I was with him for hours leading up to right before we went out on the air, and he was perfectly fine, so I know that people are saying Ric Flair was drunk or something like that. That was not the case.”

I think he was just so fired up and maybe because I don’t think that was an interview that was actually written for him, I think that they just let him go off on his own.” H/t Credit: Sportskeeda

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#4 Ricochet requests Evan Bourne to return

EVOLVE recently confirmed that Matt Sydal will be appearing for them under his WWE moniker Evan Bourne for a few shows that are scheduled to take place in November and December.

In case you didn't know, EVOLVE has a working partnership with WWE which is why Sydal has been permitted to use the Evan Bourne name again.

EVOLVE put out the following statement on Bourne's return:

Evan Bourne was one of the WWE’s most exciting stars. He was known for his spectacular “Air Bourne” finisher of the top rope. He rose to being WWE Tag Team Champions along with Kofi Kingston. Bourne’s last match was in 2013 and he parted ways with WWE in 2014. He competed as Matt Sydal, but the Evan Bourne name and persona was retired. Bourne now wants to make a comeback. EVOLVE’s connection to NXT allows him to revive the “Evan Bourne” name and precision style that thrilled WWE audiences.“There has never been a more ideal moment for Evan Bourne to return,” Bourne said, “I’m thankful for this rebirth. I’m thrilled for this opportunity and will open everyone’s eyes at EVOLVE. On November 9th and 10th, come see what I’m saying.

Sydal took to his Twitter handle to hype up his EVOLVE appearances with a throwback photo from his days with WWE. Ricochet, who has faced Sydal in the independent scene in the past, commented on the tweet by requesting him to come back.

EB pic.twitter.com/0i1jr36fkf

— Matt Sydal (@findevan) October 27, 2019

Please come back!Please come back! Please come back!

— WWE’s resident Superhero 👑 (@KingRicochet) October 27, 2019

While Sydal will only work for EVOLVE as of now, it isn't far-fetched to imagine a potential return to WWE if he does manage to put out impressive performances in EVOLVE. NXT has gone to a different level ever since securing a 2-hour live slot on the USA Network and having a popular name in Bourne could work wonders for Triple H's brand.