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Although the past week was a rather eventful one for the WWE Universe, nothing grabbed the headlines like the revelation that Jason Jordan was Kurt Angle's illegitimate son. Meanwhile, SmackDown put all of its focus into promoting WWE Battleground, which will air on July 23, 2017.
Amidst all these developments, the rumour mill didn't sleep and threw up several interesting stories. With that being said, here are the top 5 rumours of the week.
#5 Update on the Jason Jordan storyline
The Rumour: As per the Wrestling Observer, Jason Jordan came to know about the Kurt Angle storyline just a week prior to the official reveal. He was expecting an American Alpha push till then.
The Potential: The Rumour makes sense. WWE probably didn’t want to spoil such a huge angle. Thus, it’s not surprising that they wanted it to remain a secret till the last minute.
The Fallout: The storyline is a promising one. WWE has enough momentum to make it a success, and they probably won’t mess it up in the long run.
#4 Cris Cyborg could appear in WWE
The Rumour: Cageside Seats notes that UFC could pay WWE back for the Brock Lesnar appearance at UFC 200 by letting WWE use Cris Cyborg.
The Potential: The rumour is directly linked to the recent Twitter exchange that Becky Lynch and Cyborg had. While the exchange does suggest that the Brazilian fighter could do something with WWE, the chances are slim. It also appears that Triple H and co are far more eager to do business with Ronda Rousey.
The Fallout: The Twitter beef between Cyborg and Lynch is likely to end on Twitter itself. An appearance from Cyborg in WWE seems like an unlikely prospect, but we never know.
#3 Future of Brock Lesnar
The Rumour: Cageside Seats is reporting that Brock Lesnar could end up dropping the Universal Championship at SummerSlam. The Beast Incarnate has also been linked with a return to UFC this week.
The Potential: A UFC return from Brock Lesnar might not sit well with the hardcore MMA fans. But the money involved might force UFC to consider it. Despite his recent suspension, Lesnar is a huge draw and any MMA promotion would love to have him on the card.
If WWE goes on to book a multi-superstar match for SummerSlam, it could be an indication of the title changing hands as WWE might not want Lesnar to get pinned or submitted.
The Fallout: Even at the age of 40, the Beast Incarnate is a huge player for both UFC and WWE. And the best part is, no matter what WWE or UFC wants, Lesnar has enough pull to have the final say.
#2 Rey Mysterio to GFW?
Mysterio was apparently offered a GFW contract
The Rumour: PWInsider is reporting that Global Force Wrestling has offered a contract to Rey Mysterio. The former WWE Champion is currently under contract with Lucha Underground.
The Potential: Mysterio’s deal with Lucha Underground comes to an end in September. As the future of Lucha Underground still remains ambiguous, the Master of 619 could be exploring his options. As a return to WWE could not happen, GFW seems the next best option for the veteran.
He could be on National television, and at the same time, some the promotion could put together some great matches with Mysterio on board.
The Fallout: The signing of Rey Mysterio would be huge for GFW if they pull it off. The promotion is currently going through a transition stage, and the star power of Mysterio could help them cement their position in the wrestling business.
#1 Jinder Mahal vs. John Cena could be booked for SummerSlam
The Rumour: Jinder Mahal vs. John Cena is being discussed for SummerSlam according to Cage Side Seats.
The Potential: Mahal defeated Randy Orton at Battleground, while Cena picked up a victory over Rusev at the same PPV.
The Fallout: Now that both Cena and Mahal pick up wins at Battleground, the next logical step would be to book them for SummerSlam. With the likes of Shinsuke Nakamura, AJ Styles, and Kevin Owens busy with other story lines, Cena is primed to be the next challenger. There is also the small matter of him being WWE's biggest star.
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