Wrestling Rumor Roundup: Aleister Black returning to WWE, SummerSlam Dream Match cancelled, and more

The wrestling world is always buzzing, and a new piece of information comes our way with every passing day. Superstars released, new creative direction, a former WWE superstar’s debut on Monday Nights, and The return of Samoa Joe are all that kept us occupied during weekly tv WWE programming. WWE knows how to keep the fans involved, and while this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw didn’t live up to its moniker of ‘Flagship Show,’ the Gold and Black Brand did deliver.

SummerSlam is two months away, but the company is already in promotion mode. Fans are willing to see Aleister Black back in action but is that what The Dutch Destroyer also wants, and is the WWE ready to bring him back now or wait for the hype to build up. Various questions came to light, and with many superstars on the verge of a return, could Allegiant Stadium be filled with surprises? Fans are also anticipating a Brock Lesnar vs Bobby Lashley match at The Biggest Party of the Summer but is it in the trash bag or on the table for action. A lot needs to be unwinded, and so without further ado, let’s dive in.

Aleister Black talks about his release and plans

Tommy End, better known by his ring name Aleister Black is not leaving anything unturned. He is ready to talk about things that went down during his last days and what holds for him in the foreseeable future. Tommy continues a low profile and hasn’t revealed anything during Oral Sessions with Renee Paquette.
A rumor that started doing the rounds courtesy of Dave Meltzer after his appearance on the show suggested that he might move to AEW soon. It’s still a rumor that’s up in the air as Vince has apologized to him for the release, and people backstage are lobbying up against Vince. The backstage team wants him in the company, but if that does become a reality is an unfathomed situation. [H/T: Oral Sessions with Renee Paquette]

SummerSlam Dream Match not on the cards

SummerSlam is the biggest show for the company this year as the show will run at absolute capacity. The Allegiant Stadium is ready to host The Biggest Party of the Summer, but we may have a bummer. Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar is a dream match for every wrestling fan. It looked like WWE would plan this match at SummerSlam, but the current situation speaks otherwise.

According to the 14th June Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is not planning a feud between these two superstars even though the fans want this match. Bobby Lashley is vocal about this match, and he stated it in 2018, but Vince and Co. may have other plans. Is The All-Mighty versus The Beast Incarnate planned for The Grandest Stage of Them All?

Roman Reigns discusses his possible match with The Rock at WrestleMania 38

The Rock might return at this year’s Survivor Series event, which marks his 25 years in the company. The Great One is busy with his Hollywood commitments, but his sporadic appearances have help WWE in putting their product to the fans wonderfully. His return during WrestleMania 28 and 29 helped the company. There was news of his injury, and it may have served as the reason for his hiatus.

Roman Reigns recently appeared on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show and talked on varied topics, including his match with The Most Electrifying Man in all of Sports Entertainment. The fans are ready for the match, and it is about time that the fight takes place because, with every passing year, The Rock vs Roman Reigns will fall apart. Will we see a match between two cousin brothers, and will it crown The Real Tribal Chief?

Edge’s status for SummerSlam revealed

Edge is away from WWE television since WrestleMania 37, but WWE has advertised him for the first SmackDown show with the fans in attendance. The Rated-R Superstar has a stellar career in the industry, and his work provides credence to the fans and WWE officials that his return would roar in good ratings. WWE is struggling with ratings at this time, and if the former World Heavyweight Champion can help them bring it, WWE would be pleased.

SummerSlam faces a tough challenge from the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence Jr., and while timings suggest that the fans will be in time to watch both the shows, WWE needs to make an impact on 21st August. It would help them soar high and open Raw with excitement and a lot to talk about during the show and for the press on Sunday. According to Jon Alba, Edge may appear at SummerSlam, and The Ultimate Opportunist’s appearance at SummerSlam may be the ultimate opportunity for the WWE to draw more people to their product on TV on a Saturday Night.

Vince plans to bring Roman Reigns at par with Kenny Omega

Vince McMahon supports Roman Reigns in a big way, and we witnessed it when he continually gave him three WrestleMania main event matches, much to the fans displeasure. The former Shield member has turned heel, but he is still Vinnie Mac’s favourite on the roster, and he does everything to keep the new face of the company pleased.

A new rumor from Dave Meltzer of WON, and reported by WrestlingNews.Co, Vince McMahon plans to bring Roman Reigns at par with his nemesis company’s top champion, Kenny Omega, who may turn babyface down the line. The Cleaner is checking all the boxes of a World Champion and is a heel as of this writing, but he may turn babyface in the foreseeable future, and Vince wants to do the same to The Tribal Chief. It would be interesting to see who wins this subtle battle between AEW and WWE, but fans can and will get top-notch entertainment, and that’s guaranteed.

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