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On the latest edition of the WWE News Roundup, we take a look at some of the big news stories from the last week.
We start off with plans for four big WrestleMania matches. We also take a look at two big Superstars who are 'nearly locks' for The Show of Shows.
We then move on to Parker Boudreaux, a man who has been hyped as the 'next Brock Lesnar'. He also looks uncannily similar to Lesnar. The former football player was spotted at the WWE Performance Center recently.
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We also take a look at a number of other stories including Roman Reigns teasing a WrestleMania 39 match, Drew McIntyre sending a message to Goldberg, an IMPACT Wrestling star teasing a Royal Rumble entrance, and more.
#8. WWE planning for four big matches for WrestleMania; John Cena and Goldberg 'nearly locks'
WWE recently announced that WrestleMania 37 will take place over two nights at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. WrestleVotes has reported that with the decision for a two night WrestleMania now made, WWE is looking for four major matches at Mania, two on each night.
The reported stated that WWE is looking to bring in some major names and that Goldberg and John Cena are 'nearly locks'. The Rock and The Undertaker seem a little unlikely at this stage:
"Once a decision was made to run the 2 night card for Mania, the creative team started working on "bigger" ideas. Thought is WWE now needs 4 MAJOR matches, 2 per show. That probably requires outside assistance from big names. Cena & Goldberg nearly locks. Rock unlikely. Taker TBD."
"Follow up on the Taker part. Majority of those backstage think he’s done. And rightfully so. However, it only takes one call, from one usually conVINCing man to change all that."
The Undertaker had his final farewell at WWE Survivor Series 2020, and it would be interesting to see if he returns for WrestleMania 37.
#7. 'Next Brock Lesnar' spotted backstage at the WWE Performance Center
Former football player Parker Boudreaux, who has been called the 'next Brock Lesnar', was reportedly spotted at the WWE Performance Center recently. The story was reported by Fightful (via Cageside Seats):
Fightful says that Parker Boudreaux, a football player who has an uncanny resemblance to Brock Lesnar, was backstage at this week’s NXT.
The 22-year old himself spoke about being interested in a career in pro wrestling in the past. We don’t yet know any further details regarding why he visited the WWE Performance Center.
Parker Boudreaux commented on his resemblance to Brock Lesnar in an interview with Lucha Libre Online. Here’s what he had to say:
"I think Brock Lesnar is a tremendous athlete, and while I do take it as a compliment to be told we look alike, I look forward to people getting to see my own unique identity and character in professional wrestling, as well as watch me be my own person. I’m one of a kind. The Next Big Thing."
Brock Lesnar's WWE contract expired last year at the end of August.
#6. Roman Reigns teases a massive match against The Rock at WWE WrestleMania 39
WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has already started teasing a match against The Rock at WrestleMania 39 in 2023. WrestleMania 39 will take place in Los Angeles. Speaking to Ryan Satin of FOX, Reigns said that a match against his cousin The Rock in Hollywood would 'made sense':
"We'll go to Hollywood for WrestleMania 39, and I think it just makes sense."
There were rumors last year that The Rock could face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 37. However, these rumors seem to have quietened down for now, and we could have to wait a couple of years to see Roman Reigns take on The Rock.
#5. IMPACT Wrestling’s Karl Anderson teases Royal Rumble entry
IMPACT Wrestling star and former WWE Superstar Karl Anderson recently 'declared' his entry into the men's Royal Rumble match. Replying to Brian Gewirtz’s question regarding Superstars declaring themselves for the Royal Rumble, Karl Anderson joked and teased his entry by declaring himself.
Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows were released by WWE last April along with a number of Superstars and staff. The Good Brothers went on to sign with IMPACT Wrestling and recently appeared in AEW.
#4. Update on a possible return for former WWE Tag Team Champion Jason Jordan
Former Tag Team Champion Chad Gable was a guest on the latest edition of WWE’s The Bump. During Gable's appearance on The Bump, he gave an update on a possible in-ring return for his close friend and former tag team partner, Jason Jordan. Gable said that Jordan was working on a return before adding that he would always be open to an American Alpha reunion:
"Speaking from a personal standpoint, he became one of my best friends throughout the [WWE] process and still is. It’s unfortunate what happened to him with his injury, but you never say never. He’s working on it, he’s trying to get back. And who knows, a reunion is always something I would never be against."
Jason Jordan last competed in 2018 at the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Jordan and Seth Rollins defended the RAW Tag Team Championships against Sheamus and Cesaro. Jordan ended up being unable to compete after a storyline injury leaving Rollins to take on both Cesaro and Sheamus on his own. The match was eventually won by Cesaro and Sheamus.
#3. Vince Russo says Randy Orton has to take some of the blame for WWE RAW angle
Vince Russo was not a fan of Randy Orton's promo on this week's WWE RAW. On the latest edition of RAW, Randy Orton appeared in a mask after Alexa Bliss threw a fireball at him the previous week, with the attack leaving him with 'first degree burns'. During his appearance on WWE RAW, Orton accused The Fiend of orchestrating the attack because he didn’t want The Viper to enter the Royal Rumble match.
Russo was not happy with the segment and the reasoning Orton gave for The Fiend’s attack. He said that Orton had to take some of the blame for not complaining about where this storyline has gone:
"Some of this has to fall on the talent. When you're Randy Orton and you got 20 years seniority and they ain't going to do a damn thing if you open up your mouth and complain. They're telling you there is no retribution whatsoever and you're going to cut a promo about being in the Royal Rumble, you've got to be saying at that point - 'No I'm not doing that, girl burnt my face last week, no we are addressing this. If you can't come up with something then I will'. You know, there has to be a point where the talent takes responsibility as well."
During his interview with SK Wrestling, Vince Russo also pointed out one major issue with the Randy Orton and The Fiend feud. You can check that out HERE.
#2. Konnan gave an insight into former WWE Universal Champion Goldberg’s backstage behavior after his mega push in WCW
On the latest edition of SK Wrestling's UnSKripted, WCW legend Konnan was asked about former WWE Universal Champion Goldberg's backstage behavior after his mega push in WCW. Konnan said that Goldberg's behavior did change a little bit after his massive push. Konnan acknowledged that the success got to Goldberg’s head a little bit. He also added that Goldberg was also somewhat paranoid because there were a lot of people trying to knock him off the top:
"A little bit, you know. I mean, when you get that super mass popularity that he did, as quick as he did, and people start treating you different, you start thinking about yourself different. So it did get a little bit into his head, he was much more humble when he first came in. But he also had a lot of guys who were trying to knock him off the pedestal, so he was paranoid at the same time."
During his appearance on UnSKripted, Konnan also gave his take on the storyline involving Randy Orton and The Fiend on WWE RAW. You can check out the details on that story HERE.
#1. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre vows to end Goldberg's new streak
SK Wrestling’s Riju Dasgupta recently spoke to WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. McIntyre is set to defend the title against Goldberg at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view later this month. During the interview, McIntyre spoke about Goldberg being on a 'new streak' of returning and winning world championships. He vowed to end this streak. McIntyre added that while he respected Goldberg and what he’s achieved, he would beat Goldberg at WWE Royal Rumble:
"No matter what anyone might think or anyone might say about Goldberg, look at what's happened every time he's returned to the company. He keeps himself in shape, he's an animal, he's explosive, he ran through Brock Lesnar, won the Universal Championship, he ran through The Fiend and won the Universal Championship. He's on a new streak where he comes back to the company and he wins the title and so I'm looking to end that new streak he's on right now. He comes back, he can fight me at the Rumble but with all the respect in the world for him, and it hurts me to say it, but Goldberg I'm going to have to kick your head off and beat you because you ain't winning my title. I'm ending the streak."
Check out our full interview with WWE Champion Drew McIntyre below:
Goldberg is set to challenge Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view later this month.
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