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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring you the biggest WWE news and rumors of the day.
With MITB just weeks away, there is a lot of buzz as to who will win this year's contracts. On today's edition, we will talk about an unfortunate injury to a former Universal Champion, a current Champion revealing a bizarre update and news regarding the future of WWE legend Rey Mysterio with the company.
So without any further ado, let us jump into today's rumor mill updates:
#5 Update on Rey Mysterio's contract with WWE
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Rey Mysterio is not just a former World Champion, but one of the most coveted and respected Superstars in the WWE roster today.
The Master of 619 could have chosen to leave WWE a few months back as he had an opt-out clause in his contract, which he did not avail. Mysterio's contract is now set to expire somewhere around September this year.
WrestlingNews.co have reported that Rey Mysterio has not signed a new deal with WWE and could be a free agent soon:
It is interesting to note that he has not agreed to terms on a new deal so, unless something gets signed in the next few months, he could be a free agent and he could sign with another company.
They also stated why the former 3-time World Champion possibly signed a short-term deal with WWE:
The reason why he chose to sign a short contract rather was because he wanted to keep his options open and he wanted to see how his body would hold up.
Rey Mysterio is a future Hall of Famer and has a vast history of performing not just for WWE but other companies like WCW and Lucha Underground.
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#4 More bad news for Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns had to pull out of WrestleMania 36 due to the ongoing coronavirus threat as he did not want to risk his health given his history with leukemia.
The Big Dog was set to face Goldberg for the Universal Championship at the show but was replaced last-minute with Braun Strowman, who managed to win the Universal Championship - making it his first World Championship win.
There were reports that stated that following Reigns' removal from WrestleMania 36, there were orders from the top that his name should not be mentioned on WWE television at all. Whatever the reason may be behind the decision, it looks like the company has no plans of reversing their decision.
Here is what Cagesideseats (via WON) have stated:
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Roman Reigns’ name still isn’t allowed to be mentioned on WWE television.
There is no word as of now as to when the former Universal Champion will return to action, but it is safe to assume that The Big Dog will be out of action for quite some time.
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#3 Jeff Hardy wants to face The Fiend
Jeff Hardy is being hyped up for his return on SmackDown each week. The Charismatic Enigma returned to face King Corbin on SmackDown a few months back but has been absent since.
While speaking to Corey Graves on his podcast, the former WWE Champion stated that he wanted another World Championship run. He also stated that he wanted to have a program with Bray Wyatt, for which he had some 'crazy cool ideas'.
Jeff Hardy revealed his idea for a 'cinematic' match with Bray 'The Fiend' Wyatt:
“I was like ‘what if there was something like The Twilight Zone?’ Because back when we did the Hardy Show that we had this thing called the WhyLight Zone. So now what if we, I don’t know…like Wyatt beat me and took me under the ring? Then all of a sudden I’m in the Funhouse by a black and white TV and it’s like the Twilight Zone?”
While it looks like Jeff Hardy is heading towards a feud with another former WWE Champion Sheamus as of now, it will be interesting to see Wyatt and Hardy lock horns soon.
#2 Big E reveals the most ridiculous thing he did in WWE
Big E is one of the most entertaining Superstars on the roster. Be it his in-ring shenanigans or his outrightly hilarious promos, the former NXT Champion knows how to make the fans enjoy.
While speaking on The New Day's podcast, Big E talked about the Mixed Match Challenge where he was partnered with Carmella. He said it was the most fun he has had in WWE. He was paired with Carmella and stated that she was great and down to do anything creatively.
Former IC Champion Big E also spoke about the most ridiculous thing he has had to do in WWE:
I think Woods had lot of the ideas. I remember one of the most ridiculous things we have done - on-screen or off-screen- is pet dance party. It is the most ridiculous thing.
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The current SmackDown Champion then talked about other weird things that they have done including running around in leotards in a residential area.
Big E and The New Day
Big E and Kofi Kingston are currently the SmackDown Tag Team Champions and will be defending their titles against Miz and Morrison, Lucha House Party and The Forgotten Sons at WWE's upcoming PPV - Money in the Bank.
#1 Kevin Owens' injury update
Former Universal Champion Kevin Owens reportedly suffered an unfortunate ankle injury during his WrestleMania 36 match against Seth Rollins. This injury could be the reason for Owens' absence from WWE ever since WrestleMania 36.
A new report by The Observer has stated that The Prizefighter will be out for a few more weeks:
"Regarding the Kevin Owens ankle injury, it happened at WrestleMania. The spot it happened is unknown as apparently he never felt a thing during the match and then the next day his ankle was swollen. He expects to be out a few more weeks."
Kevin Owens managed to pick up a win against The Architect on The Grandest Stage of Them All, but with Rollins already having moved to the WWE title picture feuding with Drew McIntyre, it will be fascinating to see what WWE will have in store for him once he does return.
The great thing about WWE is that it doesn’t require us to be there if we don’t want to. This is also why in the last two weeks I have not been present because I preferred to be at home with my family." (H/T WhatCulture)
