WWE News Roundup: Released former Champion confirms return, Backstage issues with The Miz, Iconic superstar to star in a movie 

Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE News Roundup, where we try and bring the biggest news stories from the world of sports entertainment. In today's edition, we will take a look at some big stories involving names like Vince McMahon, Bray Wyatt and The Miz among others.

Bray Wyatt was released by WWE in 2021, stating budget cuts as the reason. Multiple reports suggested that Wyatt wasn't happy with the company's creative direction for him, which is what led to him being released. Though many fans wanted Wyatt to join AEW, it looks like the former Universal Champion is busy focusing on a movie career.

Apart from that, we will also take a look at why The Miz doesn't want to go to the WWE locker room, what would make Vince McMahon watch AEW and much more. So without any further ado, let’s dive into the biggest news stories of the day:

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#5 Bray Wyatt focusing on his movie career post-WWE

Special effects artist and Bray Wyatt's close friend Jason Baker spoke to RRBG Podcast about what the future holds for Wyatt. He revealed that the two have started working on a movie together. Baker called Wyatt one of the smartest people he knows and showed optimism regarding their upcoming venture:

"It's happening. It's going," Jason Baker said. "We did some stuff in November in Tennessee and we're working on some more stuff. It's coming along. Hopefully, people like it once we get it all put together. I had such a blast working with him and directing him when we did the original, first eight Firefly Fun House segments, we just clicked and became really good friends."

Baker also touched upon Wyatt's run in WWE and said that he wished that the former Universal Champion was still a part of the company so they could do more cool things.

#4 The Miz has a problem with superstars backstage

Former WWE Champion The Miz opened about the jealousy prevalent in the locker room. The Miz will team up with Logan Paul to take on The Mysterios at WrestleMania 38. Speaking about his new team on RAW Talk, the Must-See superstar took a dig at the locker room and said he would not go back there:

''You think I'm going to go back in the WWE locker room? People don't like me back there. They're jealous of the success I've had in WWE. All the accolades that I've attributed to, all the movies, the reality shows, everything that I've done, people don't want to be alongside me." said Miz.

It is no secret that The Miz was not welcome in the locker room when he first joined the company. However, over the years, The Miz has built his reputation and earned the respect of at least some of his peers.

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#3 Santino Marella on Stone Cold's possible return to WWE

Former United States Champion Santino Marella was all praise for Stone Cold Steve Austin. The former Glamarella member said that if Stone Cold was to return for WrestleMania then he would definitely be watching.

Speaking to The Walkway To Fight Club, Marella said that he doesn't think Austin will return for a full-time schedule, but even an appearance by him would boost the ratings.

''If you want to talk about doing something to make people watch, I’m going to watch. If Stone Cold comes back, I’m watching. He’s [Austin] an intelligent guy.'' said Santino.

Rumors suggest that Stone Cold will face Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38 for the first time in 19 years.

#2 Drake Maverick confirms his return to WWE

Former 24/7 Champion Drake Maverick was released by WWE in 2021. However, the former 205 Live General Manager is back within the folds of the company in a backstage role. It was reported that Maverick has returned, and the former Impact star took to LinkedIn to confirm his return:

"I am pleased to announce that towards the end of 2021 - I accepted the wonderful offer of becoming a part of the WWE Creative Writing Team as a Writer / Producer." noted Drake.

Maverick is known to be creative and his time involved in the 24/7 Championship hunt is fondly remembered by his fans. Having him on board as a creative writer will certainly help improve Monday Night RAW.

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#1 Ric Flair on what would make Vince McMahon watch AEW

The Hall of Famer Ric Flair spoke about AEW while speaking on his podcast. The former World Champion believes that Vince McMahon will start watching AEW if a top star like Roman Reigns or Brock Lesnar joins that promotion.

"Let me explain my comment. If Roman Reigns or Brock Lesnar had signed with AEW, Vince would've been watching. If Charlotte signed with AEW. If Sasha (Banks) signed with AEW, they'd be watching.That's another guy (Stone Cold Steve Austin) if he went over to AEW, Vince would be watching, with two monitors (laughs)," said Flair.

Flair also noted that McMahon is pushing bigger men because they want to create stars who could be box office attractions in the future.