WWE News & Rumor Roundup: Top veteran superstar allegedly done with the company, Details on Alexa Bliss' health condition, Important Randy Orton update (30th September, 2021)

Welcome to another edition of WWE News and Rumor Roundup, where we try and bring the biggest stories and rumors from the world of WWE. We have some exciting news stories and backstage rumors in store for you in today's edition.

This article will talk about the real reason why Randy Orton has been missing from WWE of late. We will also look at the health update on Alexa Bliss after it was revealed that she would be out for months.

We will also decipher rumors regarding a top WWE veteran being done with the company and much more. So without further ado, let us dive in and take a look at some significant rumors and news from WWE:

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#5 Details on why Alexa Bliss will be out for months from WWE

It had been reported that former WWE RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss would be taking a few months off from WWE. It was believed that the reason for her sabbatical was a way for her to return with a fresh gimmick.

However, PWInsider has noted the actual reason for Bliss' absence is because she is suffering from a sinus problem and is scheduled to have surgery for the same.

"Alexa Bliss was written off TV as of the Extreme Rules PPV as she is scheduled for an upcoming sinus surgery. PWInsider.com has not confirmed how long she will be out as of this writing."

Alexa Bliss was last seen at WWE Extreme Rules when challenged Charlotte Flair for the RAW Women's Championship. Not only was Bliss unable to capture the title, 'The Queen' destroyed Bliss' doll Lilly after the match had ended.

This was probably an end for the doll and will result in Bliss ditching her current gimmick when she finally returns to WWE.

#4 WWE legend Randy Orton not cleared to compete

Current WWE RAW Tag Team Champion Randy Orton was missing from RAW this week. He was absent at a recent house show where he was advertised to compete. As per PWInsider, Orton is not cleared to perform for now:

"WWE Raw Tag Team Champion Randy Orton was not at this past Monday's Raw taping, PWInsider.com has confirmed. The word making the rounds backstage was that he was not "cleared to perform."

The Viper was not scheduled to defend the tag team championships at Extreme Rules. However, even though his partner Riddle mentioned him on RAW, Orton was absent. A few weeks back, too, Orton had taken a sabbatical for undisclosed reasons and returned last month.

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#3 Update on Shane McMahon's status with WWE

Fightful Select has reported that former tag team champion Shane McMahon is done with WWE. It is being said that he is no longer under a contract.

Wrestling Inc. also had a similar report on Shane O'Mac's status. However, the company insists that McMahon is still a WWE talent under contract. Reports say that he hardly ever visits the office anymore.

Shane McMahon last appeared at WrestleMania 37 when he faced Braun Strowman in a steel cage match. The Monster Among men defeated McMahon in that match.

#2 Bully Ray refused backstage role with WWE

Former WWE Superstar Bully Ray revealed on JBL's podcast that he rejected the role of a backstage producer offered to him by Vince McMahon. Although his former tag team partner D-Von is a WWE producer, the role never appealed to the hardcore legend.

Bully Ray explained he refused the role because he doesn't feel it carries any weight these days. He said that agents these days only take marching orders from the top to the talent.

“Vince has offered me a position in the past. He has told me, ‘When you’re ready, I’d love to have you here as a producer.’ I don’t think the job is the same job it used to be when you [Gerald Brisco] were a producer or an agent'' said Ray.

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#1 Riddle on possibly winning the WWE Royal Rumble in 2022

RAW tag team champion Riddle spoke to Ryan Satin on his podcast. The former US Champion talked about his plans for next year's Royal Rumble match. Riddle admitted that he had a lousy showing in his first rumble match but feels that he can use the experience of his first two matches to win it next year.

"I think I'm going to win the next Royal Rumble. I feel like the first time, I didn't really have a good experience. Second time, very good experience. Got in there with some of my favorite workers and everybody else.'' said Riddle.

He further stated that he believes fans would love it if he wins the Royal Rumble as it would be something 'super fresh.'