4 AEW rumors we hope are true and 1 we hope isn't: Massive update on Bray Wyatt's in-ring career, Backstage reaction to deal that made Kevin Owens re-sign with WWE

Welcome back to another thrilling edition of AEW rumors that we hope are true and those we hope aren't. As the list of free agents continues to grow, today's edition will shed light on some reports suggesting the future of a few stars.

In a noteworthy development, we even learned about the AEW locker room's reaction to Kevin Owens re-signing with WWE. With so much on the table, let's dive into detail about the top rumors of the week.

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#5 Hopefully true: Bray Wyatt is not keen on returning to in-ring action for now amid AEW rumors

Bray Wyatt's next wrestling destination has become among the most talked-about topics ever since the former WWE Universal Champion became a free agent.

Dave Meltzer recently reported that Wyatt isn't in any haste to return to the ring, whether for AEW or IMPACT Wrestling. The wrestling journalist ruled out any financial issues that may prompt The Eater of Worlds to go into negotiations with any promotion:

“Windham, the former Bray Wyatt, is another name that has been talked about. The last we heard was that he had the movie gig and didn’t want to come back so soon. Whether he comes back here or Impact, I don’t know at this point. He may not be in a rush to do anything given he had one of the top five or six contracts in WWE so unless he was living incredibly large, he shouldn’t have financial issues forcing him back until he feels like it. At one point he was apart on money from both promotions," stated Meltzer.

Since Windham Rotunda is entangled in Hollywood projects, we hope this rumor is true. As mentioned earlier, the free-agent list is stacked, and one wouldn't be surprised if Wyatt ends up joining either AEW or IMPACT Wrestling.

The 34-year-old star could probably wait until the midst of next year before setting the wrestling world ablaze with a surprising return to pro wrestling.

#4 Hopefully not true: Backstage AEW reaction to Kevin Owens' new offer made by WWE

WWE Superstar Kevin Owens has been making the rounds on social media lately, primarily since news broke that he has re-signed with Vince McMahon's company amid AEW speculation.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful recently reported that AEW talents knew from the beginning that the company wouldn't have 'realistically' matched the WWE's offer made to Owens, which is termed 'excellent' by everyone.

We hope the said rumor is not true. By now, almost everyone is aware that Tony Khan can offer lucrative deals to wrestlers. If that weren't the case, stars like Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole, to name a few, wouldn't have left WWE's big-money offer that easy.

As far as Owens' decision goes, he revealed that he chose to re-sign because of his family.

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#3 Hopefully true: Brody King is confirmed to make appearances in AEW down the road

Not too long ago, Cassidy Hayes of BodySlam.net reported that Brody King had inked a deal with AEW. The rumors came on the heels of Malakai Black's recent vignette, where he teased his partner's arrival as the first member of his House of Black faction.

While neither Dave Meltzer nor Alvarez can confirm the credibility of these reports, the latter assured that King would at least be making appearances for Tony Khan's promotion down the road:

Alvarez: "I've not confirmed that he's signed, but I have pretty much confirmed that he is going to at least make appearances in AEW."

We hope this rumor turns out to be true. Though we hope AEW has brought Brody King into their fold, having him appear through a 'forbidden door' wouldn't be a bad idea either.

He and Malakai Black could become one of the most intimidating tag teams in AEW. It will be interesting to see when these rumors will materialize.

#2 Hopefully true: WWE's interest in signing AEW star MJF

Andrew Zarian of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter recently reported that WWE is 'interested' in signing MJF once his deal expires with AEW down the road. Moreover, FOX and USA Network executives are firmly behind WWE's interest in the AEW star.

It's worth noting that the hearsays come on the heels of Friedman's ongoing feud with CM Punk. A WWE source reportedly said this following the war of words between Punk and MJF:

"I actually stopped what I was doing and listened to him. I don’t think I have done that with pro wrestling in a long time.”

“He has everything we would want. It really depends on if he could be that same person on WWE TV. We want new stars to be the focus within the next few years. That’s the plan.”

MJF himself reacted to the reports by teasing the biggest bidding war when his contract expires in 2024.

Although Meltzer previously stated that Friedman is most likely to stay with AEW, the prospect of seeing two major promotions going head-to-head would make MJF a bigger star than ever. Until then, the 25-year-old will remain one of the four pillars of Tony Khan's promotion.

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#1 Hopefully true: Kyle O'Reilly or Johnny Gargano joining AEW

Andrew Zarian also reported that either Johnny Gargano or Kyle O'Reilly is a 'done deal' to AEW, as per the impression he got from a source within WWE.

While it would be difficult to say if Gargano would be a great addition to a stacked AEW roster, O'Reilly's singing with Tony Khan's promotion makes the most sense, and we hope it turns out to be true. Adam Cole has even teased a special 'Christmas' present for Dynamite's Holiday Bash edition, which has led to speculation that it could turn out to be none other than his former Undisputed Era member.

O'Reilly has fueled those rumors as well. It will be interesting to see if Tony Khan successfully brings another ex-WWE star to AEW anytime soon.