4 AEW rumors we hope are true and 1 we hope isn't: WWE's interest in top champion; Samoa Joe to become Tony Khan's next free agent signing?

#4. Hopefully true: Samoa Joe to become AEW's next big signing?

Samoa Joe could soon be on his way to AEW if the latest reports from Fightful Select are any indication.

Sean Ross Sapp recently reported that some people within Tony Khan's promotion are vouching for the former United States Champion.

We hope this is true since Joe is a well-established name in the pro wrestling business and would help bring more eyeballs to the AEW product. The Samoan Submission Machine has also completed his 30-day non-compete clause, meaning he's now eligible to sign with All Elite Wrestling if he wants to.

Though the 42-year-old's future as an in-ring performer is still uncertain due to his history with injuries, he brings so much more to the table. Joe's expertise in broadcasting and scouting talent makes him a valuable asset for any promotion.

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#3. Hopefully true: Kyle O'Reilly to resume his storyline with The Young Bucks and Adam Cole once he returns

Kyle O'Reilly's unexplained absence from television has left several questions hanging, including the future of his ReDRagon's storyline with The Young Bucks.

Dave Meltzer has now reported that O'Reilly was given some personal time off, given that he and his wife Erica recently welcomed their first child. Meltzer noted that The Violent Artist is expected to resume his storyline with Nick and Matt Jackson once he returns to Dynamite:

"The reason Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly haven’t been out with Adam Cole and the Young Bucks thing has stopped is because O’Reilly was given time off since his wife just had a baby. It is expected to resume when he returns,” Dave Meltzer stated. (H/T- Wrestling Inc.)

We hope this is true since the feud between ReDRagon and The Young Bucks over Adam Cole could lead to several captivating future storylines, especially when Kenny Omega returns to television.

Cole has been making big moves lately, such as secretly bringing in The Elite's long-time rival Jay White. The primary storyline appears to have been put on hold for now, but we hope AEW continues the narrative when O'Reilly returns.