5 wrestling rumors we hope are true and 5 we hope aren't: Rey Mysterio wants former US Champion to retire him, Current Champion in WWE linked with AEW due to expiring contract?

#2. Hope isn't true: Samoa Joe replacing Jerry Lawler on commentary full-time?

Samoa Joe has been out of action and in the commentary booth

Samoa Joe has replaced WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler on the commentary booth for some time now. Dave Meltzer revealed in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Samoa Joe is still not cleared to return and is now considered a "permanent" replacement for Jerry Lawler on RAW:

Regarding Samoa Joe, he is still not cleared to return, however he is also now considered the permanent replacement for Lawler as an announcer. What that means if/when he is cleared is that he may have the role where he announces and they can shoot angles for him to wrestle using that (since those kind of angles usually do well). Things could also change if later there are depth issues and they feel the need to have him as a full-time wrestler. Or he could mix the two

We hope this isn't true because it seems to leave a bit of uncertainty towards his future as an in-ring performer. While we don't doubt that he would excel in the role full-time after he's retired, it still feels like he has a lot to offer to the promotion as a performer.