5 WWE news stories you missed this week: 24-year old star promises to defeat Roman Reigns, Former champion teases in-ring return (December 12th, 2021)

#2 Vince Russo thinks Nikki A.S.H. could be released from WWE soon

Former WWE writer Vince Russo has heavily criticized the company's booking of Nikki A.S.H. During the latest episode of Sportskeeda Wrestling's Legion of RAW, he claimed that Nikki could, unfortunately, be a part of the next round of releases.

"It's not even the flavor of the month because they don't even go a month with a person. It's like the flavor of two weeks... Remember Nikki Cross was the flavor, bro? For a couple of weeks? Now, Zelina Vega is the flavor. Every two weeks, it's a different flavor. I can't believe I've got to sit here and say, and you're never going to get anybody over that way... Future endeavors. Next round, bro, she is done," admitted Vince Russo.

Nikki A.S.H. is currently part of the roster of RAW, where she has formed a tag team with Rhea Ripley. Their booking hasn't been consistent, which has frustrated many fans as well.

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#1 Mark Henry suggests secret "underlying deal" angle between Sami Zayn and Paul Heyman

Mark Henry has suggested an interesting angle in the ongoing SmackDown storyline between Sami Zayn, Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, and Universal Champion Roman Reigns.

Speaking on the Busted Open Radio show, Henry suggested that Heyman and Zayn could have an underlying deal. As part of this deal, Sami Zayn could help The Tribal Chief retain his title against The Beast Incarnate at Day 1 and then get a title shot for himself.

"Maybe the revenge factor is in. You're talking about turning the business on its ear, with all the stuff that's going on, imagine the Sami parade if he pulled the rug from under and there was some underlying deal with Paul Heyman that would get him a title shot. See, that's how my brain works. I want everybody to think, like, 'That was crazy!' And we don't get that much," said Mark Henry.

Zayn has been on the receiving end of brutal beatdowns at the hands of Lesnar on SmackDown for the last two weeks. It is to be seen how WWE plans to go ahead with this angle now.