5 WWE Rumors from this week you need to know (February 17th, 2019)

Everyone loves a good rumor right? Something to talk about over a water cooler. In WWE, everything moves so fast. Not just the Superstars in the ring, but all the latest news and rumors that reach the public every single day.

With Elimination Chamber this Sunday, it's clear that we are well on the road to WrestleMania.

The biggest show of the year, WrestleMania 35 is already shaping up nicely, with a rumored first-ever female main event, though there's plenty that can happen between now and April.

Here are five rumors from wrestling from this week that you really need to know.

Note: Please remember that every rumor presented here are just that, rumors, just to have fun with. Whilst some may seem more likely than others, please take all of them with a grain of salt.

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#5 Rollins bound for the Chamber

Rollins will face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 35.

When Seth Rollins won the men's 2019 Royal Rumble match, he guaranteed himself a match against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 35.

But the road to WrestleMania is often long and treacherous, and nobody knows that better than the Architect, who is reportedly dealing with injuries at the moment.

Whilst the WWE hasn't made any comment about the injury on their programming, Rollins has been pulled from all matches for the foreseeable future.

Despite this, Rollins is expected to appear at this Sunday's Elimination Chamber pay per view, according to PWInsider, though will not be wrestling.

With the Universal Champion not expected to appear, it will be interesting to see in what manner the former Shield-brother will be used, and whether or not he will address the injury that has WrestleMania in jeopardy.

#4 Rousey won't re-sign?

Rousey has been dominant since joining the WWE, including winning the RAW Women's Championship last year.

Since joining the WWE at last year's Royal Rumble pay per view, 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey has been phenomenal.

Winning in her debut match at WrestleMania 34, Rousey has toppled everyone in her way, including Alexa Bliss at Summerslam to capture the RAW Women's Championship, as well a Nikki Bella at the first all-female pay per view, Evolution.

But according to Terez Owens, the Hot Rod's time with WWE may come to an end, if they sign fellow UFC star Cris Cyborg.

According to the report, Rousey is ready to leave WWE if they bring Cyborg into her storyline. For those unaware, Cyborg has been spotted at the WWE performance center in recent weeks.

For fans of Rousey though, there may be a silver lining, as Cyborg has reportedly garnered interest from AEW.

#3 Kofi has 'an opportunity'

After eleven years in WWE, many are hoping that Kofi Kingston will finally get a main-event push soon.

In case you missed last week's edition of SmackDown Live, let me fill you in.

In a gauntlet match, the New Day's Kofi Kingston gave the performance of a lifetime, with many people, both fans and Superstars, saying he should be pushed towards a World Championship picture.

According to Wrestle Votes, the booking of Kingston is exactly what was planned for Mustafa Ali, who was supposed to be in this Sunday's Chamber match, but has been removed due to injury.

The report from WrestleVotes also states that Kingston now has "an opportunity" following his match on SmackDown Live, which has become widely acclaimed.

Kingston, a WWE veteran of eleven years, has never held a world championship, though this fact may change at some point in 2019.

#2 More news on the Architect

Rollins is reportedly cleared to wrestle, though the company are hesitant.

Seth Rollins may be appearing at WWE Elimination Chamber, but he won't be wrestling.

The decision behind this is that Rollins has been dealing with several injuries, which has left his Universal Championship match against Brock Lesnar in question.

But according to Wrestling Observer Radio, the Architect is cleared to wrestle, though the company won't let him.

The reason behind this is that WWE want Rollins to be as close to 100% as possible for his match against the Beast at WrestleMania.

This certainly makes sense, as the show has already been plagued with several injuries and issues, with The Undertaker and Triple H seemingly not making it to the show of shows.

Hopefully, the Architect will be 100% and have his chance to shine on the biggest stage of them all.

#1 Batista. WWE through and through

Batista is not interested in competing for All Elite Wrestling according to the Observer.

When the WWE Universe first saw Batista in 2002, few could've expected the incredible career he'd have.

Debuting as the deacon of Reverend D-Von, Batista won his first World Champion in 2005, and outside of WWE has become a leading man in Hollywood.

And despite rumors of the Animal joining AEW, Batista has said he only wants to wrestle for WWE, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Despite his last in-ring run in 2014 being heavily criticized, the Animal does reportedly want to wrestle in WWE again.

A rumored match with Triple H was hinted at on SmackDown 1000, though that is up in the air due to the Game's pectoral injury he suffered at Crown Jewel.

With Triple H being allowed to train again though, this match may still happen.