5 WWE rumors from this week you need to know (March 18th, 2019)

Everyone loves a good rumour, 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 rumours that reach the public every single day.

As we race down on the road to WrestleMania 35, it's clear that everyone is getting excited.

This year's showcase of the immortals is already shaping up to be a blockbuster, as everyone is looking to make their presence known at the event.

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

Note: Please remember that every rumour presented here is just that, a rumour, something 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 The Empress' original plan for WrestleMania

The Empress of Tomorrow won the SmackDown Women's Championship at TLC but is without a WrestleMania opponent.

With so much focus being on the RAW Women's Championship as we head into the show of shows, it should be remembered that the SmackDown Women's Championship is still there.

Currently held by Asuka, the Empress captured the gold in a triple threat TLC match against Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, both of whom will face Ronda Rousey for the red brand's title.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the original plan was for Asuka to face Lacey Evans at the showcase of the immortals, though the report states this is now no longer the case.

It's unclear why this rumoured plan was dropped, though it seems likely that Asuka will defend the title against Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville instead, two women she has been feuding with for weeks

#4 The Deadman a no-show for WrestleMania

Will The Undertaker miss his first WrestleMania in nearly 20 years?

WrestleMania is fast approaching, and there's electricity in the air.

But as the WWE and its fans prepare for the biggest show of the year, one notable absence is The Undertaker, whose 24-2 record at the show remains the stuff of legend.

With still no sign of the Deadman on TV, many are wondering whether the Phenom will be missing the show, something he has done just twice before, in 1994 and 2000.

And though the company have been using the former World Champion's image to promote the show, the Observer notes that there are still no plans for a match featuring Undertaker at WrestleMania.

Though he may still appear at the showcase of the Immortals, it seems that time has finally caught up with one of the greatest Superstars in wrestling history.

#3 Double-J's new role with WWE

Jarrett had his first match on RAW in nearly 20 years when he took on Elias.

There was a time when the thought of Jeff Jarrett returning was laughable.

After allegedly demanding money to compete out of contract in 1999, Jarrett was blacklisted from the company, and setting up TNA Wrestling didn't help his chances.

Despite this, Jarrett did return, being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018.

Since then, Double-J has made sporadic appearances for the company (including at the 2019 Royal Rumble), but recently made headlines as the latest signing to the company's creative team.

Though his exact position in the team is unclear, the Observer is claiming Jarrett will be a very influential member of the creative process.

Hopefully, the former WCW and TNA World Champion's decades of experience will prove to be a valuable asset behind the scenes in WWE.

#2 Future uncertain for Johnny Wrestling

What will happen for the former NXT North America Champion?

In NXT, Johnny Gargano has proven himself to be one of the developmental brand's most talented Superstars.

A former NXT Tag Team Champion, Gargano briefly held the North American championship, before losing it to current holder Velveteen Dream.

More recently, Gargano was part of four NXT stars called up, alongside Aleister Black, Ricochet, and NXT Champion and friend/rival of Gargano, Tomasso Ciampa.

Though this is obviously a big step for all four Superstars, Gargano's future on the main roster is now in doubt, through no fault of his own.

According to the Observer, though Ricochet and Black are now considered fully-fledged main roster Superstars, Ciampa's recent injury has made WWE hesitant to pull the trigger on Gargano.

With the future unclear for both members of DIY, Gargano could stay back in NXT for the time being.

#1 Top Superstars pulled from live events

The 2019 Men's Royal Rumble winner has been pulled from live events.

WrestleMania 35 is just around the corner, but before the Superstars get to the big show, they must make it through the live events.

Untelevised shows, live events are for many their only chance to see WWE superstars live and is a huge deal for those in attendance.

However, the Observer is noting that several top stars have been pulled from live events.

This includes Seth Rollins, who will face Universal Champion Brock Lesnar for the title at WrestleMania, The Miz, who will face Shane McMahon, Daniel Bryan, and Rey Mysterio.

This may be just a precaution, as all of these Superstars are expected to be in big matches at the showcase of the immortals.

The last thing the WWE needs is a sudden injury, especially when we are this close to WrestleMania.