5 WWE rumors from this week you need to know (March 25th, 2019)

Everyone loves a good rumour, right? Something to talk about with other people 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: New gimmick for the Woken One

Hardy won the most recent Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 34.

For years in WWE, Matt Hardy was known as a great tag-team star, though a tad bland.

When he wasn't involved in high profile feuds against the likes of Kane or Edge, and was no longer pushing Mattitude, the former ECW Champion was a happy, smiling babyface, with very little else to him.

In Impact Wrestling though, everything changed, as Hardy would become a deranged heel, after losing the company's World title.

Bringing this new side to WWE, Hardy became 'Woken', one of his most popular iterations.

However, the North Carolina native is reportedly pushing the idea of a new gimmick to WWE, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

What this gimmick is remains to be seen, as Hardy has recently reunited with his brother Jeff on SmackDown Live.

#4: WWE re-considering Angle retirement match

The Olympic Gold Medalist will compete in his farewell match at WrestleMania.

As a former WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, Intercontinental WCW, US, European and Tag Champion, it's safe to say Kurt Angle has done it all in WWE.

So when Angle announced that at WrestleMania, he would compete in his retirement match, fans were quick to speculate who his opponent would be.

A week later, Angle said he would face Baron Corbin, in a decision that hasn't exactly thrilled fans, who don't want to see the Constable.

According to WrestleVotes, this displeasure hasn't gone unnoticed, as the company is rumored to be considering changing the match, as they don't want Angle's career to end on a sour note.

From a source: Angle vs Corbin is being “reconsidered”. WWE did not expect this type of negative reaction, and thus, they don’t want such a negative feel to Kurt’s final contest.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) March 21, 2019

If they do replace Corbin, there's no shortage of Superstars who would be wanting to face off in Kurt's final match, including a certain Doctor of Thuganomics...

#3: WrestleMania original plans changed

The United States Champion will defend his title against Rey Mysterio at WWE WrestleMania 35.

At WrestleMania, Rey Mysterio will battle Samoa Joe for Joe's newly won WWE United States Championship.

One of the few titles Mysterio has yet to capture in his legendary time in the company, this match has all the makings of a show-stealing bout.

But according to the Observer, the original plans for the showcase of the immortals was very different.

Instead, Mysterio was supposed to face Andrade, reportedly in a mask vs. hair match, and Joe was meant to defend the star-spangled strap against John Cena.

It's unclear why these plans were changed, though it could be that the company didn't want Mysterio or Andrade to lose that stipulation, so putting the 619 master against Joe made more sense.

Either way, expect a fantastic match between these two wrestling veterans.

#2: The Rattlesnake to rock MetLife Stadium?

Will Stone Cold make his presence known during WrestleMania weekend?

WrestleMania 35 is now less than two weeks away, and it's certainly starting to show.

There's an electricity in the air, as some of the biggest matches of the year have been announced, with huge stakes on the line.

According to PW Insider, there are plans for certain WWE legends to do something special over WrestleMania weekend, though it's unclear what that might be.

The report does specifically say that 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin's name has been thrown around for this special project.

A former WWF Champion, Austin is regarded by many as the greatest of all time, so anywhere he goes, fans are sure to follow.

Though it's been 16 years since Austin's last match, fans are always ready for the Rattlesnake to open up a can of whoop a**!

Oh Hell Yeah!

#1: Will the dead rise at WrestleMania?

The Deadman hasn't been seen since his loss to DX at Crown Jewel.

Though WrestleMania has hosted hundreds of Superstars over the years, there are few more synonymous with the show than The Undertaker.

Boasting an astonishing 24-2 record, the Deadman's list of victims is a who's who of wrestling: Triple H, Ric Flair, Edge, John Cena, Diesel, Shawn Michaels and many more.

Despite this though, the Phenom has not been seen in months, with many assuming that he may miss his first WrestleMania in 19 years.

There is good news though for fans of Undertaker, as he, alongside wife Michelle McCool were recently spotted at the WWE Performance Center, according to PW Insider.

It's unlikely at this point, that the company will announce a match for Undertaker before the showcase of the immortals, but we all know when it comes to WWE, to never say never.