8 WWE Rumors that shouldn't come true

A lot of people bang on pro-wrestling smarks because they are fans of a scripted sport. No real drama, no real thrill, and no real excitement. That is what most people would say. But, one thing which WWE fans could be proud of is that their rumor mill is always operating.

The past three days were no different. There had been tons of rumors, and fans would hope most of them do not come true.

In this segment, we look at the pessimistic ones and hope that they remain rumors and nothing more. Without further ado, here are 8 WWE rumors that shouldn't come true.

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#8 James Ellsworth will return

This week's Smackdown was one of the best Smackdowns in 2018. If you didn't enjoy it, then there is no chance you could be a WWE fan again. However, one noteworthy thing from the lot was James Ellsworth's firing. The Chinless Wonder returned to the WWE only a month ago and was fired by Paige for requesting a title shot.

However, according to Cagesideseats, he is not done with the WWE yet. They elucidated that James Ellsworth never signed a WWE contract as a lot of indie promotions had still booked him. But, the company can contact and use him whenever they want.

A lot of fans would be against this, but I believe that James Ellsworth's character just holds the division down. He created a mess out of the first-ever Women's Money in the Bank ladder match and held the division back. He returned at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view a year later, cost Asuka the match, buried her, and held the Women's division back. And now, his plan was to hold the Smackdown WWE Championship scenario back.

Other than some noteworthy comedy segments like eliminating Braun Strowman at the 2016 Survivor Series, James Ellsworth never did anything good for the show. It is better his foot remains outside the WWE, and he never returns.

#7 Aiden English will be removed from Rusev Day

Aiden English's melodious voice was one of the reasons why Rusev Day got over. However, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (H/T: Johny Payne of Sportskeeda) speculates that his days in Rusev Day are numbered now. Here is what he told them:

“Then there’s that secondary thing where (Aiden) English and Rusev are having their problems, which is too bad for English because it wouldn’t end well for him.”

He further conjectures that Rusev and Lana will be feuding with Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega which would end with the couple betraying Aiden English.

This is extremely bad news for Aiden English and his fans as he will not have any clear direction after that. Moreover, Rusev Day would be incomplete without a guy who leads the crowd chanting 'Rusev Day' before his every entrance.

#6 Keith Lee will transition to the main roster quickly

WWE fans would be familiar with the name Keith Lee after his momentary appearance in the NXT Takeover: Chicago. But, if you are expecting him to stay in the yellow brand for a long time, then I have some bad news for you.

In the most recent instalment of No Holds Barred podcast (H/T: Ringsidenews.com), Joseph Peisech speculates that he will appear in the NXT, but only for a short time. Here is what he said:

“He did appear at NXT, the last NXT and all that. He did appear at some TV tapings but look for him. They’re going to fast track him into NXT. I wouldn’t be surprised if come November/December he’s on the main roster already.”

NXT and 205 live are the only two brands which provide pro-wrestling and not sports entertainment. Keith Lee is a terrific pro-wrestler and also has a 5-star match with Donovan Dijak at the 2017 PWG Battle of the Los Angeles. The fans who have watched him perform will agree that it is better if he stays in the namesake developmental brand for a longer time.

#5 Neville's contract is still frozen

Neville is the most technically gifted British superstar WWE have managed to bring on board in their recent past. The man had the agility of a luchador, submission trickery of a grappler, and the cunning psychology of a repugnant heel. However, before WWE could make use of his full potential, Neville, supposedly, walked out of the company.

And, if you are one of those fans who expect some positive updates regarding his contract status, you will only feel disappointed. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter asserted that Neville's contract status is still frozen. Here is the full transcript (via wrestlingculture.com):

“No updates at all. Neville’s contract is frozen. He has returned to England. I do not mean that he’s wasting his career, it’s a terrible thing to say, but he’s an incredible fighter and it’s a shame he’s not fighting. And I wish he was fighting somewhere. I wish he was happy. I’m sure he can not be happy not to fight. He is too good as a fighter to be happy without a fight . Especially when it’s at its best. “

WWE hasn't confirmed the news yet, and thus it is still a rumor. However, we don't want it to be true and hope that he returns to the squared circle as quickly as possible.

#4 Jinder Mahal was buried because of Roman Reigns

Jinder Mahal isn't one of the most loved wrestlers of the Internet Wrestling Community. And, the only thing they want to see is him staying away from the main-event scenario. Well, their wishes have finally been fulfilled as he hasn't been involved in any meaningful segments lately. However, dirtysheet.net's sources tell us that he was buried because of his failed program with Roman Reigns.

According to them, there was a de-briefing meeting after the Money in the Bank pay-per-view. They acknowledged the fact that the match between the two superstars was a catastrophe, and Jinder Mahal is the only person to be blamed for it. They further concluded that Jinder had failed to demonstrate himself as a main-event performer, despite WWE infusing a lot on him.

There is a saying that it takes two to tango. While we agree that the program was an utter failure, Jinder Mahal shouldn't be made the scapegoat. Roman Reigns had an equal share in the program's collapse, and according to that logic, he should have been buried too.

But instead, he will challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Title at SummerSlam. This is the reason why the WWE Universe continuously boos the Big Dog. They don't have anything personal against him, but they don't accept the company's partiality towards him either.

We wish that this news doesn't get confirmed by the WWE or any of their employees. Because if it comes true, it means that any superstar having a failed program with Roman Reigns will get buried instantaneously, but Roman Reigns will continue ascending.

#3 Hiromu Takahashi's injury is extremely grave

Hiromu Takahashi is one of the greatest junior heavyweights of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Sadly, he suffered an injury at the G1 Special in San Francisco and is still recovering. While he did walk out from the arena on his own feet, he is yet to be discharged from the hospital.

According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter (H/T: sescoops.com), all is not well for the Ticking Time Bomb. Here is the transcript:

“He’s still in the hospital. He’s in good spirits but it’s 18 days and he’s still in hospital. That’s not a good sign to me, at all.”

While he didn't elucidate further, there is a feeling that his injury could be more serious than what it had been thought earlier. We wish him a speedy recovery, and hope that this rumor is a false one.

#2 Stephanie McMahon will wrestle at Evolution

WWE, we get it. You started the Women's Revolution across the pro-wrestling industry, you transformed the women wrestlers from an eye-candy to technicians, and you changed the concept of women's wrestling in the minds of the people. You did it way before TNA. But, stop shoving it down our throats and stealing the spotlight from the deserving candidates.

In a recent interview with SkySports, Stephanie McMahon hinted that she could wrestle if the situation demands at Evolution. When asked if she could wrestle at Evolution, she said:

"That's yet to be determined, we want to make sure our superstars really get the spotlight they deserve but if it makes sense then absolutely. But that's yet to be determined."

Well, the current situation doesn't make sense to include her on the match card. We hope that it stays so and this rumor gets squashed.

#1 AJ Styles, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, and Shinsuke Nakamura's WWE contract will expire soon

Contrary to the title of the list, a lot of fans would rather the four aforementioned superstars leave. But, what other wrestling promotions lack is a global audience, and those audiences think that WWE is synonymous with pro-wrestling.

Right now, they might be seeing substandard wrestling which Roman Reigns and most of the wrestlers in the main roster provide. However, AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura provide a glimmer of hope that the product can be better, and people can begin to enjoy pro-wrestling again.

It is no surprise that AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows signed a three-year deal with the WWE, and it is expiring soon. When someone asked Dave Meltzer about it, he said the following (H/T: Ringsidenews.com):

“It wouldn’t completely shock me. I know they do want him back. There will be attempts for all those guys. Gallows and Anderson, if they wanna go back there, they can go back there. They’re kind of treading water [in WWE]. Who knows how that’s gonna go. I don’t anticipate anyone going back there [but] you just don’t know how people feel and what people want out of life.”

He further elucidated that Nakamura could be heading home to NJPW as his booking since arriving on the main roster isn't of the stature he expected it to be. AJ Styles seems to be more happy with his stay in the WWE, and it will not be easy convincing him to go back.

We hope that all four of them sign extensions and continue their stay in the WWE. Even Gallows and Anderson provide an optimistic belief that tag team wrestling in WWE can be great again.