WWE Rumor Roundup - 4 Superstars released for reportedly giving bad publicity, Alexa Bliss as Sister Abigail, Big star to be written off RAW and more - 19th July 2020

Welcome to Sportskeeda's daily WWE Rumor Roundup.

We are coming off the Slammiversary and Extreme Rules PPVs, and there is naturally a lot to get into in today's edition. Two big stories from Extreme Rules and the speculation attached to them have been featured in today's lineup.

One is, of course, about Alexa Bliss' appearance in the Wyatt Swamp Fight and the other is about Rey Mysterio's condition and future following the Eye for an Eye Match.

It was also recently reported that a few WWE Superstars who got released were probably let go due to the bad publicity they gave during the Saudi Arabia controversy.

A WWE veteran may reportedly be written off RAW soon as he was just brought in for a temporary angle.

We also have the latest backstage updates regarding the plans for Edge's WWE return following his recovery from injury.

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#5. WWE released a few Superstars reportedly due to the bad publicity they gave during the Saudi Arabia situation

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson's explosive revelations during the Talk'N Shop podcast live stream has validated various backstage stories that have been doing the rounds in the past few months.

The Good Brothers, who recently signed with IMPACT Wrestling and appeared at Slammiversary touched upon their experiences of facing travel issues in Saudi Arabia during the Crown Jewel show in October last year.

Dave Meltzer revealed on a recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Radio that a handful of recently released Superstars were released because of the bad publicity they attracted towards the company during the Saudi Arabia debacle.

Meltzer noted that Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Rusev, and Joe Hennig AKA Curtis Axel were reportedly the talents who were released.

Andrade's name was also brought up, but El Idolo was reportedly safe as he is part of the Flair family.

"The other thing that I didn't know, another thing was that the guys who had given the company bad publicity over Saudi Arabia, which was Rusev and Karl Anderson and, Joe Hennig, I think. The other one was Andrade, but Andrade is in the Flair family, so he was safe. So those guys, there was a lot of bitterness because, you know, whatever, the WWE sees it one way, 'nobody should have said anything.' The reason there was a problem is because guys said there was a problem and everything and there's all those tweets out there that WWE couldn't deny."

#4. Alexa Bliss' appearance in the Wyatt Swamp Fight at WWE Extreme Rules, retweets Sister Abigail posts

The Wyatt Swamp Fight has received a lukewarm response in the aftermath of 'The Horror Show at Extreme Rules.'

One of the biggest takeaways from the 'match', if you want to call it that, was Alexa Bliss' surprising appearance. The former Women's Champion looked menacing as she attempted to convince Braun Strowman to come back home. Bliss said that she knew Strowman always wanted to be with her and to make that happen, Strowman would just have to come back.

It was all an illusion as Bliss vanished only for Wyatt to appear and attack Strowman.

Now, the fans just can't stop speculating about Alexa Bliss possibly being Sister Abigail

After the match, Alexa Bliss also made a host of interesting retweets of Sister Abigail posts, and even a few other tweets about her unexpected Wyatt Swamp Fight appearance.

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So, is Alexa Bliss really Sister Abigail? Probably not, as her inclusion in the match may have just been Bray Wyatt playing some mind games with Strowman.

After all, Strowman and Bliss do have storyline history when they teamed up for the Mixed Match Challenge.

Strowman is expected to face The Fiend at SummerSlam but could we see Alexa Bliss play a part in the storyline heading towards the biggest show of the Summer?

#3. Reported details on Rey Mysterio's future following the Eye for an Eye match at WWE Extreme Rules

Yes, Rey Mysterio did end up losing an eye at WWE Extreme Rules. Ignore the plastic eyeball and the ridiculous stipulation for a minute, and you have got a great match between Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins.

The two Superstars had a solid in-ring contest, but someone had to be the victim, and it was the WWE legend in the end. Mysterio's eye popped out of the socket, blood trickled down, and the referee rightfully stopped the match. Even Rollins didn't seem too happy by what he'd accomplished as he threw up near ringside.

Rey Mysterio was taken backstage and it was later revealed in a medical update that the Master of the 619 was transported to a local medical facility.

The medical experts believe that there is a good chance that Rey Mysterio doesn't lose his vision.

Here's what the medical update stated:

After the sickening conclusion of the Eye for an Eye Match, Charly Caruso provided an update on the condition of Rey Mysterio. Mysterio was rushed to a local medical facility to be treated for a potential globe luxation. Medical experts were optimistic that if the optic nerve is not severed and there is not too much strain on the blood vessels and nerves that connect the Eye to the rest of the head, there's a chance Mysterio can maintain his vision. Stay with WWE social and digital platforms for the latest updates on Mysterio's condition.

Dave Meltzer revealed in the latest Wrestling Observer Radio that Rey Mysterio has still not signed a new contract following Extreme Rules. The medical update, which keeps the door open for his return, was issued as WWE still hopes for Mysterio to re-sign.

Per reports, the idea was that if Mysterio had re-signed, then he would have won the match. However, as things stand, Mysterio is still working without a WWE contract.

#2. Backstage news on Edge's WWE return

Edge is currently out of action due to torn triceps injury, and Tom Colohue reported on the latest episode of Sportskeeda's Dropkick DiSKussions podcast that WWE has not scripted a plan for Edge's return.

It was noted that WWE doesn't want to push Edge too hard as the Rated-R Superstar is known to push himself when it comes to returning from injuries.

Tom speculated that WWE could get Edge back for a triumphant return at next year's Royal Rumble and the company may expect a big pop.

"They haven't scripted anything for Edge's return yet which I think is the right move. It is obviously a difficult injury. As well as the fact that he wants to get back to work now can injure him again or he can sustain other injuries. So they want to be careful, they don't want to push in too hard because Edge isn't someone who would push himself a little too hard. It is possible that he will make another Triumphant Royal Rumble return which might get the same exact pop so why not doing it again."

#1. Ric Flair reportedly set to be taken off WWE RAW

Ric Flair's role as the manager of Randy Orton on WWE RAW and his continued appearances despite the COVID-19 pandemic has surprised many fans.

A report from Paul Davis of WrestlingNews.co stated that WWE might take Ric Flair off TV soon. A WWE source close to WrestlingNews.co told them that Ric Flair was brought in as Vince McMahon wanted high profile names on WWE TV due to the severe drop in ratings. The absence of many top Superstars was also one of the reasons why Ric Flair was featured on RAW.

It was added that everyone backstage has been cautious when close to Ric Flair as they realize the COVID-19 risks considering his advanced age and his history of health issues.

Getting Flair back was also reportedly supposed to be a temporary thing, and it was also stated that the Nature Boy is happy with his role as the manager of The Legend Killer.

Randy Orton and Big Show are scheduled to face each other in an unsanctioned match on the RAW after Extreme Rules. The match was originally slated for Extreme Rules, but it was moved to boost the viewership figures of RAW.