WWE Daily News Round-Up (August 16th, 2018)

The days leading up to a WWE PPV are the most exciting, even more so these days, as Superstars hype up their match on social media and in interviews. This SummerSlam week is no less, as we've got a lot of news to cover in our WWE Daily News Round-Up.

In today's edition, we bring news of one of the most popular SmackDown Superstar's contract status, rumoured mega match for Survivor Series, Seth Rollins on The Rock and why he doesn't want to see him headline WrestleMania 35, and more.

Let's take a look at the key stories in today's WWE Daily News Round-Up:

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#1 Seth Rollins does not want to see The Rock headline WrestleMania 35

There have been rumours lately about The Rock plotting a return to the WWE, which he himself confirmed in an interview with WWE. The reports suggest that the Hollywood superstar will return to the WWE and possibly set up a match and headline WrestleMania 35.

Seth Rollins, who is one of the top dogs in the WWE currently and much loved by the WWE Universe, is not a fan of the idea of The Rock headlining WWE's marquee PPV.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, he was asked if he would like to face The Rock, Rollins said that he would rather face Roman Reigns and want that match to headline WrestleMania.

The former Intercontinental champion said, "That's cool, too. Don't get me wrong. I love Rocky. I think he's great. Love everything he's done for this business. But my gut, my first instinct, says we don't need him. We don't need him.

"If we're not the guys who can main event WrestleMania, then how are we ever gonna be The Rock? How are we gonna be Stone Cold Steve Austin? We can't hold onto these guys forever. We just can't. To me, let's do Seth Rollins-Roman Reigns before we do Seth Rollins-The Rock. That's me."

Rollins will face off against Dolph Ziggler to regain the Intercontinental champion, and he will have his Shield buddy, Dean Ambrose, by his side, at SummerSlam, on Sunday.

#2 Elias' show cancelled by WWE

Elias is one of the most popular acts in the WWE currently, and his gimmick is loved by the WWE Universe, in spite of him being a heel. The guitar-wielding Superstar, who was recently endorsed by guitar manufacturer Fender, as well as released a music album, was scheduled to perform at the Gramercy Theatre on Saturday, August 18th, but he informed via social media that WWE have cancelled his event.

JUST ANNOUNCED 💥 @WWE Presents: Walk With Elias (@IAmEliasWWE) - A Special Live Performance on Saturday, August 18th! 💪 Be in the presence of greatness!Tix on sale now at https://t.co/AhV2MsFJow pic.twitter.com/CGGaxG6vlZ

— Gramercy Theatre (@GramercyTheatre) August 11, 2018

Elias said through his tweet that he will now perform on SummerSlam, after WWE "insisted" he cancel his performance at the Gramercy Theatre.

WWE Management insisted I postpone my solo concert this Saturday in New York City, however they have given me the opportunity to perform that concert live at Summer Slam.

— Elias (@IAmEliasWWE) August 16, 2018

Elias has been calling out The Rock in the past few weeks on social media; could The Rock make an appearance and possibly set-up a match for WrestleMania?

#3 Daniel Bryan reveals his contract situation

The big story of this year in the WWE has been Daniel Bryan's return to the ring and his contract, which expires on September 1st. Before being cleared to wrestle by the WWE, Bryan was set to leave the company, but now that he has been cleared and wrestling, the former SmackDown Live GM is set to stay and he all but confirmed it in his interview with Sam Roberts.

Bryan said that he is 90% sure that he will re-sign with the WWE: "I think at this point it would be 90+ per cent. It’s very likely I’ll re-sign with WWE. The reality is that's the probability. I have not re-signed yet but it could happen as soon as the end of this week or it could be a couple more weeks. It's very likely. I don't want to do a full schedule and I think WWE has been very gracious in working with me to not do a complete schedule." (H/T WrestlingNews.co for the transcript)

#4 WWE Four Horsewomen vs. MMA Four Horsewomen at Survivor Series

At last year's Mae Young Classic, WWE teased a possible match between WWE's Four Horsewomen vs. MMA's Four Horsewomen when Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Bayley (Sasha Banks is the fourth member of WWE's Four Horsewomen) confronted MMA's Ronda Rousey, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke (Shayna Baszler is the fourth member of MMA's Four Horsewomen).

Now, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer has reported that there could be a match between the two factions at Survivor Series. Survivor Series will be held on 18, November 2018, at the Staples Center.

#5 Big Cass signs with the wrestling promotion

Big Cass was released by the WWE the day after his match against Daniel Bryan at Money in the Bank. He has now signed with Championship Wrestling League on a full-time contract with Championship Wrestling League. The promotion also includes Brian Pillman Jr. and MVP.

Cass, under the ring name Big Cazz, will make an appearance at Big Time Wrestling's show on September 21st.

#6 Becky Lynch unhappy with the addition of Charlotte to her SummerSlam match

Becky Lynch earned an opportunity to face off against Carmella for the SmackDown Live Women's Championship at SummerSlam. But Charlotte was later added to the match after she defeated Carmella on SmackDown, and now the three will face off in a triple threat match at SummerSlam.

It seems that Becky isn't happy at the addition of her good friend to the match. In an interview with For the Win, The Irish Lasskicker said that she was "disappointed" at Charlotte being added to the match.

“To be honest it was a disappointment, because when she was gone I really feel like I worked my way through the roster, beat everybody I possibly could, and then she shows up…. It really felt like it was going to be my moment and my time to shine. Her being in the match, yes it’s great and great for her, and it’s always great to share the ring, but you know, I wanted that to myself.”

Becky was the inaugural winner of the SmackDown Women's Championship but hasn't won the title since.