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We are back with another exciting edition of WWE News Roundup. NXT TakeOver: In Your House is in the history books as we prepare ourselves for the upcoming Hell In A Cell pay-per-view. However, we have come across several interesting bits of reports to keep us entertained in the meantime. These include huge returns, upcoming storyline twists, and surprising backstage stories.
In this article, we will take a look at the top stories that ruled the WWE headlines over the weekend.
#1 WWE Champion Bobby Lashley says he is not running from Brock Lesnar
WWE Champion Bobby Lashley is not holding off from teasing a potential title match against Brock Lesnar. In a recent interview, Lashley stated that he is ready to face Lesnar whenever The Beast Incarnate decides to come back. The Champion insisted that he is not running away from a fight, and now is the best time to bring them both face to face. Here’s what Lashley had to say about facing Brock Lesnar in WWE:
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“Any time he came back, it was to get the title, and every other champ he’s been in the ring with except me. So, if he ever wants the title back, instead of doing whatever he’s doing, the time is now, the math is right. It’s not like I’m running from him.”
As of now, Bobby Lashley is set to defend his WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre at Hell In A Cell. Given the match stipulation, McIntyre will not get another opportunity to challenge Lashley for the title if he loses at the upcoming pay-per-view.
Although Bobby Lashley has to face Drew McIntyre next, he has name-dropped Brock Lesnar a few times in the last couple of weeks. Could this be a hint towards Lesnar’s WWE return?
#2 Reports on plans for Roman Reigns’ face turn in WWE
WWE Superstar Roman Reigns has established himself as one of the best heels in the entire pro wrestling business. According to Dave Meltzer, WWE has plans of turning him into a babyface down the line. Comparing Reigns’ current run as The Tribal Chief to AEW’s Kenny Omega, Meltzer said the following:
“Roman Reigns and Kenny Omega are essentially the same character in the sense that they are heels who are being groomed to be the top babyface star down the line of the promotion. AEW is at least trying to book in a way to make the matches exciting, and WWE is trying to book Roman Reigns and tell you ‘eh it doesn’t matter, he’s gonna kill the guy.’”
Roman Reigns recently brutalized Dominik Mysterio on WWE SmackDown during the tag team championship match. This led to an infuriated Rey Mysterio demanding a title match against Reigns at Hell In A Cell. Both superstars are expected to engage in a brutal match at the upcoming pay-per-view, but a potential title change is not on the cards.
There is also slight unrest between Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso. Last week on WWE SmackDown, Reigns once again urged Jimmy to work with his brother Jey if he wishes to dominate the tag team division. The Usos recently returned to action and got a shot at the tag team champions. It is expected they will get on the same page before chasing the title again.
#3 Samoa Joe is reportedly close to a WWE return
Samoa Joe was one of several WWE Superstars who were released earlier this year. According to the latest reports, Joe is close to making his way back into the company. He is reportedly coming back on NXT in a non-wrestling role. WWE NXT General Manager William Regal hinted at a potential end to his time at the Black and Gold brand during his speech at TakeOver: In Your House.
Following that, Dave Meltzer reported that this could lead to Samoa Joe replacing William Regal on NXT. He insisted that Joe has a job on NXT and it won’t require him to compete inside the squared circle. Here’s what Meltzer had to say:
“So, I think that’s the cue for Samoa Joe. I don’t know that 100%. I was told today that Samoa Joe was gonna be in a Regal-like role, then all of a sudden Regal’s talking like he’s stepping down, so maybe the Regal-like role is Regal’s role. But if he’s leaving, based on what I was told, Samoa Joe was definitely the favorite to be the new Commissioner.”
“But Joe is in, and he’s in as a non-wrestler, so I think that tells you that he’s not cleared. He’s taken a job in NXT and he’s doing something there, and he may be the new authority figure on television, or he may not be. But he’s gonna be behind-the-scenes.”
William Regal shocked the WWE Universe when he came out for his usual address during NXT TakeOver: In Your House. He talked about how he has never seen such madness in all his time at the Black and Gold brand. Towards the end, Regal stated that it is ‘time for a change’ and sent WWE fans into a frenzy by hinting at resignation from his current post.
#4 Kurt Angle hails WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio as "once-in-a-generation wrestler"
WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio made history at WrestleMania 37 when he won the SmackDown Tag Team Championships alongside his son. In the process, they became the first father-son duo to win tag team titles in WWE history. Currently, Mysterio is still one of the best performers across both brands.
WWE legend Kurt Angle recently spoke about Rey Mysterio and hailed him as a once-in-a-generation wrestler. Angle applauded Mysterio's in-ring capabilities and his connection with the fans. Here’s what Kurt Angle had to say:
"Well, Rey was a once-in-a-generation wrestler. I mean, the kid is unbelievable. What he is able to do in that ring, you know, he is able to suspend the fans' belief. He is 145 pounds, and he can beat 300-pound heavyweights. He has a connection with the fans like no other. He is a very special talent. You will not see another Rey Mysterio in this lifetime. He is that special.”
Last week on WWE SmackDown, Rey Mysterio confronted Roman Reigns about the latter's brutal attack on Dominik. This led to a big Universal Championship match being booked between the two Superstars at Hell In A Cell pay-per-view. The segment also ended with Roman Reigns beating the living daylights out of the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions as he looked to assert his dominance.
#5 Backstage update on Edge’s future in WWE
WWE Superstar Edge had an epic start to 2021. He won the Royal Rumble against all odds and went on to headline WrestleMania 37. The Rated-R Superstar went off television after the match.
According to the latest backstage reports, WWE is planning to bring back Edge at SummerSlam 2021. However, the creative team doesn't have anything concrete planned for him at the moment. Here's what the reports say:
''There are also to be other returns with the idea of SummerSlam being a WrestleMania-level show. Since Edge is billed to return on the Houston Smackdown, and there is talk about bringing back big names, him wrestling at SummerSlam seems to add up."
Edge last appeared at WrestleMania 37 in a triple threat match against Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan for the WWE Universal Championship. He had turned heel in the weeks leading up to the match, and it remains to be seen if he will continue with the same intense gimmick upon his return.
Since the live crowd will be back for SummerSlam, WWE is planning an unforgettable event with massive superstars such as Edge and John Cena slated for a return.
#6 WWE Legend Kurt Angle reveals his real-life relationship with Brock Lesnar
WWE legend Kurt Angle shares a long history with Brock Lesnar. The two worked well together during the early 2000s and delivered some of the funniest backstage segments we've ever seen. Angle recently opened up about his real-life relationship with Brock Lesnar and said:
“Well, my circle of friends at the time was Brock Lesnar, Big Show, you know, Team Angle, Charlie Hass, and Shelton Benjamin. We did a lot of traveling together. That was my unit. Those were my best friends. Those were the guys that I hung out the most of the time."
“It has always been 'see you when I see you' because Brock isn't that much of a social butterfly. You know, calling him and saying 'How are you? What's going on with your life? You doing okay? How is your family? Brock is not really into that stuff. So, if you call him, you're most likely to get the answering machine.”
There have been several reports of Brock Lesnar's potential return to WWE. The speculation about his return ran wild after Bobby Lashley and MVP started dropping Lesnar's name. A few backstage stories claim Lesnar could return to WWE as early as SummerSlam.
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