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We are back with another edition of WWE News Round-Up. The promotion delivered a good show at Hell in a Cell 2021 with its fair share of controversial moments.
It marked the final pay-per-view of the ThunderDome era as WWE are now preparing to hit the road once again. As a result, we have come across interesting backstage developments about highly-anticipated returns. Additionally, we discovered more about the real-life bond between a current champion and his biggest rival in WWE.
Here, we take a look at some of the biggest stories that have dominated WWE Headlines over the last few days. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
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#6 Booker T hails WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns as the best guy in business right now
WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has successfully established himself as the most dominant heel in the promotion. WWE Hall of Famer Booker T recently spoke about Reigns and picked him as the "No 1 guy in business" at the time.
Booker T claimed that Roman Reigns has been at the top of the pro-wrestling industry for the last three years. He further praised Reigns for working hard during his matches and for his overall professionalism. Booker T also insisted that Reigns performs at a high level and helps other WWE Superstars deliver their best matches. Here's what he had to say:
“I've said for the last three years that Roman (Reigns) is the best guy in the business just because he's a guy that goes out and performs at a very, very high level but everyone that work(s) with Roman, they have their best match. They come up another level.”
He contnued, “They may not ever have a match like that ever again but when they're in there with Roman, Roman goes out and does everything he needs to do from a professional's perspective, from a general's perspective, to make everything about the match and give the fans what they want. So, he's my guy. He's the number 1 guy in the business right now.”
Roman Reigns recently defended his Universal Championship against Rey Mysterio in an entertaining Hell in a Cell match. Following that, Paul Heyman issued an open challenge on behalf of his client. It will be exciting to see which WWE Superstar will step up to Reigns on SmackDown.
#5 Kevin Owens confirms he is taking break from wrestling after WWE Hell in a Cell
At WWE Hell in a Cell 2021, Kevin Owens locked horns with Sami Zayn in an excellent match. It surprisingly ended with Zayn picking up a big win at the pay-per-view. Following the show, Owens took to his social media account to confirm that he was going to take a break from pro-wrestling.
Owens was one of the best performers across both brands during WWE's ThunderDome era. He convincingly transformed into a top babyface across both brands and was involved in multiple entertaining matches. The former world champion now wants to take some time off but has promised that he will return soon.
#4 WWE Superstar AJ Styles sings praises for “best friend” Samoa Joe
WWE RAW Superstar AJ Styles has delivered some of his most brutal feuds against former United States Champion Samoa Joe. The two have been close friends for a long time. Both Styles and Joe genuinely enjoy working together and have often engaged in unbelievably personal rivalries in the past.
Styles sang praises for his friend Joe during his recent appearance on WWE’s After The Bell podcast. Speaking with WWE color commentator and podcast host Corey Graves, Styles stated that Joe is "awesome" at everything he does. The Phenomenal One hailed his friend for his incredible in-ring skills as well as his stellar job on the mic. Styles went on to call Joe his best friend and said:
"There's so many things about [Samoa] Joe that are great. This guy always finds a way to do what he does best. In my personal opinion he's one of the best wrestlers I've ever seen. You have no idea how awesome he is. If you only knew how great he was with his kicks and punches and everything he does, it's just brilliant and then, he goes and commentates and he's one of the best there too. I'm like you gotta be kidding me."
"He's always so good at everything he does, I have no doubt, he'll be the best wherever he goes and whatever he does. I feel like I'm looking in the mirror when I talk to Joe. Him and I, we've been best friends forever so nobody better to mentor than Samoa Joe."
Samoa Joe was shockingly included in the long list of WWE Superstars who were released earlier this year. However, backstage reports claim that Triple H was unhappy with the decision and was adamant about bringing him back. Samoa Joe then returned to WWE NXT as William Regal’s enforcer and has already drawn attention towards the black and gold brand.
#3 Becky Lynch spotted at WWE Performance Center
WWE superstars Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins welcomed their first child in December last year. Following that, speculation about The Man’s return started doing rounds in the media. According to the latest reports from PWInsider, Becky Lynch was recently spotted at the WWE Performance Center. The report further claims that Lynch has started preparing for her in-ring return and that she was training with Indi Hartwell. Here’s what PWInsider stated about progress:
Former WWE Raw and Smackdown Women's Champion Becky Lynch was at the WWE Performance Center earlier this week, PWInsider.com has confirmed. The visit was described to us as part of the process for Lynch to return to action for the company after celebrating the birth of her and Seth Rollins' daughter, Roux, in December 2020. Update: We are told Lynch was in the ring working out with Indi Hartwell yesterday.
More reports from Fightful Select claimed that Becky Lynch is looking great inside the ring. She was also present backstage during WWE SmackDown. It is expected that the former RAW Women’s Champion will soon be back inside the ring. The women’s locker room is also looking forward to Becky Lynch’s return as they believe her presence will lead to good bookings.
#2 Liv Morgan shares her opinion about Alexa Bliss’ current WWE gimmick
WWE Superstar Liv Morgan recently shared her honest opinions about Alexa Bliss’ current gimmick. The latter has embraced the darkness, and she found a new friend in a creepy doll that goes by the name Lilly.
During a recent interview, Morgan revealed that Bliss’s current WWE character is inspirational. She feels that it encourages more people to think outside the box. Morgan praised an “artsy” Alexa Bliss and said:
"I love what she's doing. It's creative, it's artsy, it's dark, which are all things that I am drawn to. I definitely think maybe it makes others broaden their mind as to what we can and are able to, get away with. It's inspirational in that aspect showing us we can think outside the box maybe a little bit more than we had anticipated."
Alexa Bliss locked horns with Shayna Baszler at WWE Hell in a Cell 2021 last night. The match ended in her victory, and it was revealed that she has mind-controlling abilities. As for Morgan, she recently picked up a win over Carmella on SmackDown. She is preparing for a Single’s run on the blue brand after Ruby Riott’s recnt release from the company.
#1 Drew McIntyre shares pictures of horrifying bruises sustained at WWE Hell in a Cell 2021
Drew McIntyre went to war in the main event of WWE Hell in a Cell 2021. He challenged Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, and both superstars locked horns in an epic battle at the recently concluded pay-per-view. The match was brilliant except for the finish, but McIntyre and Lashley still deserve credit for their respective performances.
McIntyre’s loss also means that he can’t challenge for the title as long as Bobby Lashley is the WWE Champion. The stakes were high last night, and the Scottish Warrior fought impressively. Following the show, he shared pictures of his bruised back on Twitter. He admitted that his dream would have to be on hold for a while. McIntyre then thanked WWE Universe for their support throughout his journey to the top.
Drew McIntyre was the best performer in WWE last year. He cemented himself as one of the top stars in the entire promotion and enjoyed commendable reigns with the WWE Championship. McIntyre now has a well-deserved break from the world title picture, and he can pursue other rivalries on RAW in the meantime.
