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We are back with another exciting edition of the WWE News Roundup. Today, we have backstage stories on why a famous superstar changed his look, who wants to face Roman Reigns, and why a former star was scared of facing Brock Lesnar.
Additionally, we came across confident championship contenders, surprising statements on gimmick changes, and potential reasons behind a recent push.
Here, we look at the biggest stories that have ruled the headlines over the last 24 hours. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
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#6 Why did Brock Lesnar change his look for WWE return?
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Brock Lesnar is undoubtedly enjoying his current run as a babyface. In addition to the change in his on-screen gimmick, we have also seen him don a new style. The Beast Incarnate now rocks a Cowboy hat, and underneath it, he has a ponytail.
Lesnar recently revealed the real reason behind the change in his look, which is adorable. He shared the details during his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show and said:
“I’m just... yeah, I’ve been wearing cowboy hats for a long time. And I just enjoy wearing them. Dude, that was all just a joke for me. My kids would cut my hair and were like, ‘bet you won’t wear a ponytail’. I’m like ‘I bet you I will.’”
Brock Lesnar is currently preparing for his Elimination Chamber match scheduled to take place this Saturday. He will join four other RAW Superstars inside the huge steel structure, hoping to dethrone Bobby Lashley as the WWE Champion.
#5 WWE Hall of Famer says he would die to face Roman Reigns
Former WWE Superstar Ric Flair talked about potentially returning to the promotion for a match. He revealed that his first choice for the opponent is Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
He also compared The Tribal Chief to his iconic rival Ricky Steamboat and said he “would die” to square off in a match against the current version of Reigns.
"I would die to wrestle Roman Reigns the way he is right now. How good-looking is that kid? He’s Steamboat,” said Ric Flair.
Since parting ways with the company, Ric Flair has shared his opinion on the current product with top superstars in his Wooooo Nation Uncensored podcast. While he has been kind towards some like Roman Reigns, he has blatantly criticized others like Becky Lynch.
He recently talked about his equation with the RAW Women’s Champion and recalled how he treated her as his daughter before the fallout.
#4 Seth Rollins reveals why he can dethrone WWE Champion Bobby Lashley
Former champion Seth Rollins believes that he has earned his current run and believes this to be his year. The Architect is confident about winning the WWE Championship but admits that it won’t be easy.
He talked about his intentions during his appearance on the Sports Guys Talking Wrestling podcast and said:
“Knock on wood, but that’s my spot. I feel like it’s my year. I’ve earned it, so we’ll see. I don’t think there is any chance that we’re main eventing WrestleMania without the WWE Championship. Before WrestleMania, we have to go to Elimination Chamber and we’ve got to win, which is not going to be an easy task. (...) We all have the same slim chance to walk out of there as champion.”
Rollins will compete against Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, Riddle, and Austin Theory for the WWE Championship in the Elimination Chamber match. The five challengers have their sights set on The All Mighty’s gold, but Lashley is confident about walking out of the hellacious structure with his title intact.
#3 John Cena comments potentially changing WWE gimmick
WWE megastar John Cena recently discussed the potential flaws in his on-screen gimmick during an interview with GQ. He feels that his prolonged run as a babyface has led to a flawed character on screen that can be used to develop compelling storylines over the next decade.
Cena admitted to potentially becoming a heel but feels that the company will ultimately make the call.
“Would it have been great to be able to mess with the flaws of WWE John Cena? Oh my goodness, I think there’s another 10 years’ worth of story in there, but it’s not my choice. I don’t run the company,” said John Cena.
He also talked about his approach towards playing a babyface. John Cena said that he never had the choice to make his character a heel, and thus, he wanted to do the best with what he was asked to portray on screen.
He worked hard to keep up with the gimmick and did everything he could to present a virtuous character.
#2 Reason why WWE Hall of Famer was petrified of Brock Lesnar
Ric Flair admitted to being petrified while facing Brock Lesnar inside the squared circle. He believes that he could take on The Beast Incarnate during his prime. However, years later, Flair was scared for his safety, and that's when he realized that he was getting old.
The Nature Boy also said that this was an indication that he should now hang his boots.
"I wouldn't have been afraid of him back then [in his prime]. When I had to wrestle him in WWE, I was petrified because you worry about getting hurt when you get older. The minute you worry about getting hurt, you gotta go home. You just do," said Ric Flair.
He said he didn't feel the same while facing other legends like Triple H, Shawn Michaels, or Dave Batista. However, Ric Flair thinks he couldn't shake that fear when standing across Brock Lesnar inside the ring.
#1 WWE veteran discusses the reason behind Alexa Bliss' current on-screen character
Former writer Vince Russo recently discussed why WWE is pushing Alexa Bliss' connection with the doll, Lilly. He feels that the company had them mass-produced and are now desperate to sell them all.
Russo compared the situation to that of Chad Gable's push when he was rebranded as Shorty G. He was quoted as saying:
"Do you remember Shorty G? Do you know why he was Shorty G? The shirt he was wearing, was Enzo's merch. They let Enzo go, they just got that made. They probably had 10,000 of those shirts in the warehouse, thus Shorty G. I'm telling you bro, when she was doing the thing with the Fiend, they had that Lilly Doll mass produced and they've got 10 million Lilly Dolls sitting in the warehouse now that they need to sell. I'm telling you. That's the only reason they're doing it. That's the only reason."
The last few weeks saw vignettes on the red brand in which Bliss sought therapy to overcome the trauma of losing Lilly, who was shredded to pieces by Charlotte Flair.
She has now seemingly recovered and will compete in the Women's Elimination Chamber match that will crown the championship contender for the RAW Women's Championship.
