WWE News Roundup: Roman Reigns’ apology to AEW star, 3-time world champion reveals plans after his release (15th December, 2021)

#4 Mick Foley highlights released WWE star's potential

WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley named recently released superstar AJ Francis, aka Top Dolla, as "money." The former SmackDown star was part of popular NXT stable Hit Row.

Unfortunately, the entire group was released shortly after their main roster debut. Foley noted that Francis has a lot of potential and praised him for his charismatic persona.

"I'll name out AJ Francis. To me, AJ was money," Foley stated. "Big powerful guy, a wealth of charisma, he's got he's an album out. I asked AJ if WWE took issue with some of the lyrics. AJ has got some strong opinions; he's a proud black man; he makes that case known with his lyrics. I think it's a grit album; he has an incredible knack for putting words together, great promo guy."

Mick Foley also drew examples from his life and revealed how Vince McMahon saw his potential during his interview. He feels that those who are currently working with development talents in WWE should also pay close attention to all types of assets that budding stars can bring to the table.

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#3 Charlotte Flair hails top superstar as future of WWE Women's Division

Charlotte Flair recently hailed old rival Rhea Ripley as the future of the women's division. The Queen mentioned several superstars who deserve the attention and two named whom she would like to face.

However, she believes that The Nightmare is still the one who will dominate the women's division in the years to come.

"I just had a match with Shotzi – it was awesome," said Charlotte Flair. "Actually," the fan reaction was what made me so excited for it. They're trying to see new talent. I had an opportunity to face Doudrop; that was awesome. I know Zelina, and I will face each other down the road. Liv Morgan. It's just a matter of bringing new people up from NXT and having the audience get to know them. It just takes time. And it takes going back on tour, and live events, to do that. I'm so prI'm of Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair. They have come so far, and they're going to go further. I truly believe Rhea is the future face of the women's division."

Charlotte Flair is currently involved in a feud with Toni Storm on SmackDown. The latter made multiple attempts to finally get a title match out of Flair, and the two might now be headed towards a championship battle at the Day 1 pay-per-view.

On the other hand, Rhea Ripley recently lost the Women's Tag Team Championships. Both her and Nikki A.S.H. are currently feuding with newly-crowned champions Queen Zelina and Carmella, hoping to get a title rematch sooner rather than later.