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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE News Roundup, where we try and bring the biggest news stories from the promotion. Today's edition will look at some interesting topics making waves of late.
Our top story will talk about Vince McMahon's furious reaction after Brock Lesnar decided to leave the company after his first run. The Beast Incarnate couldn't keep up with the hectic schedule and chose to quit despite being given a major push by the company.
We will also look at why former Universal Champion Goldberg is unhappy with a major television network over a botch. Goldberg recently returned to SmackDown and challenged Roman Reigns for the Universal title at Elimination Chamber. So without any further ado, let’s dive in and take a look at the big news stories of the day:
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#5 Brock Lesnar reveals Vince McMahon's reaction to him leaving WWE
The Beast Incarnate left WWE soon after his initial run in the company had started. After debuting on the main roster in 2002, Lesnar decided to quit the company in 2004, despite being one of the company's biggest stars at the time.
Speaking to Pat McAfee, Lesnar admitted that he understands why Vince McMahon was unhappy and upset with him for leaving the company high and dry. Lesnar joined the NFL soon after leaving the company and later went on to wrestle in Japan and fight in the UFC.
"I was almost bankrupt in my first run. I just signed a big deal with Vince (McMahon) - a big deal, back then 20 years ago - lot of guaranteed money. And six months later I'm like, 'Go sc**w yourself, Vince'. He was a little chapped. I get it now. [He] Made an investment here," said the ex-Universal Champion,'' said Lesnar
The former Universal Champion returned to WWE in 2012 and has been with the company ever since.
#4 AJ Styles open to returning to IMPACT Wrestling
Former WWE champion AJ Styles told BT Sports' Ariel Helwani that he wouldn't mind going back to IMPACT Wrestling as part of the 'Forbidden Door'. Styles said that it would be great to have IMPACT Wrestling and WWE collaborate. Upon being asked if he would be interested in returning to IMPACT, he said he wouldn't mind.
"I would love to see it. I think it's a good thing. I'm afraid the door only opens one way. There is a lot of library on AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, and some of the other guys and girls. It wouldn't be a bad thing," said Styles.
AJ Styles rose to prominence in TNA, now known as IMPACT Wrestling. Despite rising to become a World Champion in NJPW and WWE, he has always held his days in TNA close to his heart.
#3 WWE Superstar Goldberg responds to a major botch by CNN
Goldberg responded to a major botch by CNN when they ran a story about Stone Cold but used Goldberg's photos instead. The two men have often been confused with one another because of the similarity in their looks. The former Universal Champion has stated before that he hates it when people get him mixed up with Steve Austin.
The man who is set to challenge Roman Reigns at Elimination Chamber gave a befitted reply to CNN on social media. He even tagged Steve Austin to have a look at the major mistake made by the network.
#2 WWE legend Ric Flair comments on his equation with Becky Lynch
Ric Flair and WWE Superstar Becky Lynch have been at loggerheads over the use of the monicker 'The Man' for a long time. The two are often seen targeting each other on social media. Speaking on his podcast, Flair replied to Lynch's comments that she was in Flair's head:
"It's crazy. I'm going to tell you something, when I first met Becky I treated her like my own daughter. She knows it, I know it. I treated her like my own daughter. She and Ashley (Charlotte) were best friends,'' said Flair
The 16-time World Champion further added that he is friends with everyone who is friends with his daughter and that he respects all the women in the locker room.
#1 Austin Theory comments on Roman Reigns vs Goldberg at Elimination Chamber
WWE Superstar Austin Theory spoke to SportsKeeda's Riju Dasgupta and spoke about the upcoming match between Goldberg and Roman Reigns. Thoery said that he is excited to see the match between the two star attractions of the company:
''It's hard to speak on because you got two guys that are just in their element. You know, like Goldberg's always ready and Roman has built himself so high. It's gonna be intense man and I'm looking forward to it.''
The former NXT Superstar will compete for the WWE Championship in the Elimination Chamber, on the same night as his two idols collide for the Universal title.
