WWE News & Rumor Roundup: Truth about claims that Jeff Hardy got fired on purpose; details on major rift within the McMahon family; recently exited former champion to return (14th December 2021)

#4 Johnny Gargano likely to return to WWE

Former WWE NXT Champion Johnny Gargano bid the WWE fans adieu as he has refrained from re-signing with the company.

However, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer has said that the NXT icon is on a sabbatical till his wife gives birth and is likely to return:

"The impression within WWE is that Gargano and O'Reilly are simply 'taking time off' and not leaving the company. They're expected to return to NXT soon."

While the company also expects Kyle O'Reilly to return as well, there is a higher chance that he will sign with AEW given the fact that Adam Cole and Bobby Fish are already there.

Johnny Gargano has become the heart and soul of NXT over the years and despite the revamp, it is believed that Gargano and Tommasso Ciampa will remain with the brand.

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#3 Former WWE Champion Jeff Hardy comments on a possible in-ring return

Jeff Hardy made his first appearance since being released by WWE this month on Matt Hardy's Twitch stream. Hardy said he would be open to having an Ultimate Deletion match down the road:

"Jeff Hardy said on Matt’s twitch stream that he would love to do an Ultimate Deletion tag match with Matt Hardy one day," wrote a viewer.

Jeff Hardy was let go by WWE after he refused to go to rehab. However, Matt Hardy had stated that Jeff is in good spirits and in good health.