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We are back with another exciting edition of WWE News & Rumor Roundup. Today's list looks at top superstars, including Roman Reigns, revealing their honest takes in high-profile interviews. Additionally, an obscene fan theory involving Rhea Ripley and Triple H made it to the lights on the internet, which fetched a furious reaction from the former Women's World Champion.
Here, we look at the biggest news and rumors that have dominated the WWE headlines over the last 24 hours. So, without further ado, let's begin.
#1. Roman Reigns reveals how his real-life relationship with Jey Uso impacts their on-screen chemistry
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Roman Reigns and Jey Uso's storied rivalry was once the central plot of The Bloodline Saga on SmackDown. The Original Tribal Chief spoke about The Yeet Master during a recent interview in which he explained how both superstars use their real-life relationship for compelling storytelling on-screen. Roman Reigns was quoted as saying:
"It's kind of...you have to have this little perfect threshold of mixing both, you know? Because you want to be able to tap. I'm talking to Jey [Uso], who in real life's name is Josh, grew up with Joe, we grew up together. We have all this chemistry. Our relationship is a lifetime of stuff. So to be able to tap into that, I have to still be present within who I am. But then I have to also sway it towards the performance and what the story is. So, I can connect into very real emotions I've had with Josh and then deliver them as Roman to Jey. If that makes sense. I think I confused the whole room." [0:01 - 0:42]
Roman Reigns had a dominant showing following his return at SummerSlam 2024 as he single-handedly took care of Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline for weeks. However, Jacob Fatu's return turned the tables, and The Original Tribal Chief was forced to retreat following a brutal attack. WWE fans are excited to see when and how Roman Reigns will return on WWE SmackDown for payback against the Solo Sikoa-led faction.
#2. Update on plans for CM Punk after brutal attack on WWE RAW
CM Punk defeated Drew McIntyre in a brutal Strap Match at Bash in Berlin 2024 and immediately set his sights on the World Heavyweight Championship. However, the Best in the World could barely celebrate on WWE RAW this week as a ruthless attack from The Scottish Warrior blindsided him. The segment ended with Punk being rushed to a medical facility while McIntyre snapped the bracelet carrying his rival's family's names.
The latest reports have revealed that CM Punk will eventually lock horns with Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. However, Dave Meltzer believes that the creative team will first focus on his feud with Drew McIntyre.
"He's obviously going to wrestle Gunther, just not right away. They're keeping the Drew McIntyre thing going, they got rid of the bracelet, it looked to me like the blow-off was the bracelet but the feud obviously is keeping going," Dave Meltzer stated. [H/T WrestlingINC]
Punk and McIntyre have one victory apiece and could lock horns in a deciding match of their trilogy at Bad Blood next month. WWE fans anticipate a potential Hell in a Cell bout between the two superstars to end their bitter rivalry.
#3. Rhea Ripley slams obscene theory involving her and Triple H
Rhea Ripley is at the center of one of the most popular feuds in WWE this year, and she talked about Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio for their calculated revenge and betrayal. This has seen hardcore fans of both superstars often go at each other on the internet. Morgan's fans went a bit too far after insinuating that The Eradicator was being pushed on RAW because she is sleeping with Triple H.
Mami addressed the rumors on social media and slammed fans for spreading "delusional stories," as many supported the former Women's World Champion. Rhea Ripley did not hold back and wrote the following in her X/Twitter post:
"The funniest thing about the discourse going on atm is that certain people can’t comprehend what hard work and dedication is so they narrow it down to the obscene trash I just saw… Instead of making up delusional stories to make yourself feel better about your actions and lack of self worth, how about you attempt to put some effort into your sad a** life enjoy YOUR life, make good decisions, and touch some grass."
Rhea Ripley pinned Liv Morgan to pick up a win for The Terror Twins against The Judgment Day duo at Bash in Berlin 2024. This finish has earned her a legitimate claim at a title rematch against Morgan as the two superstars continue their feud on RAW.
#4. Backstage reaction to current WWE champion's heel run
Roxanne Perez turned heel earlier this year before defeating Lyra Valkyria to become the NXT Women's Champion for the second time. The latest reports have revealed that WWE's higher-ups backstage have been thrilled to see her work as a top heel champion on the white and gold brand.
The Prodigy's character development throughout the reign has particularly impressed several people behind the scenes. Perez recently defended her title against Jaida Parker at NXT No Mercy, after which Giulia made her debut and put the champion on notice.
#5. Drew McIntyre says he should have dethroned Roman Reigns, not Cody Rhodes
Drew McIntyre challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Clash at the Castle 2022. Many people had expected The Scottish Warrior to pick up his dream title victory in front of his home crowd, but Solo Sikoa's debut saved Reigns' historic title reign. McIntyre opened up about the match in a recent interview and said that he should have been the one to dethrone Roman Reigns instead of Cody Rhodes. He was quoted as saying:
"I think so. It's weird, because you look at certain moments and in the moment when you're living them you’re like this is ridiculous. We should have found a way out of this. Theory could have cashed in, and I could have pinned him because we had to protect The Bloodline and Roman at that time, that's the top story in the company, the top character. And perhaps at that time, I was like, I just feel this is a bad move." [19:55 - 20:18]
McIntyre eventually found his much-awaited WWE world title win at WrestleMania XL. However, his reign ended five minutes after CM Punk's attack facilitated Damian Priest's successful Money in the Bank cash-in. The two superstars have been involved in a storied rivalry ever since, with Drew putting Punk in a hospital following their most recent meeting on WWE RAW earlier this week.
