WWE Rumor Roundup: Ziggler used 'banned word' at SummerSlam, 2 retired superstars backstage at PPV and more – 13 August 2019

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Dolph Ziggler uses banned word in SummerSlam promo

Dolph Ziggler took on Goldberg at SummerSlam and before he was squashed by the WWE Hall of Famer, the ShowOff cut a promo. While it was well-received by the WWE Universe, Vince McMahon wasn't a happy man backstage.

In the promo, Dolph said, “You are looking at the best thing at this show. You are looking at the best thing to happen to WWE. You are looking at the best damn thing that has ever happened to pro wrestling.”

The word 'pro wrestling' is reportedly on the list of banned words and thus the chairman of the company was furious backstage. Bryan Alvarez noted this on the latest edition of the WOR and said:

"Ziggler came out ranting that he's the best damn thing that has happened in pro wrestling, which by the way, is the second time this week he's dropped the words 'pro wrestling' in a promo, so maybe they've listed the ban on that word or lifted it."

To know if the ban has been lifted or if Ziggler is in trouble for using the banned word, we'll have to wait and see.

Why The Usos missed SummerSlam weekend

Jimmy Uso was banned from entering Canada because of his recent arrest according to PWInsider. They report that this was the only reason why the former tag team champions were not at the pay-per-view in Toronto.

Jimmy was arrested in July on DUI charges in Escambia County, Florida. He has been granted bail for $1,000 but is set to appear in court on 15th August.

While The Usos were not booked to have any match at SummerSlam, they were scheduled for the SummerSlam Superstore event that involved meet and greet with the WWE Universe in Toronto.

Two retired superstars backstage at SummerSlam

Are Mark Henry and Chrisitan slowly taking up backstage roles in WWE?

Edge made a surprising return to the ring and speared Elias at the start of SummerSlam. He received a massive pop for it, but it looks like it was just a one-off event and there is no miraculous return set to happen. Trish Stratus was also involved in a match against Charlotte Flair, but PWInsider claims that they weren't the only legends who were at the pay-per-view.

They report that Mark Henry and Christian were also spotted at the location while Alicia Fox, whose status with the company is still unknown, was also present around the area.

Fox was also a part of the RAW Reunion last month, and it was speculated that she had been moved to the 'legends section' of the WWE website. It looks like her in-ring career is all but over at this point.

Paul Heyman doesn't want Brock Lesnar as the Universal Champion?

RAW Director first; advocate next!

Paul Heyman is Brock Lesnar's advocate on-screen but off it, he is playing a huge role backstage on Monday Night Raw. The Executive Director of RAW is reportedly not in favour of having the title around the Beast Incarnate's waist as he is not someone who is on the show regularly.

Sportskeeda's Tom Colohue has an exclusive on this and said on the Dropkick DiSKussions Podcast:

"At this point, Vince McMahon is not in charge of the direction of this particular feud. Paul Heyman is in charge of RAW now. Paul Heyman knows that you can't have someone vanishing with the title so long. He's seen it, he's seen the effect of it."

"You have got to remember, yes, Brock and Heyman have been paired up for a long time, but it was not Paul Heyman's decision to be paired up with Lesnar again. It was a collective creative decision.

"Yes, Heyman has been involved quite a lot in this regard, he was, for example, one of the main voices for Finn Balor to be working with Lesnar at the Royal Rumble. Heyman wants to work with what he has. There are no guarantees that he has Brock Lesnar because that's down to Vince McMahon putting his hand in his pocket.

"You cannot just go to Vince and say, 'I want Brock this week, this week, this week, and this week.' It's not going to happen."