WWE Rumor Roundup: 2 Massive Royal Rumble surprise entrants revealed, Brock Lesnar to face old rival at WrestleMania - 20th December 2019

#8. Brock Lesnar's WrestleMania opponent

Brock Lesnar is widely expected to defend the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 36.

On the most recent edition of Sportskeeda's Dropkick DiSKussions with Tom Colohue and Korey Gunz, Colohue revealed that the WWE could book Lesnar in a 'Mania match against Randy Orton.

Tom explained how the plans have been changed a few times due to the Drafts, Shakeups and other related booking decisions. WWE usually sets up the plans for WrestleMania well in advance, however, this year is different.

Colohue went on to add that there is a good chance that we see WWE revisit the 2016 programme between Orton and Lesnar. If you'd remember, Brock Lesnar pummelled The Viper in the SummerSlam main event that year.

Here's what Tom had to say:

“I think based on current storylines and what certain people are doing, I think it’s more likely to be someone like Randy Orton. I think that’s a match that has a story, has a background. In 2016, obviously, Brock Lesnar literally caved Orton’s skull in in the middle of a match [SummerSlam], so that’s something they could revisit.” H/t Credit: Danny Hart of Sportskeeda

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#7. WWE wants to sign Killer Kross

Killer Kross bacame a free agent after Impact Wrestling granted him his release (finally) after a long-standing contractual deadlock.

As revealed by WrestleVotes, WWE is actively pursuing the former Impact Wrestling star and are expected to lure him into getting on board with a big conract. It was stated that WWE is pushing hard to get Kross, and it's said to be more aggresive than they do with other free agents.

WWE’s interest level is significantly high in signing Killer Kross. Source said he should get a similar offer to that of which was extended to Hangman Page last year. No telling if Kross will sign, but WWE is definitely pursuing him, harder than they normally pursue other FAs.

WWE’s interest level is significantly high in signing Killer Kross. Source said he should get a similar offer to that of which was extended to Hangman Page last year. No telling if Kross will sign, but WWE is definitely pursuing him, harder than they normally pursue other FAs.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) December 20, 2019

Killer Kross' girlfriend Scarlett Bordeaux is also a part of the WWE, which makes the possible signing seem quite likely to happen.