WWE Rumor Roundup - AEW Star's meeting with Vince McMahon, Former World Champion to be RETRIBUTION leader? Renee Young's next move and more - 22nd August 2020

#1. Possible title change at WWE SummerSlam

Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship is one of the top matches on the SummerSlam card. There has been speculation for some time that "The Legend Killer" could defeat "The Scottish Psychopath" to become a 14-time WWE Champion.

Dave Meltzer revealed more details on the possible direction for the match in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

He noted that there was an idea on board for Randy Orton to win the title to set up a WWE Championship match against Edge at WrestleMania 37.

However, there is reportedly also a contingent backstage who is behind Drew McIntyre. There is a feeling that the company needs to push a fresh face as its top star instead of the tried-and-tested names. McIntyre has been protected during his title reign, which is a positive sign.

Meltzer noted the following:

The line-up has Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton for the WWE title in a significantly huge match as far as the future direction goes. Orton winning, leading to a title defense against Edge at WrestleMania was an idea on the board. But others have been behind McIntyre with the idea the company needs a different star rather than someone who has been around a long time in the top spot, and McIntyre has been protected strongly.