WWE Rumor Roundup: Backstage heat for current champion, update on Brock Lesnar, Alexa Bliss and more – 1st September 2021

#4 Brock Lesnar is back in WWE – but for how long?

The BEAST is BACK!Relive @BrockLesnar's most jaw-dropping returns👇 pic.twitter.com/BHlFWPBDej

— WWE (@WWE) August 26, 2021

Brock Lesnar returned at the end of SummerSlam to leave the WWE Universe stunned. The Beast Incarnate did not waste time and set his sights on Roman Reigns, the WWE Universal Champion.

Dave Meltzer has an update on the contract situation and reports the former WWE Champion is back for 8-12 matches. He added that the dates could exclude Brock Lesnar's TV appearances leading up to his match at pay-per-views.

"He's back for a number of dates. I've heard 8 to 12 is the number of dates he's back for 8 and 12 between from now until the end of the contract. I think that's matches. I don't think that includes TV dates. I'm sure he's doing 1-2 TV's before each match. Certainly the go-home shows before every match I'm sure he's on."

The report goes in line with what Fightful Select also revealed last week. Brock Lesnar reportedly has signed a one and a half year deal, and the new contract expires in the first half of 2023.

The BEAST is BACK!Relive @BrockLesnar's most jaw-dropping returns👇 pic.twitter.com/BHlFWPBDej

— WWE (@WWE) August 26, 2021