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It's a big roundup tonight with updates on Bray Wyatt, Goldberg, Roman Reigns and more! There is also one injured Superstar whose future at WWE is currently unclear.
However, before we get to all that, let us get the two headline-makers out of the way:
Brock Lesnar threatened to leave if demands were not met
Brock Lesnar has the power to demand whatever he wants from WWE as he knows that he has what it takes to pull the crowds. However, this is not something that has gotten to him after he became a top star.
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Paul Heyman revealed that Lesnar threatened to quit WWE because he was done waiting in the developmental system. While he was in OVW, Lesnar made it clear that he wanted to be called up or let go. Heyman revealed on the latest episode of Ruthless Aggression:
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“Brock Lesnar had learned all he was going to learn in developmental and he was tired of developmental money. Brock Lesnar knew that he was the biggest box-office attraction that WWE was going to have, and Brock Lesnar was tired of waiting. So, Brock made a decision: move me up to the main roster or kiss my a** goodbye. It was a no-brainer of a decision [for WWE].”
Superstars removed from Elimination Chamber match
The Revival were removed from the Elimination Chamber match for the SmackDown tag-titles according to Wrestling Observer, who report that the former champions were not given a spot because they have not yet signed new deals.
Reports suggest that The Revival are on their way out and thus, WWE are not giving them time on TV. Dave Meltzer reports:
So The Revival is not in, and I can sort of see why because they didn't sign the contract.
Well, they are replacing The Revival, who, you know, they are not going to reward them. So, on The Revival thing. So The Revival went to trademark a whole bunch of stuff, and now WWE is trying to trademark a whole bunch of stuff too. No Flips Just Fists, and they are trying to trademark 'The Mechanics', in case they try to use that.
Uncertain future for Lars Sullivan
Lars Sullivan has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons ever since he was moved to the main roster. The former NXT star has not had a good time on RAW and just before he got a big push, he was sidelined with an injury.
He has been out of action since June 2019 as he underwent a knee reconstruction surgery. That happened just a few weeks after his racist posts were discovered and WWE fined hin $100,000.
In December 2019, Sullivan was in the headlines again for the wrong reasons. His old adult films surfaced online and there has been no update from his side ever since.
Now, Wrestling Observer report that his future with WWE is unclear.
Another name who should be ready but whose future is uncertain is Lars Sullivan. Sullivan underwent knee reconstruction surgery in June, so should be ready fairly soon. His name hasn’t been mentioned at all of late.
Meltzer claims that Sullivan should be ready soon but he has not been mentioned backstage of late.
Original plans for Bray Wyatt before Goldberg loss
'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt dropped the Universal title to Goldberg at Super ShowDown, leaving the majority of the WWE Universe frustrated. The decision was not well received but it looks like it was all done to protect another Superstar – Roman Reigns.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter report that the plan was to have Roman Reigns end the streak of The Fiend. However, a move like that at WrestleMania would have made it difficult for the former Shield member to win over the fans.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that original plans called for Bray Wyatt to run through everyone and Roman Reigns to be kept away until a big match at WrestleMania. Obviously those plans changed. That idea could still happen later on in some form.
Instead, it looks like WWE have put the title on Goldberg to protect Reigns from the heat. The WWE Universe were not happy when he defeated The Undertaker a couple of years back and a similar reaction might have been anticipated by the creative team.
Drew McIntyre beats Rowan in Dark match after RAW
Drew McIntyre was involved in a segment with Brock Lesnar at the start on Monday Night RAW last night. He delivered 3 Claymore kicks to the WWE Champion, leaving him helpless on the aisle.
The Royal Rumble winner sent a strong message to the Beast Incarnate after Paul Heyman called him a phony who 'unfairly eliminated' the WWE Champion. He claimed that if it wasn't for Ricochet's low blow, McIntyre would have not been able to knock Lesnar out of the ring.
Heyman went on to add that The Beast would squash McIntyre at the WrestleMania main event and retain the title. Drew then made his way down to the ring and the rest was not as planned for Heyman and his client, Lesnar.
McIntyre was also involved in a dark match after Monday Night RAW went off the air. He took on Erick Rowan and picked up an easy win thanks to a Claymore kick. The match has no real significance but is just another win McIntyre's collected on his way to WrestleMania.
AJ Styles advised to walk away from The Undertaker
With The Undertaker returning at WWE Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia and defeating AJ Styles in the first-ever Tuwaiq Mountain Trophy Gauntlet Match, it is all but confirmed that the two will be clashing at WrestleMania this year.
Styles has now been advised by actor, Mark Wahlberg to walk away from the situation and not deal with The Phenom. He believes that The Phenomenal One has no chance against the Dead Man and should not get into the fight.
"Well my kids and I were watching and I got some advice for one Mr. AJ Styles. Dude, walk away all right. Walk away from the situation with The Undertaker. Let it go. Don't push your luck AJ. I'm telling you, walk away while you still have a chance and while you still can. It's the best advice anyone's going to give you. Walk away!" [H/T Fightful]
Wahlberg's video was posted by WWE on their YouTube channel as he was there promoting his upcoming Netflix movie, Spenser Confidential.
