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Welcome to another edition of the WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring the latest rumors and backstage stories from the world of WWE. In today's edition we will take a look at the possibility of a big name finally returning to WWE despite AEW showing interest in them.
Apart from that we will also talk about a current WWE superstar being offered a contract by AEW. WWE is no longer the only 'big-time' promotion that superstars seek to work for, and AEW is making all the right noises in order to attract more and more great talent from WWE.
So without any further ado, let's take a look at some interesting rumors from the world of WWE:
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#5 WWE superstar Adam Cole offered a contract by AEW
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Former WWE NXT champion Adam Cole finds himself in a perplexing position of late. Cole's WWE contract has reportedly come to an end but the superstar has promised to continue with the company until the summer.
Cole is currently feuding with his former friend Kyle O'Reilly in NXT and is one of the most prominent faces on NXT. Apart from that, there has been a lot of talk regarding Vince McMahon showing great interest in bringing Adam Cole to the main roster if he re-signs with WWE.
However, as per Dave Meltzer of WON, even AEW has offered Adam Cole a contract. Cole hasn't made any decision regarding which company he will join after he is done with WWE as of now.
''As a free agent he would be able to start whenever he would want to if he decided to leave as there are not non-competes for contract expirations. Those close to the situation have said that he is negotiating a new deal with NXT but that AEW had made an offer as well and he had not agreed to either offer as of midweek,'' said Meltzer
Would you like to see Adam Cole join AEW or continue with WWE and join RAW or SmackDown? Tell us in the comment section.
#4 WWE hopes Daniel Bryan will return
PWInsider has stated that WWE still hopes that 5-time WWE champion Daniel Bryan will choose to return. Bryan has been out of action since losing to Roman Reigns on SmackDown. Interestingly, his contract with WWE ended around the same time and the American Dragon chose not to re-sign.
Recent rumors indicate that AEW has shown great interest in signing Daniel Bryan. Some sources have said that Bryan has already inked a deal with AEW.
Allegedly Daniel Bryan was keen on joining AEW as they offered him an opportunity to work in Japan as well. The report says WWE is hopeful that Daniel Bryan will return, even though AEW could be 'getting in the way'.
#3 WWE's plan for Big E at SummerSlam
Big E holds the Money in the Bank contract. He has the option to cash in at any given time on either the WWE Champion Bobby Lashley or the Universal Champion Roman Reigns, whenever he chooses to. There has been some speculation suggesting that the former IC Champion may cash-in at SummerSlam to become the next world champion.
However, as per Cageside seats, there are no plans for Big E to cash-in at SummerSlam as of now.
According to Cageside Seats, a Big E cash-in at The Biggest Party of the Summer is unlikely as of now.
Big E is not on the SummerSlam card as of now. There were rumors suggesting that there are big plans for the former NXT Champion and he may be drafted to RAW during the next WWE Draft this year.
#2 Major backstage tension at WWE NXT
WrestleVotes has reported that the mood during this week's edition of WWE NXT was not good at all. Multiple NXT superstars including Bronson Reed and Bobby Fish were released by WWE on August 6th. It has also been rumored that Vince McMahon wants to completely rebrand the black and gold brand.
These factors have led to a lot of tension and unhappiness in the roster of NXT. Reportedly, the tension was palatable at NXT backstage this week.
The mood at the PC today ahead of tonight’s NXT show…. hooooooo boy. Tensions running high to say the least.
The current plan is to make NXT a developmental show featuring young talent who can become future main-eventers instead of a 'third brand'.
#1 Ember Moon injury update
WWE superstar Ember Moon was supposed to wrestle Dakota Kai at this week's edition of NXT. However, the former NXT Women's champion was pulled from the match at the last minute as she was not medically cleared to compete.
PWInsider reported that the injury was not serious. Moon was present backstage at NXT even though she wasn't a part of the show on-screen.
''PWinsider.com reports Moon was backstage at the show despite being pulled from the match. It was added that her situation “was described by one source as ‘not serious.’” (h/t: WrestlingNews)
We hope that Ember Moon has a speedy recovery and we get to see her as soon as possible on NXT.
