WWE Rumor Roundup: Truth about Cena's real-life backstage animosity with former US Champion; Reason for surprise return; Bryan wants help - 9th March 2020

Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup where we try and bring you the latest rumors and stories from the day.

With WWE's last PPV before WrestleMania - Elimination Chamber - in the history books, there has been a lot of rumors that have arisen in the aftermath of the show. While the show received mixed reactions from fans and critics, there is no dearth of speculation that has started after the show.

We will also talk about John Cena's animosity with former WWE Superstar and US Champion, among other things.

So without further ado, let us take a look at the top 5 stories:

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#5 John Cena's backstage heat with Mr Kennedy

Mr Kennedy

While speaking on his podcast, Jim Ross discussed the truth behind rumors of backstage problems between John Cena and former WWE Superstar Ken Kennedy - who now goes by the name Mr Anderson.

JR revealed that John Cena wasn't too pleased with Kennedy inciting the fans to boo him during his entrance schtick. Kennedy used to take Cena's name and prompt the audience to boo and then take his name with the audience cheering, even though Cena was the top babyface at that time.

JR on Cena's opinion on Kennedy:

Yeah it did ruffle Cena’s feathers. Cena took it personally and thought, ‘OK, enough is enough. (H/T: 411Mania)

JR on if Kennedy was justified:

To encourage the audience by your rhetoric to boo the appointed #1 babyface in the company is not wise. So he was just being a heel, being his excuse, is a weak ass excuse. That’s my take on that deal.

Jim Ross also stated that he did not think the former MITB winner was wise in doing so as it isn't a good idea to do anything to chip away the image of John Cena or another top babyface in the company.

#4 Reason why The Undertaker helped Aleister Black win at Elimination Chamber

Aleister Black managed to get his revenge on AJ Styles at Elimination Chamber by defeating the former WWE Champion in a no-DQ match. However, the former NXT Champion did not manage to beat Styles without a little help from The Undertaker.

The Undertaker returned to WWE after his win at Super ShowDown to yet again become a thorn in AJ Styles' side. The two men - The Undertaker and AJ Styles - will reportedly be facing each other at WrestleMania 36.

Dave Meltzer of The Observer revealed why The Undertaker returned at Elimination Chamber and helped Black pick up a win. While the answer isn't hard to figure out, he stated that WWE wanted to protect Black while not giving him a clean win over the man set to face The Phenom at WrestleMania.

The deal is, they're trying badly to rehab Aleister for Monday. That was the idea, they gave him the win although it was really Undertaker giving him the win. You can't really beat AJ on his own because the whole idea is that Undertaker has to do it. Because you don't want Undertaker going up against the guy Aleister Black just beat clean. This is the only way they could do it. It was the obvious finish. (H/T: SportsKeeda)

#3 Daniel Bryan wants Drew Gulak to help him

Daniel Bryan defeated Drew Gulak in a remarkable match at Elimination Chamber. The two technical geniuses squared off against each other after Gulak had been trying to expose Bryan's 'weaknesses' over the past few weeks on SmackDown.

While Bryan may have picked up the win, for now, it does not look like the feud between the two is about to end anytime soon. WWE caught up with both men after their match. The former Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak said that the reason he lost the match was that he cared too much about Daniel Bryan.

On the other hand, former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan praised Gulak and admitted that he had underestimated his opponent. Bryan further added that he wants to see if Gulak can help him now.

“Now, I want to see if he’s true to his word. I want to see if he can help me"

The rivalry between these two men is set to be very interesting as Gulak has received an opportunity of a lifetime by becoming part of a program with Daniel Bryan himself.

#2 Reason for Shaya Baszler's dominating win at Elimination Chamber

Former NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler made a major mark at the Elimination Chamber PPV when she bulldozed her way to victory in the Elimination Chamber match to determine the challenger for Becky Lynch's RAW Women's Championship at WrestleMania 36.

Shayna Baszler her had appeared on RAW a few weeks back and directly went after Becky Lynch. The Queen of Spades bit The Man's neck in surprising fashion, causing her to bleed profusely.

Many fans were upset at the way Shayna Baszler 'buried' the other women in the match, and WrestlingNews.co has reported that Paul Heyman might be the man behind this booking decision.

The feeling going into the pay-per-view was that everyone watching at home already knew that Baszler was going to win and challenge Lynch at WrestleMania and it was better to just have her go through everyone to put her over as a monster heel. Heyman is very high on Baszler even though McMahon has had his doubts about her.

They also stated that Paul Heyman wanted to do something similar with CM Punk a few years back but the idea was shot down by Vince McMahon.

#1 The Undertaker set to appear on RAW

The Undertaker made a major mark at Elimination Chamber and it looks like The Deadman will be appearing on RAW as well.

PWInsider have reported that The Undertaker is expected to appear on Monday Night RAW in order to further his ongoing feud with AJ Styles. The two are set to clash at WrestleMania 36.

As previously reported by PWInsider.com, The Undertaker is slated to appear on tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw to further his Wrestlemania storyline with AJ Styles.

The Undertaker was not part of last year's WrestleMania and it will be interesting to see what shape The Deadman will be in for his match with AJ Styles. The Undertaker already holds a victory over Styles which he got after defeating the former WWE Champion as part of the gauntlet match at Super ShowDown.

Some reports stated that The Undertaker himself wanted to face AJ Styles at WrestleMania as The Phenomenal One reminds him of Shawn Michaels. It will be interesting to see what The Undertaker will have to say on RAW!