WWE Rumor Roundup: Update on Roman Reigns' future opponent, Injured star to return soon? Shane McMahon-Randy Orton botch (February 6, 2022)

Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman (left); Randy Orton (right)
Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman (left); Randy Orton (right)

#4. Update on King Xavier Woods' WWE status

In early January, King Woods suffered a muscle tear on WWE SmackDown and has been out of action ever since. Although he missed the 2022 Men's Royal Rumble, The New Day member could return to television soon.

According to Fightful Select, Woods is no longer part of WWE's internal inactive talent list. While not a confirmation, it may suggest that the company has medically cleared him for an in-ring return.

Big E and Kofi Kingston have had a New Day reunion lately in their ally's absence. Therefore, Woods' comeback would re-establish the faction's status as a trio.


#3. Shane McMahon and Randy Orton got their Royal Rumble entrances mixed up

This year's Men's Rumble saw Shane McMahon and Randy Orton entering the match from the 28th and 29th positions, respectively. However, this was not the original plan in place for the two men, as per Fightful Select.

Orton was initially supposed to enter at No. 28 instead of McMahon. However, the latter's theme song began playing for that spot due to a botch. Because The Viper would not enter to Shane O'Mac's music, both men had to exchange their positions in the Rumble.

Interestingly, the event took place in Orton's hometown of St. Louis. For this reason, it would have been an awkward moment if he came out to someone else's theme song that night.

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