WWE top five rumors of the week and analysis: 22 August 2017

Updates about the superstar shake up proved to be a major rumor this week — Updates about the superstar shake up proved to be a major rumour this week

#2 Bobby Roode to replace Baron Corbin

The Rumour: The Wrestling Observer notes that there is backstage heat on Corbin right now. Cageside Seats followed up this by mentioning that Roode will be used in the upper-mid card or main event role that Corbin was intended to fill.

The Potential: It’s hard to compare Corbin and Roode; both are extremely different performers and replacing one with another in-term of skill and experience is unacceptable.

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However, from a storyline perspective, Roode could replace "The Lone Wolf". The former NXT Champion could be used in a similar way to how Corbin was used on the SmackDown roster.

The Fallout: If the rumour is indeed true, Corbin is expected to drop down the ranks on SmackDown. Roode will get the opportunities that Corbin was gifted in the past few weeks.

Edited by Nishant Jayaram