WWE Rumor Roundup (August 11, 2023): Bray Wyatt return, Brock Lesnar’s schedule, Judgement Day member to be replaced and more!
The wrestling industry and WWE has been filled with various rumors this week including Brock Lesnar’s schedule, Bray Wyatt return, another Samoan wrestler return, push of a top baby face to be stopped, split of a popular faction, Rousey’s tweet on Bazler post SummerSlam, possible expansion of a trio to a faction and much more. Here is a complete WWE rumor roundup on the latest news.
WWE Rumor Roundup
Lesnar’s Schedule for the rest of 2023
According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, Brock Lesnar was originally planned for a event later this year, but it is no longer the case as Lesnar is said to take a long time off from WWE until the WrestleMania season. He would possibly return on the road to WrestleMania, most probably at the Royal Rumble.
Damien Priest to be replaced in the Judgement Day
According to Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Radio, the internal tension between Finn Balor and Damien Priest of the Judgement Day could lead to a possible replacement. Where JD McDonagh is likely to replace Damien Priest in the near future.
Balor on two to three occasions was found backstage talking to fellow Irish McDonagh, last week he tried to enter into Judgement Day problems by advising Priest to get rid of the Money in the Bank Brief Case. He may cost Priest’s cash-in and join Judgement Day with Balor’s support.
Ronda Rousey’s WWE status
Ever since Ronda Rousey’s loss at SummerSlam, her status with WWE has been rumored, David Meltzer reported that Rousey had a “hardout” date on her WWE contract that it will be her last appearance as of now.
However, Rousey on Instagram hints that she will not be returning any time soon by writing, “Shayna, you were the reason I got into this business, Now I got no reason to stay.”
Shayna also mentioned on Raw that she had made the former UFC Champ run out of the company. Indicating her possible time out from WWE.
Bray Wyatt return
Fightful Select reported that Bray Wyatt is finally set to make his return any time sooner, as he is about to clear his medical conditions. However, the illness he has been dealing with at present is both career and life threatening. Other sources state that Wyatt would possibly return this September as his creatives have been pitched and planned.
Kairi Sane’s return to WWE
Former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Kairi Sane is reported to return to WWE after years following her contract expired from New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Wrestling Observer Radio reported that she had come to terms with WWE and possibly returned to WWE, but “it probably won’t come out until 2024”.
Nia Jax return
According to Samoan Wrestler and the former Women’s World Champion, Nia Jax’s return has been bouncing backstage. They reported that her name was in the talk backstage and that it might lead to a possible return. She was last seen at Royal Rumble 2023, where she entered as a 30th entrant and eliminated 11 members.
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