WWE Rumor Roundup: Drew McIntyre's move to SmackDown, Charlotte Flair's WrestleMania 41 plans, Warner Bros. cancels John Cena's TV show & more (February 07, 2025)

Let’s discuss some of the rumors circulating among WWE fans!

Speculations and rumors are among some of the favorite pastimes for WWE fans worldwide. Fans around the world enjoy discussing and debating various aspects of the pro wrestling world.

In today’s edition of the rumor roundup, we cover the latest rumors among fans, including Drew McIntyre’s move to SmackDown, Charlotte Flair’s WrestleMania 41 plans, Alexa Bliss singing with Paradigm Talent Agency, new plans for NXT GM Ava, WWE Evolve, Custom WWE title for NFL and more.

Drew McIntyre’s move to SmackDown

‘The Scottish Warrior’ Drew McIntyre has been a hot topic for fans since his outburst following the Royal Rumble 2025 PLE. McIntyre didn’t make an appearance on this week’s episode of Raw and fans speculated that he will be appearing on SmackDown to kick off his feud with Damian Priest.

However, according to PWInsider McIntyre’s appearance on this week’s SmackDown is uncertain following his abrupt departure from the Royal Rumble. The reports also add that McIntyre and WWE have remained in contact and there are no significant issues between the two parties.

Drew McIntyre's Bloodline Hunter story had so much potential to be great.It's a shame to see how it turned out. pic.twitter.com/d80OLKoJtB

— Pro Wrestling Finesse (@ProWFinesse) February 5, 2025

Since Priest has moved to SmackDown it makes sense for McIntyre to join the Blue brand. However, there is no clarity on the matter as of now.

Charlotte Flair’s WrestleMania 41 plans

Charlotte Flair made her return as announced during the women’s Royal Rumble match, she not only returned after a long hiatus but went on to win the Rumble match. However, fans were unhappy with WWE’s decision and instantly voiced their opinions.

Charlotte Flair will be utilised more as a "heel" during the build to the match against Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania. The original plans called for Flair to work the feud as a babyface.(via @chrisprolific) pic.twitter.com/S59izFQjtF

— Wrestlelamia.com (@wrestlelamia) February 7, 2025

Earlier reports suggested that Flair would challenge WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania 41. However, according to recent reports from Dr. Chris Featherstone, there are a few modifications to this earlier plan.

As per Chris Featherstone on Backstage Pass, WWE’s current plan is to portray Flair as a heel in the lead-up to her WrestleMania match against Tiffany Stratton, a departure from the original plan which had Flair slotted as a babyface.

Alexa Bliss singing with Paradigm Talent Agency

Alexa Bliss made her highly anticipated return after almost two years of absence at the Royal Rumble PLE, where she took part in the women’s Rumble match. It was later revealed that she signed a five-year contract with the promotion.

Thank you @deadline @SocialRosy @paradigmagency 🫶🏻 https://t.co/A3Fucw3oLg

— Lexi (Kaufman) Cabrera (@AlexaBliss_WWE) February 6, 2025

According to a recent report from Deadline, Bliss has signed with Paradigm Talent Agency and has now joined fellow WWE stars who are Paradigm clients like CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Tiffany Stratton, Damian Priest, and Liv Morgan.

New plans for NXT GM Ava

According to a report from WrestleVotes Radio, there are plans to give NXT General Manager Ava a bigger presence on television. The goal is to align her merchandise and character more closely with her father, The Rock, and to incorporate his “Final Boss” persona into her storyline.

“Creative has begun putting plans in motion for NXT General Manager and, of course, real life daughter of the Rock, Ava, to be featured more prominently on TV, as well as have merchandise and character ties to her father, alluding to his final boss persona.

We are told plans could include her playing off the final boss character on TV as a way to raise her importance. Ava, from all accounts is well-liked and could have a big future with the company.”

WWE Evolve & Nick Khan’s boxing venture

As per Dave Meltzer, WWE’s new show Evolve streaming on Wednesday night opposite AEW Dynamite is “not a coincidence”. Evolve is slated to premiere on March 5, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, exclusively on Tubi, with a new episode dropping each week on Wednesdays.

We’re excited to announce the launch of WWE EVOLVE which will showcase in-ring action featuring rising WWE prospects as they look to make it to NXT, SmackDown & Raw.WWE EVOLVE premieres March 5 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, exclusively on @Tubi, with a new episode dropping every Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/H3o2EiJCFv

— WWE (@WWE) February 2, 2025

Meltzer also stated that WWE President Nick Khan is anticipated to play “a major part” in a “new boxing venture that UFC President Dana White and Turki Alalshikh are supposedly starting.” Many competing promoters have already gathered in Las Vegas to discuss “how they are going to combat this.”

Turki Alalshikh is the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia and is involved in the venture.

Custom WWE title for the NFL

WrestleVotes claims that “WWE and the NFL have collaborated on a project that will showcase a custom WWE Championship title” that features branding for Super Bowl LIX  the game’s official logo and colors, and design elements inspired by New Orleans.

As discussed on today’s WrestleVotes Radio, source states WWE and the NFL have collaborated on a project that will showcase a custom WWE Championship title featuring Super Bowl 59 branding this weekend in New Orleans. The title will incorporate the game’s official logo, colors,…

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) February 6, 2025

The report also adds that the custom title is set to be unveiled over the weekend ahead of the NFL’s big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles,

WWE star Bayley is amongst the star-studded participants in the list revealed for the 2025 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. She will play as part of Team Rice, coached by Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice

Warner Bros. cancels John Cena’s TV show

As per reports from Deadline, Warner Bros. Discovery has canceled John Cena‘s TV show Wipeout. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio revealed that the show was canceled due to dismal ratings, with the most recent episode drawing numbers comparable to past Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision’s lackluster viewership.

WWE talents frustrated with Def Rebel theme songs

According to Frightful’s several sources in WWE, an overwhelming number of WWE talents are unhappy with their new Def Rebel theme songs and have attempted to revert to their previous ones.

Very few people on the WWE roster are happy with the Def Rebel theme songs.Several are frustrated, and have expressed unhappiness with the quality of theme songs, and have made attempts to get their previous theme songs back.(via @FightfulSelect) pic.twitter.com/xEXbL4akB8

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) February 6, 2025

WWE has also tried to change some entrance themes, but faced resistance from the talents, with some managing to keep their original themes.

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