WWE Rumor Roundup: Stone Cold's return; AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch at WrestleMania & more (January 23, 2026)
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Let’s dive into the latest WWE rumors circulating on social media!
Speculation and rumors are among the favorite pastimes of WWE fans worldwide. Fans from all over the world enjoy discussing and debating various aspects of the world of pro wrestling.
In today’s edition of the roundup, we cover the latest rumors and news circulating among fans on social media, including Stone Cold Steve Austin’s return, AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 42, and much more.
Stone Cold’s return
WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reports that the promotion has been internally considering a possible return for Stone Cold Steve Austin in the “very near future.” Although details about the nature of his appearance remain unclear, the timing of these talks is noteworthy.
The Texas Rattlesnake last made an appearance during last year’s WrestleMania to announce the total attendance numbers, while his last in-ring appearance came during WrestleMania 38 in 2022.
AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch
WrestleVotes Radio reports that WWE has officially “locked in” a showdown between AJ Lee and Becky Lynch for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
In her iconic return last year, Lee kicked off a feud with Lynch and wrestled in two matches involving Lynch, with one being a mixed-tag team match at Wrestlepalooza and a WarGames match at Survivor Series.
Jimmy Uso’s absence, Powerhouse Hobbs & Tomasso Ciampa
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio noted that Jimmy Uso’s absence from the recent European tour is “likely” unrelated to his previous legal issues.
Fightful Select reports that former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs has officially signed a contract with the Stamford-based promotion.
After announcing his WWE exit, former NXT Champion, Tomasso Ciampa, has filed for trademarks on the terms “Psycho Killer” and “Psycho King.”
Is WWE planning to book AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch for WrestleMania 42?
Yes, WrestleVotes Radio reports that WWE has officially “locked in” a showdown between AJ Lee and Becky Lynch for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
Is Stone Cold making a WWE return?
Per WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, the promotion has been internally considering a possible return for Stone Cold Steve Austin in the “very near future.”
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