WWE Rumor Roundup - Roman Reigns’ busy schedule in 2026; Missed opportunity for Liv Morgan in Street Fighter & more
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News following Money in the Bank closure
WWE wrapped up Money in the Bank 2026 with Roman Reigns retaining his title while Liv Morgan recaptured her championship belt at the PLE. There are new contenders in line too, with winners of ladder matches having a chance to challenge for these championships.
Amid this, several backstage reports have generated discussion across WWE and AEW, ranging from Roman Reigns’ increased schedule for the remainder of 2026 to concerns surrounding WWE’s independent-wrestling development programme.
Here is a roundup of the latest WWE rumors and backstage updates showing the current happenings in WWE.
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Roman Reigns to work more WWE dates through the end of 2026
The Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns was in the Money in the Bank PLE; it marked his second appearance since defending his championship in Mexico City against Penta. This means that Roman Reigns is scheduled to make appearances towards the end of 2026.
Per Fightful Select, the parent company of WWE, TKO, requested that the OTC have a busier schedule than usual, and this made Roman’s frequent appearances a backstage topic.
The promotion confirmed the appearances of Roman Reigns on October 7 and revealed that he would appear at several Raw shows, a Raw and SmackDown double-taping, Crown Jewel, and Survivor Series.
The exact reason for this request by the TKO Company has not been made clear, but one thing is certain: Roman Reigns is still one of the most popular wrestlers in the company.
WWE officials happy with NXT’s ratings victory over AEW
WWE officials were reportedly pleased after NXT defeated AEW in their latest head-to-head television ratings battle last Tuesday. Fightful reported that WWE internally highlighted NXT’s victory, while AEW was satisfied with its performance compared with the previous year’s pre-empted broadcast.
The annual competition typically takes place on a Tuesday in October because of scheduling changes caused by Major League Baseball’s postseason. This year’s head-to-head comparison once again provided an opportunity for both wrestling promotions to assess their television performance.
Although the Stamford-based promotion celebrated the result, AEW’s internal reaction was reportedly more measured, with the company acknowledging the increase over its previous year’s performance in a different time slot.
The ratings result adds another chapter to the ongoing competition between the two promotions. However, a single head-to-head victory does not establish a long-term trend in the broader television ratings battle.
Laynie Luck and Marcus Mathers’ exits raise questions about WWE ID
The WWE ID programme has come under scrutiny following the departures of Laynie Luck and Marcus Mathers. The initiative was designed to identify and support promising independent wrestlers through development opportunities and connections with WWE.
According to Fightful Select, the recent exits have prompted multiple WWE Superstars to question the programme’s direction.
Luck’s contract was reportedly not renewed after she held the Women’s ID Championship for 320 days before losing it to Monica Monroe. Mathers, meanwhile, announced on October 9 that his time with WWE ID had ended.
In his announcement, Mathers thanked the company for the opportunities and experience he gained during his two years with the programme. He also made it clear that he intended to continue wrestling, highlighting upcoming training sessions and independent bookings.
Liv Morgan reportedly came close to playing Cammy in the Street Fighter movie.
Just before the MITB 2026 PLE, there were multiple stars seen in promo events for the ‘Street Fighter’ movie. But recent news confirmed that Liv Morgan may have missed out on a major Hollywood opportunity because of her shoulder injury.
Nick Lopiccolo, the former talent agent, who was featured on the program called Duke Loves Wrestling, felt confident that Morgan had a great shot at landing the part of Cammy in the forthcoming Street Fighter movie if she hadn’t got that injury.
Lopiccolo pointed out that Morgan had already talked to the management of Legendary Entertainment several times. He argued that her injury had considerably decreased her chances of getting the role, although he failed to prove that she had already been offered it.
The character of Cammy belongs to one of the most recognizable characters in the series of the Street Fighter video games; thus, the alleged casting may become quite an interesting crossover for Morgan, who is known beyond pro wrestling.
What is the controversy surrounding WWE ID?
Per Fightful Select, the recent high-profile exits have prompted multiple Superstars to question the programme’s direction.
What is the main reason behind Roman Reigns’ schedule change?
Per Fightful Select, TKO requested that the OTC have a busier schedule than usual, although there is no word on why such a request was made; Reigns being the top star in the company might be one reason behind the move.
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