WWE Rumor Roundup: AJ Lee & Becky Lynch's praise; cancelled plans for Wyatt Sicks & more (September 22, 2025)

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Published at :September 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Modified at :September 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM

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Let’s discuss the latest rumors making the rounds among fans 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 the aftermath of the Clash in Paris, the rumor mill continues to run in full force.

In today’s edition of the roundup, we cover the latest rumors and news circulating among fans on social media, including AJ Lee and Becky Lynch’s praise after Wrestlepalooza, cancelled plans for Wyatt Sicks, and more.

AJ Lee & Becky Lynch’s praise after Wrestlepalooza

WWE RAW - Wrestlepalooza CM Punk AJ Lee Seth Rollins Becky Lynch — INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 20: AJ Lee, CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch face off during Wrestlepalooza at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 20, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images)

According to a report from Fightful Select, the internal response to AJ Lee’s return match at Wrestlepalooza was overwhelmingly positive, with everyone impressed by her performance. There’s also been a lot of praise for Becky Lynch, who played a key role in guiding Lee through the match and helping make her return so successful.

AJ Lee teamed up with his husband, CM Punk, to take on Becky Lynch and her husband, Seth Rollins, in a mixed-tag team match at the Wrestlepalooza PLE. Lee and Punk emerged victorious in the clash.

Cancelled plans for Wyatt Sicks

WWE SmackDown Uncle Howdy, and Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Nikki Cross Wyatt Sicks — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA – MAY 23: Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Nikki Cross.during SmackDown at First Horizon Center on May 23, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia. (Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)

According to BodySlam.net, the promotion initially planned a storyline between the Wyatt Sicks and Solo Sikoa’s MFT, but creative shifted when Sami Zayn moved to SmackDown and won the United States Championship.

The Wyatt Sicks consists of Uncle Howdy (Bo Dallas), Nikki Cross, Erik Rowan, WWE Tag Team Champions Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis. On the other hand, the MFT consists of Solo Sikoa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo, and Tonga Loa.

“There was a plan for an MFT vs. Wyatt Sicks feud to begin. However, plans seemed to have changed for now. With Sami Zayn moving to SmackDown, and holding the U.S. Championship, there was a shifting of creative for the MFT.”

Sponsorship for El Grande Americano & Shayna Baszler’s role

WWE El Grande Americano WWE Raw — LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 19: El Grande Americano makes his entrance during WrestleMania 41 Saturday at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neil/WWE via Getty Images)

According to WrestleVotes, the promotion has been in conversation with “a major food and beverage company” for a sponsorship tied to El Grande Americano.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE has hope Shayna Baszler will take a coaching or producing role within the promotion, but “that is not in place at this point.” Baszler was released by the promotion in May 2025 after her contract was terminated early.

Who were the Wyatt Sicks set to feud with?

Has Shayna Baszler picked up a production role in WWE?

No, as of now, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE has hope Shayna Baszler will take a coaching or producing role within the promotion, but “that is not in place at this point.”

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