WWE Rumor Roundup – Naomi's return; Worlds Collide broadcast against AEW Dynamite & more
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Let’s dive into the latest WWE rumors currently making waves among fans.
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 Naomi’s return, Worlds Collide broadcast after PAC’s demise, and details on the deal with Bleacher Report.
Naomi’s return
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According to False Finish, the Stamford-based promotion is “currently preparing for a Naomi return in the near future.” However, the report did not mention any further details on her return plans or a return timeline.
The then Women’s World Champion Naomi announced her pregnancy on the August 18, 2025 episode of Monday Night Raw and vacated the title ahead of her scheduled title defense against Iyo Sky at the 2025 edition of Clash in Paris.
Her last in-ring appearance came during the Night 2 edition of SummerSlam 2025, where she defended the World title in a triple threat match against Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky.
Worlds Collide broadcast
According to Dave Meltzer in The Daily Update, WWE is currently still planning to air its Worlds Collide special at 7 PM ET on Wednesday, directly opposite AEW Dynamite, which is now planned as a tribute show for Benjamin Satterley, aka PAC (Neville in WWE), who passed away this past weekend.
The Worlds Collide schedule was set before Satterley’s death, though Meltzer noted that some within the Stamford-based promotion are hoping the company reconsiders airing the special at that time.
Worlds Collide was taped on Saturday at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The event went head-to-head with AEW All Out, which also emanated from Chicago. Reports noted that the promotion chose not to broadcast Worlds Collide live in an effort to affect AEW All Out ticket sales in the Chicago area.
You can check the spoilers for Worlds Collide here.
WWE-Bleacher Report deal
WWE recently announced a new multi-year content partnership with Bleacher Report, bringing WWE’s biggest moments, Superstars, and stories to B/R’s global sports audience. Under the agreement, Bleacher Report will have global rights to WWE highlights from across its programming lineup, including Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and Premium Live Events.
Following the announcement, Fightful Select reported that a source within WBD believes the new partnership could ultimately benefit AEW by allowing WBD to dedicate more resources toward wrestling.
The deal is not expected to have any impact on AEW’s current television extension discussions, which are not anticipated to take place for some time. AEW remains under contract with WBD through 2027, with WBD holding an option for 2028.
On the other hand, PWInsider said the recently announced deal with Bleacher Report will not have any effect on what the promotion posts on YouTube.
What is the latest update on Naomi’s return?
Per False Finish, the promotion is currently planning Naomi’s return in the near future.
Will WWE’s deal with Bleacher Report affect AEW?
Per Fightful, a source within WBD believes the new partnership could ultimately benefit AEW by allowing WBD to dedicate more resources toward wrestling. The deal is not expected to have any impact on AEW’s current television extension discussions.
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