Delving into the speculations and gossip surrounding professional wrestling is a favorite hobby for many enthusiasts, arguably only surpassed by watching the actual matches. In this daily column, we explore the most recent whispers emerging from the professional wrestling rumor mill.
A crucial reminder: These are merely rumors. None of this information has been verified as true; it simply circulates within the professional wrestling rumor sphere. We assess the accuracy of these rumors in a weekly segment named Rumor Look Back, which can be found here. Keep in mind to approach this information with skepticism.
Rumors of the Day:
Upon announcing that LA Knight would be absent from their September 23 house show due to COVID, WWE provided refunds to ticket holders. This is a gesture Wrestling Observer mentioned is typically reserved for stars of “Roman Reigns or Seth Rollins caliber”, indicating the high regard WWE has for Knight. In related news, if Knight is cleared, Fightful Select and Wrestling Observer Radio report that plans are in place for him to team up with John Cena against Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa in the main event of Fastlane.
Jey Uso is another wrestler for whom WWE has grand plans. According to Fightful, the company is impressed with the responses he has been receiving on Raw. There are already “wheels in motion” for long-term plans for Jey, and he is expected to maintain a “prominent role that is likely to extend at least over the next couple of months”.
WWE recently filed a trademark for “Global Localization”. This phrase was used by Triple H in 2018 to outline his vision for establishing regional NXT brands across various countries.
Potentially connected to this, Will Ospreay stated last weekend at New Japan’s Destruction in Kobe that WWE had proposed to acquire UK indie RevPro for $1 million. However, owner Andy Quildan declined the offer. The timeline of this proposed deal was not specified by Ospreay.
Journalist & author Pat LaPrade reported that PCO has notified Impact of his departure, with his contract concluding on October 30.
In a bid to quell speculations regarding her absence at her father’s recent nuptials, Brooke Hogan shared a statement on Instagram, concluding with: “To embark on my journey towards healing and happiness, I have opted to establish some distance between myself and my family. I am concentrating on individuals and experiences that contribute to my healing and are in line with my beliefs, aspirations, and values. I extend my best wishes to him.”
