Welcome to a new edition of Sportskeeda Wrestling’s WWE News & Rumor Roundup, where we break down the latest developments. November has officially kicked off and the air feels chilly, but the wrestling world remains red-hot as several interesting stories have been buzzing in the past 24 hours.
We have some big things to cover in today’s lineup, including a shocking rumor on Roman Reigns’ retirement, Nikki Bella’s flirty birthday wish to a top WWE star and much more. Grab your coffee and settle in as we dive straight into the biggest stories and developments!
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#5. Roman Reigns’ retirement seems too far away
Roman Reigns is one of the biggest stars in WWE’s current era and there’s no denying it. However, the subject of his retirement often gets hot, as many believe the OTC has only a handful of years left as an active in-ring competitor. Well, that may not be entirely true. During a Q&A session on Fightful Select, Sean Ross Sapp made a major prediction, or rather, call it a speculation.
According to him, WWE is not letting Roman Reigns go anytime soon. They might keep him tied to the company for as long as they can, even if his Reigns’ schedule shrinks further. Ross stated that the OTC could stick with the Stamford-based promotion for at least another decade, even if Reigns becomes a completely part-time superstar working on a handful of dates in a year.
#4. Cody Rhodes squashes a buzzing WWE rumor
Cody Rhodes lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre in January earlier this year. That title change came as a big shocker to the fans because no one expected it. During that time, there was a major rumor going around that Rhodes was the one who internally pitched the idea to drop the title to McIntyre. However, The American Nightmare squashed those rumors!!
He recently appeared in an interview with Zach Hirsch on Double Coverage Podcast, where he shed light on that. Cody Rhodes took a shot at the internet fans, saying that people remain in a bubble on X and the discussions that happen online aren’t real. He stated that no superstar would ever pitch the idea of dropping the title, as the championship represents everything to them.
#3. Truth surfaces about Solo Sikoa’s backstage segment
Last week on RAW, WWE aired a video package featuring Solo Sikoa sending a message to 946 with Roman Reigns and The Usos in the background. However, the segment quickly caught fans’ attention for an entirely different purpose. Many took to social media to criticize its visual presentation, alleging that it had been filmed using a green screen due to its appearance.
However, the truth has come to light. Fightful Select recently reported that WWE did not use a green screen and that it was completely natural. However, the entire segment was recorded a week prior to that, when Roman Reigns was available on Monday Night RAW. The company had seemingly used a camera with a different aperture, making the segment look a bit artificial.
#2. Nikki Bella turns up the heat with a flirty birthday message
LA Knight recently celebrated his 44th birthday, but it was Nikki Bella’s wish that ended up stealing the spotlight. The two superstars engaged in a playful exchange on WWE’s WhatsApp channel “The Chat,” where Nikki wished The Megastar a happy birthday and longed for a cake. However, Knight responded that he needed a cake and asked Bella had one for him.
Interestingly, the former Divas Champion gave a flirty response, saying it would depend on what kind of cake LA Knight likes, along with a kiss mark emoji. The Megastar responded with the eyes emoji. And that was enough to set the internet in a frenzy. Nikki Bella’s playful conversation with LA Knight soon went viral, becoming a major talking point among fans.
#1. WWE keeps major faction plans under wraps
Monday Night RAW boasts a rich roster with many tag teams and factions. A report came up a few days ago, in which Self Made claimed that WWE is planning a new faction consisting of Rusev, Ethan Page and Big Cass. Just days later, The Bulgarian Brute appeared in an interview with TMZ, where he denied rumors of anything about the formation of a stable.
Fans have been utterly confused about what the truth is!! Well, superstars normally don’t give away future plans just like that. But it appears that the story is entirely different here. According to Fightful Select, the company hasn’t yet told the superstars about the idea of putting them in a new faction. This could be a major reason why Rusev dismissed it by calling it an internet rumor.
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