Pro wrestling fans love speculating about the latest rumors, with watching matches coming in second. However, it’s essential to remember that these are just rumors, not confirmed facts.
We’re taking a closer look at the latest gossip circulating around the pro wrestling rumor mill. Here are some of the top stories:
Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton were reportedly “off script” during their promo battle on last night’s SmackDown, with sources claiming they said very little about what was in the rundown.
However, WRKD Wrestling notes that Charlotte’s divorce would not have been mentioned without clearance ahead of time.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp is skeptical that Becky Lynch will appear at WrestleMania 41. She had reportedly been pitched for “Mania” but its unclear what happened after that.
Meanwhile, Kairi Sane is close to being cleared by WWE to return, according to PW Insider.
JD McDonagh could potentially make his comeback by the end of April, per Insider sources.
There’s also been no contact between WWE and AEW regarding Sting’s potential induction into WWE’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Former WWE Cruiserwight Champion TJ Perkins is now a free agent after not re-signing with NJPW, according to Fightful Select.
AEW star Mark Davis has suffered a fractured foot in a match against Powerhouse Hobbs and will be out for several months, says Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.
Finally, AEW Dynamite averaged 500,000 viewers on the Max streaming service. However, Dave Meltzer is skeptical about this number being comparable to Nielsen ratings, claiming that Max keeps its numbers confidential.
Remember, these are just rumors and not confirmed facts. If you have any interesting gossip or updates, share them in the comments below. Check our weekly Rumor Look Back feature for accuracy ratings on past rumors.
Source: https://www.cagesideseats.com/2025/4/5/24401486/rumor-roundup-flair-stratton-off-script-becky-lynch-wrestlemania-41-sting-luger-wwe-hof-kairi-return