The pro wrestling rumor mill is in full swing, with WWE and AEW pumping out content non-stop during the summer months. Gone are the days of an “offseason” for the sport, as both companies are flooded with weekly broadcasts, pay-per-view events, and non-big-two promotions like Ring of Honor.
One wonders if this era of excess will lead to oversaturation, but fans who love rumors continue to feast on the latest news. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable rumblings:
Jelly Roll is set to be involved in WWE SummerSlam programming, sparking some skepticism from fans who are still reeling from Travis Scott’s involvement at WrestleMania and John Cena’s heel turn.
Seth Rollins’ storyline with Bron Breakker and Paul Heyman is expected to end in betrayal, leaving Rollins on his own. However, it’s unclear if this will lead to a face turn for Rollins or not.
WWE is expanding its reach by partnering with Universal Studios for Halloween Horror Nights, which could be a good move to attract more mainstream fans.
The rumors also suggest that WWE might be counterprogramming AEW, running shows at the same time as their competitor. However, this strategy seems petty and smart, and WWE’s vocal fans won’t make enough of a negative impact to hurt the company.
Finally, there’s speculation about Roman Reigns’ new nickname, which could be “OTC1” or simply “Tribal Chief.” While some fans might be excited for the change, others think it would be brutal if true.
Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25225249-buy-or-sell-roman-reigns-wwe-rumors-bron-breakker-turning-seth-rollins-and-more