The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is known as one of the most premier pro-wrestling companies in the world, delivering weekly programming for decades, which brings about a lot of rumors on a regular basis online. While there might be some merit to the rumors, whether in WWE or other sports, they are far from factual information until proven right.
This is the reason why the fans of WWE should check them out, but not believe in them outright, especially at the expense of diluting their experience of watching the weekly programming. Regardless, SportsTiger will look back at the top WWE rumors of the week below for the fans to get their teeth in.
Top WWE Rumors of the Week
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Fightful Select revealed that Joe Hendry has signed a full-time contract with WWE after making
a ton of appearances on NXT and PLEs in the promotion for the better part of a year while under being a full-time TNA superstar.
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WrestleVotes stated that WWE and USA Network have decided to extend SmackDown to three hours starting from January 2 onwards with the first episode of the blue brand in 2026 scheduled to happen in Buffalo, New York.
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Wrestling Observer Newsletter mentioned the claims being made that Andrade’s “WWE non-compete clause is worldwide and not just for the United States” but it won’t hold up in court if he tried to challenge it.
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As per Bodyslam.net, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer could be in line to face either Rhea Ripley or Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 42 with discussion taking place currently in WWE creative.
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Bryan Alvarez said that John Cena took the call to have main roster superstars taking on NXT talent in exhibition matches at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, where he will have his final WWE match.
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Chris Jericho posting his pictures of getting into an improved physical shape on social media has increased speculation about him potentially returning to WWE in the near future with his AEW status unclear.

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