Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being
churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill.
Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrestling rumor mill. We track rumor accuracy in a weekly feature called Rumor Look Back you can find here. Remember, take it all with a grain of salt.
Rumors for the Day:
- According to Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer, John Cena vs. AJ Styles was “always scheduled” to take place at WWE Crown Jewel in Australia. AJ’s worked shoot promo during a recent Raw commercial break where he expressed his frustration with WWE was done “to build up this match.”
- Sources told WrestleVotes Radio that several people in WWE were surprised and confused by ESPN’s grade for Wrestlepalooza. Many people in WWE thought it was a similar quality show to its other PLEs, and didn’t understand why ESPN would want the “online stigma” that comes with that kind of review for its debut on the network.
- Votes also mentioned that Logan Paul is not listed internally by WWE on either the Raw or SmackDown rosters. He’s a “free agent” who can appear on any show as needed.
- Following this week’s domestic abuse allegation, PW Insider says TNA has pulled Masha Slamovich from its Impact tapings this weekend after Victory Road.
- Insider heard that Britt Baker was not backstage at AEW’s Dynamite taping in her hometown of Pittsburgh this week.
- Fightful Select notes that the contract offer Jazmyn Nyx rejected from WWE was for $75,000 per year, which is the same amount she was already making.
- The outlet also says there is a pitch for Matt and Jeff Hardy to join the current angle of TNA invading NXT.
- Speaking of which, WWE filed to trademark the term “Invasion” this week.
- Meanwhile, AEW filed to trademark the terms “AEW Bacon Brawl” and “Bacon Brawl.” This is for goods and services related to non-electric cookware, clothes, and prepared meals.
If you have heard of any interesting rumors that you’d like to add, feel free to post them in the comments section below. Just remember they are rumors and not confirmed as fact, so please take them as such.
