Welcome to WWE's rumors today, before Wrestlemania 41. The way to Wrestlemania is officially coming to an end with SmackDown this Friday, and before the great show, we bring you some important notes and rumors of the world of the giant of sports entertainment.
This week's rumors include Nick Khan “stopping” the return of a legend during the Wrestlemania weekend, WWe wanting to accelerate the return of a prominent star, a crucial update on whom It will not be Randy Orton's opponents, as well as a very important update about Becky Lynch.
Let's start with the story about Nick Khan:
#4. Nick Khan made a decision on the return of a member of the WWE Hall of Fame during the Wrestlemania weekend
There were rumors circulating that WWE was planning to bring the legend signed by AEW, Sting, to the Hall of Fame this weekend, specifically for the deserved induction of Lex Luger. However, according to reports, Sting, who is also a member of the Hall of Fame, will not be present during the Wrestlemania weekend so far.
Dave Meltzer Wrestling Observer Newsletter He informed that it was a decision of Nick Khan not to bring Sting to the Hall of Fame this year. Although it could still happen, it should be noted that no agreement was reached between WWE and AEW. According to the reports, Tony Khan was not contacted regarding Sting.
“As far as we know, this was a decision of Nick Khan in the sense that we have not heard that no one has asked Tony Khan if they could make a deal for Sting. We only know that two weeks ago no one had contacted Tony Khan. But unless there is a last minute change, it seems that no agreement was requested or negotiated.” (Via ringside news)
For now, it is not known why the president of the sports entertainment giant decided against, since it seemed unlikely that Tony Khan opposed to allow Sting to attend the Hall of Fame.
#3. Great WWE plans for Rusev are revealed
Until now, it seems that it is only a matter of when and not if Rusev will return to WWE after an absence of five years. The former AEW star was always rumored to return to the place where he must feel pending issues.
In Wrestlevotes Radio a Wrestlebingeit was reported that the creative team is accelerating Rusev's return. Although it was not specified if that meant a return to face Randy Orton in Wrestlemania 41 or a return at the RAW/SmackDown after Wrestlemania, the message was clear: Rusev's return is imminent.
Not only this, but, as expected, he will return with the name in the ring of “Rusev” and not “look” (an abbreviated version of his real name, Miroslav). Big e confirmed that he will return, which was a surprising movement by the former WWE champion.
#2. Unfortunate update about Randy Orton's opponent in Wrestlemania 41
There is a lot of talk about who Randy Orton's opponent could be. Although the general manager of Smackdown (and worldwide multi -champion) Nick Aldis seems to be the favorite choice of fans, Rusev is also a name that seems to be in a perfect position for a shocking return in Wrestlemania 41.
Another name that some expect to see is Aleister Black, who is also expected to return to RAW or SMackDown after his passage for several years. A name that people are not proposing so much is Jeff Cobb. The wrestling veteran a name was made in promotions such as Underground struggle and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, while it is also a pillar in the American independent scene.
He is also expected to join the giant of sports entertainment, but the Wrestling Observer Newsletter He informed that, although he is expected to begin soon, he will not be Randy Orton's opponent in Wrestlemania.
Maybe this should not be too surprising. Jeff Cobb seems to fit perfectly in NXT, where the star event needs a soda with Oba Femi dominating at the top.
#1. Update on Becky Lynch
Although Becky Lynch's return has been inevitable for a while, the WrestleMania 41 season has seen it remarkably absent from television. This means that if he returns at the RAW or SmackDown after Wrestlemania, he will have been out for almost a whole year.
In an episode of The HumpSean Ross Sapp de Fightful He revealed that a proposal was made to Beck Lynch in January 2025, which finally did not happen. The interesting thing is that, according to the reports, the proposal was not even for a combat against one, without giving more details.
However, Becky Lynch is officially signed, and SRS said it is “intelligent” because he knows what generates expectation, and does not like lazy program:
“She has been signed, has been under contract for months, at least four or five that I know. But they have not brought it to television to do anything or anything like that. However, it is very intelligent. He knows what generates expectation. But he also does not want a lazy program. I don't think she wants that.” (From 32:08 to 32:47)
The female division desperately needs an impulse, and Becky Lynch has the perfect stellar power to improve it. It could be destined for RAW, since it was presented at RAW's promotional in Netflix before the premiere on January 6.
