We are back with another installment of WWE's news and rumors. A veteran with 22 years of wrestling experience has announced his “retirement”, but there is a turn in history. A WWE superstar has claimed to be the unofficial leader of Judgment Day.
Meanwhile, we have received an update on the return of Charlotte Flair and Aj Styles. Trish Stratus has approached if WWE would leave for an epic struggle. Finally, an update between racks has shed light on the future of Big e in the ring.
Keep reading while deepening the main news and rumors of the day:
#6. James Ellsworth announces when he will retire
James Ellsworth may not have reached a notable level of stardom, but became a usual figure on television during his time in WWE in the mid -2010s. He was part of a prominent program between Jon Moxley (formerly known as Dean Ambrose) and Aj Styles. He was also Carmella's manager.
After leaving the Stamford -based promotion in 2018, Ellsworth returned to the independent circuit, where he began his career in 2002.
On his 40th birthday, James Ellsworth used his official account of X (previously twitter) to announce that he will “officially” withdraw from professional wrestling when he turns 80 years.
“Today I am 40, brother. I am officially announcing that I will withdraw from the wrestling business when I turn 80. Here we go for 40 years doing tours. Now send me $ 40 to $ JamesellSworth1984 for my birthday, MIZARKS,” Ellsworth wrote.
#5. Who is Judgment Day leader?
Judgment Day has not had a leader since Adam Copeland (formerly known as Edge) was expelled from the group.
Since then, the faction has prospered under the premise that there would be no leaders. However, over time, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley have made key decisions during their time in the group.
Lately, Finn Bálor has shown similar trends, which has not fallen well among some of his teammates.
This week, the Irish made a special appearance during the match between Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat and declared himself as the leader of Judgment Day.
“That would be me. Judgment Day leader Finn Bálor!” He said.
#4. Will Aj Styles return to WWE television soon?
AJ Styles has not been seen on television since the October 4, 2024 edition of SmackDown.
The phenomenal suffered a great setback in his career, since he suffered a Lufranc injury during an individual fight against Carmelo Hayes. The inconvenient injury left him out of action in the near future.
#3. Update on the return of Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair is another WWE superstar that faces a long period of absence due to an injury.
The queen suffered a tear in the anterior cross ligament, the medial collateral ligament and the meniscus during a fight against Asuka in the December 8, 2023 edition of SmackDown. Flair underwent surgery and has been preparing for his return since then.
According to the latest reports, Charlotte Flair will return to television on time for Royal Rumble 2025.
#2. Trish Stratus reveals if WWE would leave for an epic fight against an AEW star
Despite having achieved everything, Trish Stratus is still loyal to WWE. In an interview with The Takedown on SIthe seven -time women's champion remembered his interaction with the current AEW TBs champion, Mercedes Moné (formerly Sasha Banks), during the 2018 Women's Rumble Rumble.
“I really think people never thought he would return to another fight. After the Royal Rumble, it was enough. It was a summary, so to speak, of Trish Stratus and Stratusfaction. But thinking about it, could I return after so many years? Is it wild, but then (Mono) left,” he said.
Stratus claimed to be a WWE girl for life and would not change AEW to face Mono even though many stars ask for his return.
“I'm really a WWE girl from beginning to end. I'm really. You never know. Who knows? There is still a lot of life ahead,” Trish added.
#1. Wwe's position on the future in the ring of Big e is revealed
The future in the ring of Big E has been in the air since he suffered a horrible neck injury on March 11, 2022 in SmackDown.
The former world champion recently returned to RAW during the celebration of the tenth anniversary of The New Day to try to solve problems between Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. However, the duo turned against him and expelled him from the group.
According to recent reports, there is no information on whether Big e has renewed a contract with the promotion. Big E, Kofi and Woods signed an extension of five years in 2019.
Despite being out of action for more than two years, WWE has not added injury time to the Big E contract, since the company believes that it will not be medically authorized to return to the ring.
However, WWE continues to pay the former world champion for his roles outside the ring.
