We are exactly a week from Royal Rumble, and WWE has done everything possible to generate expectation for one of the most important premium live events. Welcome to another exciting edition of news and rumors.
Bayley claimed to have “retired” from the competition in the ring. Meanwhile, Rhea Ripley has separated from her partner on the screen. In a shocking turn, two champions have renounced their titles.
Continue reading while we explore the five main stories of the day:
#3. Has Bayley retired from the competition at the Ring on WWE?
Bayley has not had much luck recovering the WWE women's championship that lost in Summerslam last year.
He Following model He recently had the opportunity to recover his gold when he challenged the current WWE female champion, Tiffany Stratton, who cost him the title first.
The two women starred in an exciting confrontation on January 17, 2025 in Smackdown, where The Buff Barbie emerged victorious. Yesterday, Stratton boasted his victory by sharing a backstage photo on Instagram, with the legend: “Making history in 2025.”
Bayley responded to his publication by saying: “I can't believe you have retired.”
Bayley is not, in any way, withdrawal from the competition in the ring. If, he was joking with The Blonde Bombshell.
Bayley is ready to participate in the Women's Rumble of 2025 with the hope of repeating the heroic of last year.
#2. Rhea Ripley separates from her partner
Rhea Ripley has spent most of his time in the main roster working with Damian Priest. His friendship flourished after both joined The Judgment Day under the leadership of Adam Copeland (formerly known as Edge) in 2022.
Even after separating from The Judgment Day two years later, Ripley and Priest continued to be friends and supported each other.
The TWINS terror eventually took separate paths after their triumphal victory over Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan in Bad Blood last year, although they continued to be travel companions as part of Raw's roster.
Earlier this week, The Archer of Infamy joined SmackDown through the Transfer Window. This means that Priest and Ripley will now work in separate brands and can no longer travel together, except for live premium events.
#1. An forgotten star leaves his title and announces his return to Wwe
Omos finally announced his return to WWE. The Nigerian giant disappeared from television after competing at Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal on April 5, 2024 in SmackDown before Wrestlemania XL.
After months of absence, Omos finally returned to the ring, but in Japan. It appeared in Noah Pro Wrestling on January 1, 2025 as part of Team 2000x.
In the New Year 2025 event of Noah, he joined Jack Morris to win the championships in GHC couples. After a brief and successful race, the giant of 7 feet and 3 inches said goodbye to Noah Pro Wrestling this weekend.
Omos also left his title vacant and delivered it to Daga. He made the bittersweet announcement immediately after successfully defending gold:
“I will return to WWE, so I will give this belt to Daga. Please, increase the value of this belt. The champions are now Jack Morris & Daga. I don't know when, but I will come back,” he said.
