Hey wrestling fans! It’s that time again where we dive into all the chatter buzzing around our favorite sport. Whether you’re glued to the TV for the matches or just love the behind-the-scenes gossip, there’s plenty to discuss. Here’s what’s been circulating in the wild world of pro wrestling rumors.
Just a quick heads-up: Rumors are merely that—rumors. Nothing’s confirmed, so take all of this with a bit of skepticism. For a reality check on these rumors, we have a weekly segment called Rumor Look Back which you can check out here.
Today’s Rumors:
- According to “internal sources” at WWE, there’s no current sign of The Rock making a return anytime soon, which means fans might not want to hold their breath for his appearance at SummerSlam to set up a storyline with Cody Rhodes and John Cena.
- Documents shared by Wrestlenomics through public records reveal that San Diego has shelled out a cool $5 million for this year’s Survivor Series at Petco Park. It’s unclear if WWE will pocket the whole amount, but it’s compatible with what Las Vegas and Arlington paid for their WrestleMania events.
- Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer confirmed that the injuries Will Ospreay disclosed on last night’s Dynamite are real and not just part of a storyline.
- Tony Khan seems pretty focused on hitting a specific number for ROH TV rights, and while he has received offers, none have come close to what he’s aiming for. Interestingly, there were some negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery that led to a surprising agreement for AEW: Dynamite’s weekly replay on TruTV.
- The odds for SummerSlam matches at sites like BetOnline have shifted. Increases in probability for wins are noted for names like Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Naomi, Lyra Valkyria, and Randy Orton with Jelly Roll. CM Punk remains the favorite, but his odds actually decreased against GUNTHER. AJ Styles has gone from favored to an even match with Dom Mysterio. Solo Sikoa and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss are still looking strong for their matches, while Roman Reigns and Jey Uso began as clear favorites in their tag showdown.
- This week, WWE refiled for the trademark of “Superbrawl”. Their original filing from last July is still active, so it’s a bit puzzling as to why they decided to go for it again regarding this old WCW PPV moniker.
- In a chat on Battleground Podcast, TNA president Carlos Silva revealed he’s exploring a few options for TNA’s upcoming media rights deal.
If you’ve caught any juicy rumors that need highlighting, drop them in the comments! Just remember, they are still rumors and not confirmed facts, so keep that in mind. And don’t forget to check out our Rumor Look Back here to see how accurate these rumors really turn out to be.
