It's going to be a busy couple of weeks for WWE, with Saturday Night's Main Event taking place tonight and Clash in Italy scheduled for next weekend as the company begins a lengthy European Tour. It's no wonder then that the rumour mill is churning out some big stories.
In our latest WWE rumor roundup, we have huge updates on future non-televised event tours, along with news on several top Superstars, including Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, Ludwig Kaiser, and...Enzo Amore and Big Cass?!
Check out these latest WWE rumors below, but be warned that you may find some potential spoilers.
- We haven't seen Drew McIntyre in a WWE ring since his loss to Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania 42. While he's been busy in Scotland shooting a role in the new Highlander movie, it seems the former WWE Champion will be part of WWE's upcoming European Tour. He's advertised for next week's episode of SmackDown in Barcelona, Spain, and for a June 2 house show in Strasbourg, France.
- Wrestling Inc. founder Raj Giri has shared a new account of what led to Ludwig Kaiser's recent arrest:
This is what I heard regarding the Ludwig Kaiser situation. He was in the apartment elevator with [his girlfriend] and they were being affectionate, but nothing crazy or out of the ordinary. [His neighbor] allegedly didn’t say anything in the elevator but once he got out on the 12th floor, he allegedly said something to Kaiser to the effect of 'you need to show some f’n respect before I call ICE on that bitch.' Kaiser got out of the elevator and they had a little scuffle, but no punches were apparently thrown.
- On that note, Kaiser has been officially granted the right to travel across America and overseas for his WWE and AAA work. That means he won't miss AAA Noche de los Grandes on Saturday, May 30. That will see him defend the AAA Mega Championship against Chad Gable's Original El Grande Americano.
- Apparently, WWE knew that CM Punk would be taking an extended leave of absence from WWE after WrestleMania. We don't have a confirmed return date yet, but the Best in the World is expected to be back in time for SummerSlam, reveals @WrestleVotes.
- The outlet has also learned that Baron Corbin is a "locker room favorite" in WWE, with many eager to see him return to the company. The current expectation is still that he will be partnered up with Danhausen.
- Both they and Bryan Alvarez have heard of plans in WWE to significantly increase the number of non-televised house shows. While certain "main event talent" have the option to decline doing them, at least 20 to 30 wrestlers are expected to take part in a "more extensive winter loop."
- Several websites and insiders are reporting that WWE is interested in reuniting Enzo Amore and Big Cass. A hugely popular act during Triple H's time in charge of NXT, both men were released by the company due to a multitude of personal issues. They're both in a better place now, though, explaining these reports.