We're back with another WWE rumour roundup, and with four major shows on the way—Night of Champions, Saturday Night's Main Event, Evolution 2, and SummerSlam—there's a lot to discuss.
Most fans seem to agree that WWE is on a bit of a cold streak at the moment, but with so much going on in the next few weeks, it feels like we could see things shaken up enough to increase interest in the product.
There are big plans for WWE's tag teams, a well-deserved push for a fan-favourite female Superstar, a lot more Goldberg following his return on RAW last night, and possible plans for it to all culminate with another WWE Draft!
You can check out the latest WWE rumours below...
- PW Insider reveals that Giulia is set to receive a big spotlight on SmackDown moving forward. We've heard that the plan is for her to defeat Zelina Vega for the Women's United States Championship at one of the shows listed above.
- In case it wasn't apparent from Asuka's return last night, WWE has quietly disbanded Damage CTRL. Commentators have been told not to refer to any of the women involved with that group as being part of a faction.
- @WrestleVotes has learned that Natalya and Maxxine Dupri will wrestle as a tag team moving forward. WWE is working on getting the name "The Dungeon Dolls" cleared for use.
- On her podcast, Nikki Bella confirmed that she turned down a private locker room when she returned to WWE and is planning an extended run rather than a one-off match. "You’ll definitely see me for a bit. It's not a quick in and out," she later told People.
- @WrestleVotes adds to that by confirming that WWE is "hopeful to get Brie Bella back in the fold, with a creative idea for a Women’s Tag Team Title match at Evolution currently on the table." Those plans may have been derailed by Liv Morgan's injury.
- BodySlam.net's Cory Hays reveals that WWE has turned to a "mainstream artist" to come up with a new entrance song for Seth Rollins. He also claimed that Rollins, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman's faction will get a name soon.
- The insider later told his followers that WWE is discussing holding a WWE Draft after SummerSlam, tying it into planned "season premiere" episodes of its shows in September.
- WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg returned to RAW last night to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event. He's set to make regular appearances on the Monday night show between now and then.
- Talking of returns, WWE plans to refer to Ron Killings by both that and his R-Truth moniker, according to @WrestleVotes.
- There are rumblings online that WWE plans to reunite Jimmy and Jey as The Usos. We've also heard that the company has at least some interest in signing Private Party once their current AEW deals expire.