The Wrestlepalooza PLE takes place this weekend, and the rumour mill is already churning out some wild claims ahead of the show. If recent reports are to be believed, the plan moving forward is for this to be a WrestleMania-level event, especially with the Show of Shows heading to Saudi Arabia in 2027.
We also have possible intel on that, John Cena's final match this December, possible Wrestlepalooza spoilers, an update on Ilja Dragunov's WWE future, and much more.
There's also a big update on WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton, following the nasty bump she took during SmackDown this past Friday. Unfortunately, it sounds like she is indeed going to be sidelined for a time.
You can check out our latest WWE Rumor Roundup below:
- According to PWInsider.com, WWE is, unsurprisingly, receiving a "mind-blowing" amount of money to take WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia in 2027 for the 43rd edition of the Show of Shows.
- Fightful Select has disputed reports about The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin being lined up for WrestleMania 43, stating that any names we hear right now are just hypothetical.
- In fact, it sounds like the plan right now is that there is no plan, hence why a specific date for the Showcase of the Immortals hasn't been announced.
- People within WWE also believe that Saudi Arabia's WrestleMania week will include RAW, SmackDown, and the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. There's no word on whether NXT is included in the deal.
- @WrestleVotes has learned that WWE has now "established a permanent office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia."
- John Cena's final match will take place in Washington, D.C. at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 12. In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, it's said that the Leader of the Cenation's hometown was asked by WWE for a site fee "similar to the $7 million that New Jersey paid for two nights of SummerSlam."
- However, the city of Boston "didn’t believe less than two weeks before Christmas that such a show in an arena would generate anywhere near the level of tourism to justify the cost," explaining why the nation's capital was ultimately chosen.
- At Wrestlepalooza this Saturday, Stephanie Vaquer battles Iyo Sky for the vacant Women's World Championship. Bet Online have Vaquer as the current favourite to win the title. John Cena, CM Punk and AJ Lee, and The Vision are also expected to win their respective bouts.
- WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton is okay after taking a nasty bump on SmackDown when she performed a moonsault to Jade Cargill at ringside, but is in concussion protocol and unlikely to be cleared for NXT Homecoming.
- Fightful Select has learned that Claudio Castagnoli has a "significant amount of time left on his deal" with AEW, meaning there's no concern about him jumping ship to WWE and making his long-awaited return as Cesaro.
- There's also been "internal discussion" about reintroducing Ilja Dragunov to WWE television by having him feud with Rusev, reports Bodyslam.net.