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Rumor Summary: Sikoa push, Flair incident, Rousey/Lynch, Sexyy Red

Speculating about the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favorite pastime for many fans, perhaps even more important than watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors from the pro wrestling rumor mill.

Important note: Rumors are just that – rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating in the pro wrestling rumor mill. We track the veracity of the rumors in a weekly feature called Rumor Look Back, which you can find here. Remember to take everything with caution.

Rumors for this day:

  • Sources tell WrestleVotes that Solo Sikoa’s “aggressive streak” after WrestleMania is aimed at establishing him as “‘the’ main force” in The Bloodline before Jacob Fatu debuts as a WWE creative, there is some fear “that Fatu’s presence will eclipse Solo at this point.” could provide”.
  • During an interview with Tampa radio station Q105 (h/t TMZ Sports), Ric Flair said it was “wrong” that he lost his temper during his family’s visit to Piesanos last weekend. He also denied being drunk, saying he only drank Michelob Ultras and “probably” two mixed drinks.
  • During a LiveSigning video to promote her book, Ronda Rousey said WWE “constantly showed her a match with Becky Lynch,” but the company never offered her the one-on-one match with Lynch that she “wanted.” really wanted”.
  • According to Fightful Select, it was “no coincidence” that Sexyy Red tweeted about NXT’s Williams/Meta Four angle on Tuesday night Corey Brennan. Sources say that WWE has a “partnership” with the St. Louis rapper and that “more interactions” between Red and the company are expected in the future.

  • Regarding Gable Steveson’s WWE release, Dave Meltzer said on Wrestling Observer Radio that Steveson “had a very big contract and he didn’t cut it.”
  • Rocky Romero, who works in management for both AEW and New Japan, told Fightful Select that Stardom will “definitely” be involved in this year’s Forbidden Door PPV. Romero said CMLL “very likely” will be too.
  • The Detroit Sports Commission plans to make a bid to bring WrestleMania 43 to Ford Field in 2027, noting that this will be the 20th anniversary of WrestleMania 23 and the 40th of WrestleMania 3, both in the city ​​were aligned. This according to “local Detroit radio” about WrestleOps.

If you have heard of any interesting rumors that you would like to add, feel free to post them in the comments section below. Remember, these are rumors and not confirmed facts, so please treat them as such. And check out our weekly rumor recap Here to keep track of how often rumors turn out to be correct.