For many wrestling fans, speculating about the latest rumors surrounding professional wrestling is nearly as enjoyable as watching the matches themselves. In this daily round-up, we delve into the most recent whispers circulating through the pro wrestling community.
It’s important to remember that these are merely rumors at this stage and have not been confirmed. We keep a close eye on their accuracy through our weekly segment, Rumor Look Back, which can be found here. As always, approach these tidbits with skepticism.
Today’s Rumors:
WrestleVotes reports that Ron Killings will now be referred to by his real name on TV while still retaining the R-Truth moniker, meaning fans won’t be saying goodbye to the name entirely. This dual usage was evident during last week’s SmackDown broadcast.
In what might interest some fans, Nikki Bella shared on her podcast that she declined a private locker room from WWE upon her return to Raw last week.
According to Fightful Select, it appears that Damage CTRL was quietly disbanded back in May, with announcers instructed not to refer to the members as part of a faction moving forward.
Additionally, WWE reportedly has its sights set on signing Private Party after their commitments with AEW conclude.
Per Wrestling Observer Live, the news is not good regarding Komander, who is “going to be out for a long time.”
If you’ve come across any intriguing rumors you’d like to share, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Just keep in mind they remain unverified, so treat them as such. And don’t forget to check our weekly Rumor Look Back to see how often these rumors hold true.