NEWS & RUMOR ROUNDUP: 4-TIME CHAMPION LEAVES WWE AND LOOKS SET TO JOIN AEW, PLANS FOR ROMAN REIGNS' RETURN, ALEXA BLISS' NEW LOOK
Welcome to the latest edition of WWE News and Rumor Roundup. In today's piece, we will discuss exciting stories around Roman Reigns and Alexa Bliss, among others.
Roman Reigns has been away from WWE programming since WrestleMania 40, where he lost his Undisputed WWE Universal Title to Cody Rhodes. However, The Tribal Chief is speculated to return soon, especially with Solo Sikoa and the new Bloodline taking out Paul Heyman. We will explore the company's potential plans for Reigns' return.
Also, a four-time champion has departed the company following the expiration of his contract and is rumored to join AEW. So without any further delay, let's check it out:
#1. WWE RAW results
The Money in the Bank go-home edition of Monday Night RAW featured two qualifying matches, with Drew McIntyre and Zoey Stark progressing to their respective Ladder Matches. We also saw another VHS tape involving Uncle Howdy, while Sami Zayn and Bron Breakker came face-to-face before their Intercontinental Championship match at the upcoming premium live event.
Here are the complete results from the show:
- Xavier Woods def. Karrion Kross
- Liv Morgan def. Zelina Vega to retain the WWE Women's World Championship
- Zoey Stark def. Dakota Kai & Ivy Nile
- Rey Mysterio def. Dominik Mysterio
- Drew McIntyre def. Sheamus & Ilja Dragunov
#2. Roman Reigns' return plans
The Stamford-based promotion seems to have huge plans in store for Roman Reigns upon his eventual return, as a recent report noted that The Tribal Chief could lead a new faction to take on The Bloodline 2.0.
Solo Sikoa has taken over The Bloodline in Roman Reigns' absence. The Enforcer has booted out Jimmy Uso and added Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu to the heel faction. He proclaimed himself as The Tribal Chief on SmackDown this past Friday and attacked Paul Heyman after the veteran refused to acknowledge him.
#3. Alexa Bliss' new look
Alexa Bliss has not stepped inside the squared circle since January 2023. Amid the hiatus, the former RAW Women's Champion was seen in a new look, sporting messy hair.
Many expected Little Miss Bliss to be a part of the Wyatt Sicks. However, the group debuted with just five members, with Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy) leading them.
#4. Ricochet is no longer a part of WWE
It was reported a while back that Ricochet would be leaving the Sports Entertainment juggernaut upon the expiry of his contract.
The four-time WWE champion (one-time Intercontinental Champion, one-time US Champion, one-time NXT North American Champion, and one-time Speed Champion) was written off TV programming a few weeks ago on RAW following a brutal backstage attack by Bron Breakker.
According to Fightful Select, the star's contract with the Stamford-based promotion has expired, and he is now a free agent. The report also noted that Ricochet is expected to join AEW.
That is all from today's News and Rumor Roundup. Do share your thoughts on the ongoing developments in the discussion section!
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