Possible Defense of People’s Championship by The Rock, Becky Lynch Departure, Steve Austin Updates
WWE has wrapped up the aftermath of WrestleMania XL week, with tonight’s SmackDown marking the start of a new chapter for the company. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has shared some backstage insights, so let’s dive into the latest buzz.
– Did you catch The Rock unveiling the People’s Championship belt? It wasn’t just for show – there are talks about potential defenses for him in the future.
– While there are no immediate plans for The Rock to step back into the ring this year, rumors point to WrestleMania 41 as the likely stage for his return match, possibly against Cody Rhodes.
– Apparently, Steve Austin was initially slated to make an appearance at the end of the Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes match, but negotiations fell through with WWE over his fee. As a result, Undertaker swooped in to fill the spot.
– Following her defeat to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania XL, Becky Lynch is expected to take a break from the ring to recharge.
– WWE and Rossy Ogawa are set to hold discussions this week about their future collaboration.
– Exciting news for wrestling fans: Jacob Fatu has reportedly inked a deal with WWE after choosing not to renew his contract with MLW.