Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill.
Important reminder: Rumors are just that -- rumors. None of this has been confirmed as legitimate news or fact, it's just circulating around the pro wrestling rumor mill. Remember, take it all with a grain of salt.
Rumors for the Day:
- WWE has no plans for a 2016 Slammy Awards show, according to PWInsider.
- Eli Drake of TNA is a name WWE is hoping to sign in the new year, says Wrestling Observer.
- Also from the Observer, Chris Hero has already passed WWE’s medical tests and his return appears to be a done deal.
- Naomi and Jey Uso’s ankle injuries will likely keep them out until the same post-Christmas Madison Square Garden show at which AJ Styles is supposed to return.
- Alexa Bliss is teasing her first WWE merchandise for a Friday release.
If you have heard of any interesting rumors that you'd like to add, feel free to post them in the comments section below. Just remember they are rumors and not confirmed as fact, so please take them as such. Have fun with it.