Rumor Roundup (Dec. 23, 2016): AJ Styles vs. John Cena, Sasha Banks heel turn, WWE UK plans, more!

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:

• AJ Styles vs. John Cena could be the plan for the WWE championship match at Royal Rumble.
• The long term plan for Sasha Banks is to turn heel, according to the Observer, though it's likely coming after her program with Nia Jax.
• The WWE UK tournament is only for the UK and apparently WWE doesn't think there's much expansion opportunity in Europe right now.
• The Observer notes Trent Seven, Pete Dunne, and Tyler Bate are names listed as those with potential as top stars for the tournament.
• The latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes Drew Galloway's contract expires in February and he turned down an offer to stay months ago.

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.