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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:
- The Observer is reporting that Brock Lesnar has already been drug tested five times since it was announced he's returning to MMA to fight at UFC 200 next month.
- Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks is expected for SummerSlam and WWE may be promoting it like one of the top matches on the show.
- WWE is expected to start announcing dates here soon for any new specials that will run on the Network after the draft next month.
- Samoa Joe vs. Shinsuke Nakamura is expected to headline the NXT Takeover: Back to Brooklyn event in August.
- There is currently no plan for Ethan Carter 3 to continue working EVOLVE shows.
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.