Rumor Roundup (Dec. 12, 2017): Rousey/Asuka, Neville return, Sheamus injury, Sister Abigail, 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:

• In addition to news that Ronda Rousey’s signing is imminent, some Dave Meltzer speculation about Asuka adding an armbar submission has led to a lot of talk there are plans for the two to face each other in WWE.
• Previously reported talks between Neville and WWE stopped ‘abruptly’, per PW Insider. There had been discussions about him joining the SmackDown roster while WWE was in Europe last month.
• According to Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE is trying to protect Sheamus due to his neck injury. He’s said to be taking fewer bumps on house shows, and working more multi-man matches.
• Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks’ proposed 10K seat show is expected to happen in either Chicago or the Los Angeles area.
• Former WWE writer Tom Cassiello said on The Agenda Podcast there was a pitch to debut former Divas champ Kaitlyn as a member of The Wyatt Family, possibly Sister Abigail, when the group was called up from NXT in 2013.

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.