Rumor Roundup (Dec. 6, 2017): Shane McMahon heel turn, NXT injuries, missing cruiserweights, 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:

• The current angle with Shane McMahon going overboard with his punishment of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn could be to turn Shane heel.
• PW Insider notes that both Aleister Black and No Way Jose have suffered injuries recently but neither are believed to be serious.
• Gran Metallik and TJP have been off television of late because WWE has nothing for them, according to PW Insider.
• Dutch Mantel is apparently on his way out of Impact Wrestling, and may have already been let go.
• To that end, some "top of the card" names are expected to be leaving Impact Wrestling soon, per PW Insider.

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.