Rumor Roundup (Feb. 9, 2017): Paige return, Goldberg/Lesnar Mania placement, TNA partnership, 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 his interview with Busted Open Radio, Alberto Del Rio says Paige will be back in the ring by April or May.
• Goldberg will likely carry the Universal title into WrestleMania because Vince McMahon wants his match with Brock Lesnar to be the biggest thing on that card. It is almost a lock to go on last in Orlando.
• The idea behind Samoa Joe’s suit in the opening segment this past Monday was to have him look like a hitman, according to the Observer.
• Impact Wrestling is partnering with Japan’s Pro Wrestling NOAH on a “working relationship”. What that means isn’t defined yet, but Impact stars are headed to Yokohama for a show on Mar. 12.
• Tony Nese suffered an ankle injury during the six-man cruiserweight tag match on Raw, but he’s not expected to miss a significant amount of time.

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.