Rumor Roundup (May 19, 2017): Kurt Angle wrestling, Rusev plans, Chris Jericho return, 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:

• If Kurt Angle is to wrestle in WWE, it's likely it won't be until WrestleMania 34.
• Rusev going after Shane McMahon could very well be to set up a match between the two, possibly for SummerSlam.
• Chris Jericho is currently booked for two WWE shows in Japan on June 30 and July 1.
• The Observer notes there are still open lines of communication with Mauro Ranallo and WWE and it's at least a possibility he may return.
• Cody Rhodes' status for the G-1 is up in the air right now.

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.