Rumor Roundup (Jan. 1, 2018): Brock Lesnar deal, Braun Strowman sick, Paige update, 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:

• Dave Meltzer recently noted on Twitter that while Brock Lesnar's contract with WWE expires in April, "there are clauses that keep it going through I think August."
• According to PW Insider, Braun Strowman was sent home from the WWE holiday tour early due to illness. The Observer said it was the flu.
• Paige is scheduled to be at Raw in Miami tonight, though it's unclear if she'll be used after her recent injury at a house show, per PW Insider.
• There has been talk of Ethan Carter III possibly going to WWE in 2018.
• Tye Dillinger worked heel at some recent house shows, leading to speculation a turn could be coming on TV soon.

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.