Rumor Roundup (Jan. 3, 2018): Daniel Bryan wrestling, Chris Jericho, Royal Rumble, 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:

• Although there are rumors of Daniel Bryan wrestling Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 34, Dave Meltzer recently noted the former still isn't cleared and it's not happening.
• Meltzer also noted on Twitter that Chris Jericho appearing in the Royal Rumble is a possibility.
• Per PW Insider, NXT wrestlers were at SmackDown Live backstage but likely only because it was in Orlando.
• Rockstar Spud was apparently also backstage at WWE TV this week and he's just waiting to debut at any time.
• Jerry Lawler recently mentioned on his podcast that he believes he will reunite with Jim Ross for the upcoming WWE Raw 25 show on Jan. 22.

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.