Rumor Roundup (Oct. 19, 2018): Shane McMahon return, Evolution, Ronda Rousey on Total Divas, 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. We track rumor accuracy in a weekly feature called Rumor Look Back you can find here. Remember, take it all with a grain of salt.

Rumors for the Day:

• Shane McMahon’s return at SmackDown 1000 wasn’t just a one-time thing, says PW Insider. He’s apparently back on TV now and will be worked back into storylines going forward.
• That site also says Madusa is scheduled for the Evolution pay-per-view.
• Per the Observer, there is an idea within WWE to try to get Ronda Rousey on Total Divas due to viewership taking a dive.
• The Wrestling Observer Newsletter maintains that Impact Wrestling seems to be going with a worked shoot story with Austin Aries and Johnny Impact.
• PCO has signed a deal with MLW, 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. And check our weekly Rumor Look Back here to keep track of how often rumors turn out to be correct!