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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:
- The Observer notes that Batista was called about being Ronda Rousey’s partner for WrestleMania before it was decided Kurt Angle would be in that spot.
- Speaking of Rousey, they also report she wants Paul Heyman to be her spokesperson but that might not ever happen.
- The popular word going around is that Shane McMahon is likely turning on Daniel Bryan in their tag team match at WrestleMania 34.
- The latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports Samoa Joe, Jeff Hardy, Big Cass, Big Show, and Drew McIntyre are all ready to return from injury.
- Angelico and Jack Evans have asked for their release from Lucha Underground, per the Observer. Angelico was apparently turned down.
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.