2 WWE rumors we hope are true and 2 we hope aren’t

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#2. Hope true: Liv Morgan’s original plans

Liv Morgan is the current WWE Women’s World Champion. Despite being the Champion, the Judgment Day member is part of this year’s Queen of the Ring tournament. It’s crucial to note that the winner of QOTR earns a championship opportunity at SummerSlam.

As Liv is already the title holder, it is confusing why the company put her in the tournament. Many felt that the company might have no plans for the Miracle Kid as the Champion, which led to this decision. Amid this, reports finally revealed the reason for the Women’s World Champion’s inclusion in the tournament.

According to a report from WrestleVotes via Fightful Select, WWE was originally planning for Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer to continue their feud post-WrestleMania 42. However, these plans were scrapped due to La Primera’s real-life injury.

Considering the injury, the Stamford-based promotion added Liv in the QOTR. We hope the rumor is true, as it shows that the company had plans for Morgan as Champion and was not clueless about her reign.

#2. Hope not true: WWE is interested in another former AEW star

WWE roster is already stacked with a blend of fresh and part-timers. The Chief Content Officer, Triple H, has shown time and again that he cannot book every wrestler properly. The Game has come under fire for his recent booking.

Over the past few years, Triple H has continued to sign former AEW stars, and he doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. According to a report from WrestleVotes Radio via Fightful Select, WWE is interested in another ex-AEW talent.

This time, the star is Mike Santana. For those unaware, Mike was part of Tony Khan’s promotion for almost five years. The star departed from AEW in March, 2024.

Following this, he joined TNA and even appeared multiple times in the Sports Entertainment juggernaut. Now, reports reveal that WWE is interested in signing him and potentially putting him on the main roster by the end of this year.

Though Santana is a great talent, we hope that the rumor is not true. Mike is the current TNA World Champion and is having a great title reign. Considering that, it’s unlikely that Triple H will book him as a main-event talent.

#1. Hope true: Dominik Mysterio has no backstage heat in WWE

Dominik Mysterio is the present AAA Mega Champion. Despite being the Champion, the Dirty Dominik has no big direction on Monday Night RAW. He only managed to score a big victory on WWE SmackDown this week as he qualified for the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament.

Recently, in an interview, the Judgment Day member expressed his frustration over poor booking in the company and a lack of direction. Dom also pointed out defeating names like John Cena and Rey Mysterio.

“I don’t think they know what to do with me. I’m too cool. They have lightning in a bottle and they have no idea what to do with it, so they’re just letting it sit. I’m just waiting. I could have all the storylines, but like I said, they don’t know what to do with me. I’m too good. I’m lightning in a bottle. They’re holding me. I don’t know [what WWE is waiting for]. Like I said, I’ve beaten John Cena. I’ve beaten AJ Styles. Beaten Rey Mysterio. Beaten Damian Priest. I don’t know what they’re waiting for,” he said. (H/T: WrestlePurists on X)

Following this interview, speculations about Dominik Mysterio’s backstage heat circulate online. Meanwhile, reports clarified the situation and confirmed that the Judgment Day member has no such backstage heat.

“I’ve never seen or heard anything resembling him having heat backstage anywhere. In fact, everyone I talk to seems to have always liked him. If he had some kind of major heat, they probably would have just had him drop the AAA title too. I don’t think that’s really an issue for him at this stage.”

We hope that the rumor is true. Dominik Mysterio can truly be a big attraction in WWE, and Triple H shouldn’t fumble with him.

#1. Hope not true: Unfortunate update on Ilja Dragunov

It’s been almost two months, and Ilja Dragunov has been notably absent from WWE SmackDown. The Mad Dragon last competed in the Andre the Giant Memorial battle royal.

According to an update from Dave Meltzer on the Wrestling Observer Radio, Ilja is reportedly not viewed internally as the ‘top guy’ in the Stamford-based promotion. The company would rather view him as a mid-card talent. We hope that the WWE rumor is not true.

The former US Champion is one of the most talented stars on the roster. The company should at least test the water by pushing him as the main event star, rather than considering him as a mere mid-card talent.