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#3. Hope true: Roman Reigns’ next opponent in WWE
Before MITB 2026, Roman Reigns is set to defend his World Heavyweight Championship on an episode of RAW in Mexico on September 14. Rey Mysterio announced this match in collaboration with AAA, with a luchador set to challenge the OTC.
Initially, reports claimed that El Grande Americano could be Reigns’ potential opponent, but after the brackets were revealed, he wasn’t in the tournament. Now, sources have asserted that Penta is the favorite to win the tournament and lock horns with the Head of the Table.
We hope this rumor is true, as Penta vs. Roman Reigns would be a thrilling showdown.
#2. Hope true: Nick Aldis in-ring update after SummerSlam
After a long time, Nick Aldis laced up his boots at SummerSlam against Gunther in his WWE in-ring debut. Though he lost the matchup, The National Treasure impressed many with his performance.
He also received a great ovation from the live crowd after the match. Recent reports by WrestleVotes on Fightful Select claim that the internal belief within the company is that Aldis is not done with the squared circle.
This means that the SmackDown General Manager could return to in-ring competition in the near future. We hope the rumor is true, as Aldis can deliver good storylines as an in-ring performer, and his return for special occasions like WrestleMania would make sense.
#1. Hope true: The OTC replacement is already revealed
Roman Reigns has established himself as the biggest box-office attraction in WWE. The Original Tribal Chief never fails to grab the audience’s attention and is indeed carrying the business on his shoulders.
Amid this, a report stated that Oba Femi is the frontrunner to become the new face of WWE whenever the decision is made to replace The Head of the Table. This means that WWE is eyeing The Ruler as the next Roman Reigns, with the Nigerian star potentially replacing the World Heavyweight Champion in the near future.
We hope that the rumor is true. So far, Oba’s run on the main roster appears promising, and if the company continues to push him in this way, it would surely make him the next megastar.
#2. Hope not true: Rhea Ripley WWE future update
Rhea Ripley is currently out of WWE television due to a real-life injury. During SmackDown after SummerSlam, Chelsea Green called herself the Women’s Champion, subtly indicating that Mami has silently relinquished the title.
According to the latest reports, the Stamford-based promotion hopes that The Eradicator will return in time for the Royal Rumble 2027, but we hope that the rumor is not true.
Rhea is a crucial element of the SmackDown Women’s division, and her delayed return will affect the roster. We hope that she returns before the end of 2026.
#1. Hope not true: Brock Lesnar WrestleMania 43 status
Brock Lesnar is officially retired from in-ring competition, but reports have surfaced that The Beast Incarnate believes he could still be involved at next year’s Grandest Stage of Them All. Although his role is yet to be confirmed, we hope that the rumor is not true.
After hanging up his boots at SummerSlam, Lesnar should consider staying away from WWE shows and PLEs. Though Lesnar headlining the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2027 in Saudi Arabia seems like a decent option, he must not lace up his boots again at any cost.
Brock previously retired at WWE WrestleMania this year but later returned to finish his trilogy with Oba Femi. Now, if Lesnar returns and becomes part of WrestleMania again, it would be a poor choice, and his retirement announcement would be worth nothing.
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