4 WWE rumors we hope are true and 2 we hope aren’t: Bayley’s future, new Bloodline member is coming, AJ Lee retired?

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#4. Hope true: AJ Lee WWE retirement status

For a long time, AJ Lee has been absent from the sports entertainment juggernaut. The last time she competed in the squared circle was at WrestleMania 42 on Night One, where she lost to Becky Lynch in a Women’s Intercontinental Championship match.

Since then, the former Divas Champion has been away from television. Recently, a report discussed whether the veteran star is retired or will return to WWE soon. Sources said that the former Divas Champion has not retired yet and is expected to return in the near future.

We hope the rumor is true and Lee returns to World Wrestling Entertainment as soon as possible.

#3. Hope true: Bayley contract update

Bayley is yet to return to television, and fans are concerned about The Hugger’s future. Amid this, an update from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer confirmed that WWE believes the beloved star will re-sign with the company, especially after all her recent mentions.

We hope that the rumor is true and Bayley eventually inks a new deal with the Triple H-led promotion and makes her comeback on Monday Night RAW.

#2. Hope true: AJ Styles reportedly backstage for major events

AJ Styles is already retired from in-ring competition. According to reports, the Phenomenal One will attend the upcoming NXT Heatwave and AAA doubleheader in Texas.

Though the former World Champion isn’t expected to appear on camera, he will reportedly help produce matches while Terry Taylor recovers from a knee injury.

We hope the rumor is true, as Styles’ involvement backstage would help the company leverage his veteran experience to produce better matches.

#1. Hope true: Major star reportedly impressed officials; additional roles discussed

Sources disclosed that Cathy Kelley has made a good impression backstage, and the TKO-led promotion is happy with her current work. The company is reportedly interested in expanding her role to include other responsibilities.

She is presently working as a backstage interviewer, but WWE plans to make her a central figure in upcoming social media campaigns. We hope the rumor is true, as Cathy is indeed working great on television, and expanding her role seems like the right choice.

#2. Hope not true: Zilla Fatu main roster update

Zilla Fatu is currently making great progress in NXT. However, reports have suggested Fatu is being considered for a main roster arrival soon. People backstage believe Zilla’s early association with The Bloodline could set the stage for long-term success for the 26-year-old.

Though everyone is waiting for Zilla Fatu’s inclusion in the family drama, we hope the rumor isn’t true. The Roman Reigns-led faction is already involved in multiple storylines and doesn’t need a new member, at least for the upcoming months.

Also, keeping Zilla away from The Bloodline would help WWE develop him as a singles star. WWE should save Fatu’s main roster debut for a massive occasion.

#1. Hope not true: The Bloodline Saga future ahead of WrestleMania 43

In the recent edition of WrestleVotes Radio, TC said that The Bloodline storyline is expected to run through next year’s WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia. The doors are also still open for The Rock’s involvement in the story, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

Running the family drama all the way through WrestleMania 43 is a good idea, but we hope the rumor is not true. If The Rock is confirmed to be involved in a feud with The OTC, then it makes sense to keep the story going for that long.

Otherwise, the company could end up repeating the same stories and teasing betrayals, which could make the storyline boring and feel stretched.