WWE News Roundup: Major Name Bids Farewell After Title Loss; Unfortunate CM Punk Update; Roman Reigns Plans

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#6. Tatum Paxley bids farewell to NXT fans after losing to Zaria

Tatum Paxley put her NXT North American Championship on the line against Zaria this past week on NXT. However, she was unable to get the win and lost the title to the Australian after 94 days.

Interestingly, Paxley seemingly bid farewell to the crowd in attendance, seemingly implying that it was her final appearance on the black and silver brand. Several stars from NXT have made the move to the main roster this year, including Blake Monroe, Sol Ruca, Fatal Influence and others from the men’s division. It now seems like Paxley will be joining them on the main roster, after an emotional farewell to the fans at NXT. However, there is no confirmation about her immediate future just yet.

#5. Vince McMahon’s side issues statement amid legal case being called off

Vince McMahon, Nick Khan and Triple H were expected to appear in court over the sale of WWE to Endeavor, and the alleged destruction of evidence shifted the burden of proof onto them. Now, a source close to McMahon has revealed that Endeavor’s bid was indeed the highest of all offered.

“This exact kind of litigation follows every single transaction involving a public company. But here’s the key: Endeavor’s bid was by far the highest. It was signed off on by three separate independent banks – JP Morgan, Raine and Moelis. That’s why WWE’s Board of Directors gave their unanimous approval. The deal created the premier combat sports company. And the shareholders made an absolute fortune,” the source said. [H/T Fightful]

#4. Oba Femi calls Brock Lesnar a cheater after his loss at Clash in Italy

Oba Femi appeared on WWE RAW this past week and addressed his loss to Brock Lesnar at Clash in Italy. The Ruler called Brock Lesnar a cheater for attacking him from behind, and made it clear that he wasn’t done with The Beast Incarnate just yet.

“He [Brock Lesnar] cheats, he hits me from behind, he attacks when I’m not looking, and I get to listen to Paul Heyman talk about what I’ve unleashed in his big bad beast. But the only thing that I’ve seen for the last three weeks is a big bad bitch. So Brock, you can’t stay away forever. When I see you, I’ll settle the score,” Femi said.

Oba Femi was then confronted by Dominik Mysterio, whom he is set to face in the King of the Ring semi-finals. He was also attacked by JD McDonagh with a steel chair, but it seemingly had no effect on him, as he tossed Mysterio across the ring before he was dragged away by McDonagh.

#3. Backstage update on CM Punk’s WWE status

CM Punk hasn’t been seen in WWE since RAW after WrestleMania 42, where he had a tense face-off against Cody Rhodes. There were rumors that the former World Heavyweight Champion wasn’t appearing on television since there were no plans for him creatively.

However, it was recently revealed on WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select that Punk was simply taking a break after appearing on RAW almost every week for a long time. There are reportedly plans for him to return very soon and be featured on the top of the card upon his return as well.

#2. Update on AJ Lee’s WWE future

AJ Lee was last seen in WWE at WrestleMania 42, where she lost the Women’s Intercontinental Championship to Becky Lynch. The Black Widow hasn’t been seen in the promotion since then, despite there being a comfirmation about her part-time status.

That being said, WrestleVotes Radio via Fightful Select revealed that there are no plans for AJ Lee to return to WWE anytime soon. After working a limited schedule following her comeback last year, Lee isn’t expected to return for the foreseeable future, effectively ruling out a match at SummerSlam this year.

#1. Disappointing update on Roman Reigns’ future plans

After Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes had a confrontation backstage following Clash in Italy, it seemed like the two would face each other once again this summer. However, WrestleVotes Radio has revealed that WWE unfortunately does not have any plans for Reigns and Rhodes to share the ring anytime this summer.

The two are the world champions of their respective brands, and it doesn’t seem like the Crown Jewel Championship will be contested between them, as has been the case over the last few years.