Welcome to an exciting edition of WWE News & Rumor Roundup for 17th September, 2025. Today, we’ll cover topics including Triple H’s tease towards a return, a 5-time champion’s shocking appearance, and an update on Bianca Belair’s future.
Let’s get started:
#5. Update on Bianca Belair amid WWE hiatus
Bianca Belair has been a staple in the women’s division for a few years on WWE’s main roster and made history on a few occasions under the old regime. However, she hasn’t competed on either brand since her last match at WrestleMania 41 against IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley.
While it was revealed that she was dealing with a broken finger, it has been over four months since she last competed inside the squared circle. In an interview on Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez, the multi-time women’s champion assured that she’ll be back soon.
“I just wanna say to all my fans, thank you for all the love, all the support. I hear you, I see you all online when you’re asking when I’m coming back and that you miss me. All I can say is be ready, stay tuned. The EST always comes through and shows up and shows out, so, I’ll be back soon,” Belair said.
The unfortunate update remains that there’s no timeline or rumored plans for The EST, which still creates uncertainty around her immediate future as an in-ring performer.
#4. Penta and Fénix could reunite following Andrade’s release from WWE – Reports
Rey Fénix and Andrade became a tag team on Friday Night SmackDown following WrestleMania 41. The duo defeated notable teams and earned title shots on two occasions. However, Andrade was recently released from the Stamford-based promotion, which leaves Fénix without a partner.
According to Bodyslam.net, the management has reportedly discussed the idea of reuniting The Lucha Brothers in WWE under the Triple H-led creative regime. While there are no imminent plans for the reunion, the management has kept its options open, and it’ll be interesting to see if the two reunite in the coming months.
#3. Triple H teases a return on WWE NXT
Triple H was one of the founding fathers of the developmental brand under Vince McMahon’s leadership in 2012. The brand was formed to create in-house talent that could later become the face of WWE. The so-called third brand paid dividends as new stars successfully transitioned to the main roster.
On the most recent edition of NXT: Homecoming, Triple H made an appearance and a segment in the ring with Shawn Michaels, the current Senior Vice President of Talent Development and the head of NXT. The two legends had fun banter with each other until Triple H teased a return.
The Game, for nearly a decade, ran the developmental brand, and he teased the idea of returning to his old chair. While Shawn Michaels said it would be a problem for him if he did, William Regal appeared and said “WarGames” to cut the tension. The entire segment was done to entertain the fans, but Triple H returning to head a third brand won’t be far-fetched.
#2. TNA Wrestling could invade the upcoming edition of WWE NXT
TNA Wrestling’s collaboration with WWE took a different turn when Trick Williams captured the TNA World Championship from Joe Hendry at NXT Battleground 2025. After the event, Williams got one over on Hendry but still had some unfinished business with Oba Femi.
On the most recent edition of WWE NXT, Femi and Ricky Saints appeared on The Grayson Waller Effect, but Trick Williams claimed that he’s not done with Femi and wants the title. Later, Waller pitched the idea of a title vs. title match, and Ava agreed.
While Ava booked a title vs. title match between Trick Williams and Oba Femi, the entire TNA Wrestling roster is unhappy with the decision, as many believe TNA talent should’ve been involved. There’s a high possibility that TNA stars will invade next week’s show and the title match between Williams and Femi.
#1. Shayna Baszler appeared on WWE NXT
Shayna Baszler’s work in the developmental brand is hard to replicate, as she was the NXT Women’s Champion on the brand for over 500 days. Under her two reigns as champion, she staggeringly dominated the brand before she moved to the main roster.
Earlier this year, The Queen of Spades was released from the Stamford-based promotion. While reports were indicating that she got a new role backstage, she appeared on the recent edition of NXT in a backstage segment with Sol Ruca and Zaria.
The two-time NXT Women’s and three-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion provided some words of wisdom to the bickering duo and left. It’ll be interesting to see whether it was a one-off from Baszler or if she has returned to the company in a new role.
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