We are your source of all things WWE rumors and spoilers. Want to know the latest gossip in the pro-wrestling world? How about signings and debuts before they happen? Our goal is to help you become the most knowledgeable wrestling fan on the planet. We round-up the biggest rumors in the world of WWE. We are trying to keep track of some of the biggest stories that have been floating around the rumor mill over the past few months. You can read more about each individual rumor on the link provided. Reminder to always take rumors with a grain of salt! [Note, if you are looking for our daily rumors section, you can find that here].
Here Are Some Of The Top WWE Rumors And Spoilers:
Future Wrestlemania Rumors
Below are some various rumors floating around about future WWE locations. This will include some buzz about future Wrestlemania locations and more WWE events.
– Rumors suggest that Orlando will be pushing very hard to host another Wrestlemania over the next five years. Orlando hosted Wrestlemania 33 a few years back at Camping World Stadium. The event held around 75,000 people. The city also hosted Wrestlemania XXIV back in 2008
– There is a rumor floating around that a television network is interested in purchasing the Wrestlemania rights. If that happens, it would put Wrestlemania on cable, similar to what the Superbowl does.
Wrestlemania 36 Weekend Rumors
Below are some rumors floating around about Wrestlemania 36 weekend in Tampa Bay.
— There are some rumors that Kairi Sane is expected to be called up to the WWE main roster before Wrestlemania 36. Kairi is on the list of the Superstars who will be called up next.
WWE Title Belt Rumors:
Below are some rumors floating around about new Title belts that could be coming to WWE in the future.
– WWE is also rumored to be making some changes to some current Title designs. The changes would include adding customizable side plates to the belts. The rumored belts are the RAW and Smackdown Tag Team Titles plus potentially the United States Championship.
– WWE is rumored to be introducing some new Title belts sometime in 2018 for the Cruiserweight division. These Titles are rumored to be Tag Team belts for the division. This has been a rumor for months now, so it is unclear if the plans have been scrapped.
Rumors About Individual Wrestlers
Various rumors floating around about wrestlers. Includes potential WWE signings in the future, injury returns and more.
– Vince McMahon and Triple H are both very high on Drew McIntyre. Expect him to do big things over the next year or two.
– There are rumors that Finn Balor is expected to receive a big push in 2019. It is unclear if that will mean a top Championship reign but he is expected to be featured at the top of the card over the next year.
– There was a rumor a few months ago that Vince McMahon is extremely high on Andrade Almas. He has apparently impressed backstage officials, including Vince McMahon. This could bode well for his future in WWE.
– A rumor from a few months ago suggested that there has been a lot of talk about Big E receiving a singles push.
– Another big story to watch is how much control Triple H gains behind-the-scenes of WWE. Vince McMahon has already given him control of 205 Live and we could see more of this as we get closer to the launch of the XFL in 2020.
— A rumor suggests that WWE officials are extremely high on Stacey Ervin Jr and Eric Bugenhagen. They both have apparently been getting ‘rave reviews’ from behind the scenes. As a result, they are two names to watch out for over the next year or so.
Rumors On WWE’s New Television Deals
Some rumors that are floating around about WWE’s new television deals in 2019.
– Rumors suggest that WWE stars will be featured on other FOX shows down the road. This would include things like NFL pre-game shows and more. This would be great for WWE to try and draw in some of the NFL fans to their programming. It would also be in the best interest of FOX to promote their own programs.
– Smackdown is rumored to be getting a new stage and logo design when it moves to FOX in 2019.
– There are some rumors that FOX wants Ronda Rousey when Smackdown moves over to the Network later this year.
– There are also some rumors that Brock Lesnar could be moving over to Smackdown when the show moves over to FOX.
– Current rumors suggest that FOX does NOT want the brand split to come to an end when Smackdown moves over to their Network. They want their own set of Superstars that they can promote.
– There are some interesting rumors that FOX wants Smackdown to go in a more “sporting direction” when the show moves over to their Network. This would focus less on comedy stuff and more on pushing the product like a real sport.
– UFC Star Daniel Cormier is rumored for a role on the Smackdown commentary team when the show moves over to FOX. Cormier does commentary work already for the UFC and is a big WWE fan.
When Some WWE Contracts Expire
According to Fightful.com, here is a list of when some WWE contracts will be expiring:
- Mauro Ranallo: June 2019
- Kevin Owens: April 2023
- Paige: 2019
- Big Show: Spring 2021
- Mandy Rose: Late 2020
- The Miz: 2022
- Stephanie McMahon – October 7, 2019 (as on-screen talent)
- Mojo Rawley- 2020
- Rey Mysterio – 2020
Interesting WWE Trademarks
Here is news on some trademarks that WWE has recently filed. These could be big hints for things coming soon in WWE.
– WWE recently applied for the trademark “WWE VIP”. This could have something to do with the tiered version of the WWE Network that is rumored to be coming.
– In 2018, WWE filed for the trademark “Global Localization”. Triple H has used this term before and it indicates WWE’s plan to establish WWE Performance Centers around the Globe. We have already seen WWE establish a Performance Center in the United Kingdom and we will likely see many more in the upcoming years.
– There has been some talk about reviving Halloween Havoc as a WWE PPV event. WWE has been unsuccessful at getting the trademark for it though over the years.
All Elite Wrestling And Its Potential Impact On WWE
Some rumors floating around about the new promotion and how it could impact WWE.
– There is a rumor going around that contracts for AEW are at the same value (money-wise) as WWE. This is some pretty big news as WWE is typically known as the place to go if wrestlers are chasing the money.
– A rumor suggests that WWE has already upped their contract offers for developmental deals. This is due to increased competition from AEW and other promotions.
– A rumor suggests that WWE is willing to beat contract offers from other promotions on the spot. If you can provide them with a written offer from another promotion, they will allegedly beat the offer, or they could even double it in some cases.
– The rumor going around is that AEW will be going after WWE stars whose contracts are close to expiring.
Miscellaneous WWE Rumors And Spoilers:
Various WWE rumors and spoilers that we didn’t have a spot for in the above categories.
– There are some rumors floating around that WWE is currently discussing a ‘Queen of the Ring’ tournament for sometime in 2019. This would be similar to the ‘King of the Ring’ tournament that used to happen in WWE.
– A few months ago, there was a rumor that some of the top officials from WWE met with Impact Wrestling. According to reports, there is open communication between the two promotions. Maybe this leads to the promotions working together in 2019?
– According to a rumor, WWE is doing the Evolution PPV event in October in order to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness month. WWE is also rumored to be making this a yearly event.
– The rumored starting salary for a WWE writer is in the $60,000 range. The rumor suggests that people coming into the company with a proven track record could earn more but it’s on a case-by-case basis.
A reminder as always to take rumors with a grain of salt. Not all will come true but it will be fun to keep track of over the next several months. If you see a mistake, make sure to let us know.
Looking For More WWE Rumors And Spoilers?
If you are looking for more, we recommend checking out our entire WWE rumors and spoilers archives. We post one rumor a day on average and sometimes more. Make sure to also keep checking back because we will be updating this section a lot. This page is more focused on long-term rumors. Our rumors section will be more focused on short-term stuff.
Our goal is to become your number one source for professional wrestling rumors and spoilers on the internet. If you have any gossip or a potential spoiler to share with us, make sure to email innern3rd@gmail.com. We will give you credit in one of our articles. We are also always looking to improve so if you have any tips, make sure to let us know. Your support will help us become the source for WWE rumors and spoilers on the web. We hope to become a part of your daily routine, checking our rumors once a day. It is a lofty goal but why not try?
The Sources Of A Lot Of WWE Rumors & Spoilers
Here are some of the names that you will see referenced when it comes to WWE rumors and spoilers. There are many others but here are some of the biggest names.
Dave Meltzer
Dave Meltzer is probably the number one name that you will see when searching for wrestling rumors and spoilers. For those who don’t know, he is the author of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, which has been around for over 30 years. Each week, Meltzer writes thousands of words on WWE, NJPW, ROH, AEW, and more. He often provides scoops on signings, WWE storyline spoilers, future matches, and more. Love him or hate him, Meltzer is a name that you are going to see come up a lot.
Meltzer is also known for his star ratings that he gives out to every WWE PPV event. He rates
Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson runs PWInsider. The website covers a variety of pro-wrestling topics. This includes scoops on upcoming signings and returns from injury. He also often shares information about who is backstage at certain episodes of RAW and Smackdown. He is a name that you will often see pop up in this space and has proven to be really reliable over the years. From what I have seen, Johnson seems to get a lot of slack for the number of advertisements that PWInsider has on their website.
Sean Ross Sapp
Sapp runs Fightful.com, which covers pro-wrestling, MMA, and boxing. In terms of WWE rumors and spoilers, he has provided a variety of backstage information over the past few years. He is a name to watch out for over the next year or two as he continues to gain notoriety.
Sapp launched a premium service, Fightful Select, which provides fans with early scoops and other content. He has proven to be very reliable so far and has had stories way before anyone else.
Wade Keller
Wade Keller is one of the OG’s of wrestling news. He started the PWTorch Newsletter in 1987 and proved to be a reliable source of news over the past few decades. Keller doesn’t come up as often when it comes to breaking news stories. He is credited with breaking the story of Dean Ambrose leaving WWE, which proves that he still has conncections.
John Pollock
John Pollock currently runs POST Wrestling. He was formerly known for his time on Live Audio Wrestling. He occasionally provides some interesting WWE news and rumors that he hears from sources. In my years of following Pollock, I have found that he has always been very reliable.
Ryan Satin
Ryan Satin runs Pro Wrestling Sheet. He formerly worked for TMZ before starting his own website that is dedicated to WWE news. He is someone who has broken onto the scene in terms of wrestling news over the past few years. Satin provides short articles in similar form to what you would see from TMZ. He has proven to be a trusted name in the world of wrestling media in his few short years running his site.
Rajah
Rajah.com is a website that has been around for many years and has always been a solid source for WWE rumors and spoilers. The site has recently broken some stories, including providing a leak of the early PPV schedule for WWE in 2019. As a result, they are a site to keep your eye on.
Belt Fan Dan
Dan is someone who you might not be familiar with. He is very well known in the belt community and often provides some scoops on new titles or title designs that could be coming to WWE. He has proven to be a well connected source for belt-making news.
If there is someone who you think we should add to this section, please let us know in the comment section!.
READ NEXT: Our Ultimate Guide For WWE Predictions
Let us know what you think in the comment section below. Also, make sure to let us know if you have any suggestions for us on how we can make your experience better. Thank you for checking us out, we really appreciate it. If you are looking for wrestling quizzes, check out our sister site: ProWrestlingQuiz.com. The site includes quizzes on individual wrestlers and also personality tests. Great place to test your WWE knowledge.