Pläne für Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman / Spekulationen über eine mögliche Rückkehr von The Undertaker | UPDATE: WWE Universal Championship Match zwischen Brock Lesnar und Braun Strowman offenbar als Main Event von WWE No Mercy 2017 geplant

Zitat

Plans for Lesnar vs. Strowman

On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer speculated that Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar will likely face each other in a one-on-one match either later this year or more likely at the Royal Rumble.

Meltzer also speculated that Lesnar might be pinning Samoa Joe again at SummerSlam since WWE looks to be protecting Strowman and Roman Reigns.

---

Zitat

WWE Rumor Mill: Speculation about a possible Undertaker return

Does The Deadman have one Last Ride left in him?

On a recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer commented on the possibility of The Undertaker returning for one last match and feels that it is highly unlikely.

The Undertaker presumably retired at WrestleMania 33 after he lost his match to Roman Reigns. It is believed that the reason behind his retirement is due to the fact that he required a number of surgeries.

On the Thursday edition of the Wrestling Observer Radio, host Dave Meltzer addressed a question regarding the possibility of The Undertaker returning for one last match.

It is rumoured that "The Deadman" will make his return to the squared circle for one last match against the man who sent him into retirement, Roman Reigns.

However, Meltzer has stated that while an Undertaker return is a possibility, it seems highly unlikely that it will happen. The reason being that The Deadman's body is in bad shape and he did require a lot of surgery.

Meltzer's exact words were, "It’s possible. The only reason to bring him back would be against Roman, and I don’t see that at WrestleMania at all. Maybe the next year at WrestleMania, but probably not. There’s a reason he retired. He needed a lot of surgeries, his body was really beaten up, it was time to go.

"He decided it was time to go before that, but he came back. Put it this way, it’s wrestling, and people can come out of retirement at any time, but do the mentions make me think he’s coming out of retirement imminently? No."

The Undertaker seems set to remain in retirement according to Meltzer and the chances of a WrestleMania rematch between him and the Big Dog is said to be doubtful.

The Deadman is currently still in retirement and while there have been rumours about a possible return at Summerslam, his beat up body seems likely to prevent him from doing so.

However, his rumoured opponent, Roman Reigns is set for a fatal four-way match for the Universal title against Braun Strowman, Samoa Joe and Brock Lesnar at Summerslam.

The Undertaker is one of the most beloved characters in the history of professional wrestling and sports entertainment.

However, despite the fact that the WWE Universe will be itching for his return, we can all agree that his health and personal safety comes first.

Alles anzeigen

Zitat

WWE Rumor Mill: Huge Universal Title match for No Mercy revealed

Could the Beast Incarnate mow over his competition at Summerslam?

This Summerslam has a stacked card, headlined by one of the biggest title matches in recent memory, with a Fatal-4-Way that could be won by any man in the match. That being said, it seems that the WWE already has its next PPV main event set in stone.

Not only does Summerslam's Fatal-4-Way have star power, it's full of unpredictability. Lately, rumors began circulating that Brock Lesnar would be leaving WWE to return to the UFC after he was called out by Jon "Bones" Jones.

Jones recently beat Daniel Cormier to regain his Light Heavyweight Championship at UFC 214. After knocking Cormier at in the third round, Jones would call out the "Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar.

In a year where a handful of super-fights have already gone down, and one of the biggest possible money makers is set to take place this month in Mayweather vs McGregor, it seems that UFC and Brock Lesnar want to cash in on this moment.

Lesnar recently said in an interview when responding to a question about Jones, "Be careful what you wish for, kid." With a statement like that, this is not a matter of "if" but rather "when."

Lesnar and Heyman have been milking this for all it's worth, with Heyman saying that Angle is trying to screw Lesnar out of his title at Summerslam, and if he loses his belt, he'll leave WWE.

With all the intrigue surrounding Brock's eventual departure, fans are left wondering "Who will beat Lesnar at Summerslam?"

Don't look for a title change this Sunday, at least not when it comes to the Universal Title. Per Dave Meltzer on the August 15th edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE Creative already knows what direction they're heading on their way to No Mercy in September.

WWE plans to have Lesnar retain at Summerslam, and defend the Universal Title against Braun Strowman at No Mercy on September 24th.

With Braun Strowman being the next contender for Lesnar's title, it's more than likely that Braun will have an incredibly strong showing at Summerslam. Odds are he won't be eating the pin.

WWE has been high on Strowman since his repackaging last year, especially since he began his program with Roman Reigns. Their heated, heavy hitting rivalry has been well received by critics and fans alike, so it would make sense for WWE to cash in on that while they can.

The date for Brock's date is, at this point, unknown. He still has yet to re-enter the USADA drug testing pool, which means the suspension he was under last year is still halted.

So whenever Brock decides to jump back into the MMA world, he still has half a year or so to wait before he can step in the octagon again.

However, it's all but confirmed that Lesnar will at least take time off to take on Jon Jones for a fight sometime in the near future. With Jones returning and looking dominant in his fight against Cormier, the 30-year-old is ready to prove he's the most dangerous striker in the UFC.

Knocking off Lesnar, someone many fans consider a UFC titan, would do wonders for the Champion. However, he would have to go up a weight class, as it's doubtful that Brock Lesnar would lose that much weight.

While it's a bit disappointing that we won't be crowning a new champion at Summerslam, it's good to see that Raw will continue to push Strowman to the moon after the dust settles.

Strowman has been a breath of fresh air when it comes to the land of giants. We haven't seen a big man as agile as Strowman since Bobby Lashley made his run between 2005-2008.

Since Lesnar hasn't entered the testing pool yet, it's possible that he holds the Universal Title for a while. We could see him holding Monday Night's top prize until December, taking on all comers while waiting to get back into MMA shape.

If Strowman doesn't capture the title at No Mercy, we could see Lesnar put his belt on the line against the likes of Bray Wyatt and Roman Reigns while waiting to rejoin the UFC.

No matter the direction they go, this is the best Raw's top card has looked in years. Possibly being spoiled on this finish doesn't take much away from this match, people still looking forward to the Fatal-4-Way at Summerslam.

Alles anzeigen