fightful

RUMOR ROUNDUP: Brock Lesnar, SUPER WrestleMania, AEW Creative, FTR, Kross, More

Added 2025-08-08 20:15:02 +0000 UTC

Fighful's RUMOR ROUNDUP, and what we've heard about them for this week!

We can confirm that Brock Lesnar was paid during his time off, and was among the highest paid talent on the WWE roster. He still had his downside guarantee, and there wasn't a suspension. We personally never heard of a suspension discussed.
We've reported that Street Fighter films next month, but there are some things being filmed this month. It will take place in Australia, and be an open set, so photos will emerge from it.
We reported on May 30 that WWE had considered doing a special WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia, as the country wants a WrestleMania level show. It is certainly not out of the question based on what we heard, but sources we spoke to believe that a standard North American WrestleMania would still happen.
Regarding the FTR/Forbidden Door rumored title change from Wrestling Observer, we haven't heard that's set, but it definitely was a creative pitch in recent months to lead into All Out against Cope & Christian.
Jelly Roll said on Cody Rhodes' podcast that he pitched to lose at Summerslam. We were told that absolutely was the case, and it gained him even more respect among the roster. He and Randy Orton were originally planned to beat Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul.
Karrion Kross and Scarlett had not signed a new contract as of midnight Friday. Their contracts are up this Sunday.
As we'd reported, WWE Unreal cameras were backstage at Summerslam. We're told that they were more focused on Seth Rollins' cash-in as opposed to Brock Lesnar's return.
Hollyhood Haley J appeared at OVW recently, after moving to Texas to work for Reality of Wrestling. She's expected to do pop-in appearances here and there for OVW.
Those we spoke to in AEW expect Jim Ross to be kept on board in a similar, limited capacity that he has been in for the last few years. He's on a PPV only deal where he calls limited matches.
Wrestlevotes reported a high regard of Sol Ruca in WWE. She's long been seen by higher ups as a "sure thing" to succeed on the main roster.
As we'd reported in April after the Rock's Pat McAfee interview, there have not been plans to turn Cody Rhodes heel. WWE has been very happy with numbers associated with him as their top babyface.
We're told that the Gates of Agony contracts had been discussed throughout July, before getting nailed down.