WWE And AEW Rumors Roundup: Sasha In Japan, AEW’s New Look, More!

WWE And AEW Rumors: Many pro wrestling fans like speculating about the gossip around the sport, probably second only to watching the contests. This daily piece examines the most recent rumors from the pro wrestling rumor mill.

Please remember that rumors are just that—rumors. All this has only been floating in the pro wrestling rumor mill and has not been verified as reality. We publish a feature called Rumor Look Back every week, where we track rumor veracity. Always remember to treat everything with caution.

Rumors For The Day:

• According to Fightful, Cody Rhodes (or, the site adds, “at the absolute least someone dressed up just like him”) was recently in Los Angeles filming a 2K commercial with The Miz. This is the latest indication that WWE is getting ready for his return on the path to WrestleMania. There were also Rhea Ripley, Damian Priest, Bianca Belair, Rey & Dominik Mysterio, Johnny Gargano, and Rhea Ripley.

• Sasha Banks “will be staying in Japan from the middle of this week,” according to a tweet from a talent representative headquartered in Japan. She is attending meetings and expects “to partner with Japanese brands.”
• According to Xero News’ sources, Edge was last expected to come back at February’s Montreal-based Elimination Chamber event about the recent rumors of an Edge vs. Finn Balor Hell in a Cell bout at Royal Rumble.
• Fightful’s Will Washington tweeted that they’ve been working on AEW’s new design for Dynamite and Rampage for weeks, including with wrestler “ID photos” being filmed over the weekend of Full Gear.
• According to Fightful Select, CJ “Lana” Perry made more money this year through her BrandArmy subscription service than she did from her best financial year in WWE.

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