4 WWE rumors we hope are true and 2 we hope aren’t

Welcome to the latest edition of WWE rumors, we hope are true and we hope aren't. John Cena is officially retired from the squared circle now. Besides this, the company is already setting the stage for the first episodes of the RAW and SmackDown shows in 2026.

In addition, Royal Rumble 2026 is on the way. In this article, let's explore four WWE rumors we hope are true, and two we hope aren't.

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#6. Hope true: Former TNA World Champion is part of SmackDown's internal roster

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The SmackDown roster is already stacked with the presence of Cody Rhodes, Uncle Howdy, Drew McIntyre, MFT, and more. However, a recent update noted that the former TNA World Champion, Trick Williams, is also part of the SmackDown internal roster.

This means the NXT star will soon arrive on the main roster after a great tenure on the black and silver brand. We hope the rumor is true, as Trick's inclusion in the Friday Night Show will bring fresh feuds and storyline.

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#5. Hope not true: WWE referee gets real-life heat

Recently, Blake Monroe suffered a major title loss to Thea Hail, and the match seemed to end in a botch when the referee counted to three and crowned a new champion. Blake failed to kick out at the right moment, which led to the title switch.

The botched finish generated a major reaction online, and recent reports disclosed that the referee received props backstage for calling the match with the title change. However, some people assert that the official got some real-life heat for not checking Blake after she seemingly got hurt.

We hope the rumors that the referee is getting real-life heat following this match are not true, as the referee has done nothing intentionally; instead, he handled the situation well.

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#4. Hope true: Injured star is set to return soon

Major names are currently on hiatus due to real-life injuries. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Jacob Fatu, who was out with a dental-related issue, is expected to return soon.

This means The Samoan Werewolf will be back in the Stamford-based promotion soon, possibly even before Royal Rumble 2026. We hope the rumour is true, as Jacob's return will continue the mystery attacker angle.

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#3. Hope true: Major star is cleared to compete

Raquel Rodriguez took a nasty bump to her forehead during the recent edition of WWE RAW. The incident sparked concern among the audience about the medical status of The Judgment Day member.

In a recent report, Dave Metlzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON) revealed that the former Women's Tag Team Champion has been cleared to compete in the squared circle. This means she will continue to be part of Monday Night RAW and will not be written off television.

We hope the rumor is true, as Raquel's presence will bring an interesting twist each week to the dynamics between the WWE star and Liv Morgan.

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#2. Hope not true: Brock Lesnar's retirement in 2026

John Cena has already retired from the squared circle, and now rumors suggest Brock Lesnar will retire in 2026. An update from Dave Meltzer revealed that there is indeed a plan for The Mayor of Suplex City to have a farewell tour next year.

We hope the rumor is not true, as Lesnar recently returned to the company after a long hiatus. His retirement in 2026, soon after Cena, would be heartbreaking for the WWE Universe.

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#1. Hope true: WWE has no intention to drag John Cena out of retirement

The Franchise Player has retired from in-ring competition, but many believe Cena may return to the squared circle at any time in the near future. In an update from Fightful Select, the source said WWE is 'adamant' about not dragging the veteran star out of his retirement.

Additionally, WWE doesn't ask the 17-time World Champion to come out of retirement. We hope the rumor is true, as Cena jumping out of retirement would ruin the emotional Saturday Night's Main Event day, especially since Cena tapped out poetically.

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Edited by Neda Ali