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

Welcome to another edition of WWE rumors we hope are true, and we hope aren't. We are just a few days away from the first episodes of RAW & SmackDown in 2026. Fans are excited to see what plans Triple H has in store for us.

Additionally, the company is building hype for the Royal Rumble 2026 Premium Live Event. In this article, we will discuss four WWE rumors we hope are true, and two we hope aren't.

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#4. Hope True: Chris Jericho could be on his way for the first episode of RAW 2026

The name Chris Jericho is being discussed among the audience, as fans buzz about the possibility of Y2J's WWE return. Amid this, reports revealed that Jericho hadn't signed with the Stamford-based promotion yet, but he can still legally appear on the upcoming RAW.

This highlights the possibility that Jericho could be on his way to World Wrestling Entertainment, especially with no AEW contract clauses. We hope the rumor is true, as Chris's return to the company will be a major star for the red brand in 2026.

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#2. Hope not true: SmackDown star's career might be over

WWE stars suffer injuries that often put their careers in jeopardy. Piper Niven has been absent from television due to injury. Now, reports have disclosed that the neck injury could be a career-ender for the SmackDown star.

This news is indeed a major concern for Niven, but we hope that the rumor is not true. Piper, at only 34, deserves a good push within the company and should not be forced to end her career prematurely.

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#3. Hope true: Major star returning in time for 2026 Royal Rumble

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Premium Live Event is almost a month away. In between this, sources revealed that Chad Gable could be returning soon in time for Rumble 2026.

Reports added that Gable might return before the show. We hope that the rumor is true, as Gable's return can make RAW more interesting to watch.

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#2. Hope true: Dominik Mysterio returning soon

WWE announced that Dominik Mysterio has suffered a real-life injury and will be out of action indefinitely. Fans are concerned about the future of Dom Dom as IC Champion, but the latest reports affirmed that the Judgment Day member should be back for the Rumble.

Dave Metlzer on Wrestling Observer Radio confirmed that Dominik doesn't need surgery. He revealed a timeline of three to four weeks for Dirty Dom's comeback.

We hope that the rumor is true, as a long hiatus for Dominik could lead to him relinquishing the mid-card Championship.

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#1. Hope not true: TKO-led promotion offered contracts to a major tag team

Triple H loves to hire talent from other promotions because it makes the WWE roster stacked. Recently, a report disclosed that the company has approached Yuto and OSKAR for a contract with the World Wrestling Entertainment.

Both stars are present IWGP Tag Team Champions, and by bringing them to the Game, he could rank up WWE's tag team division. We hope the rumor is not true, as the King of the Kings has failed miserably many times in promoting talent from other promotions.

So, it will be better for OSKAR and Yuto to stay away from the Stamford-based promotion rather than risk it.

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#1. Hope true: Randy Orton is far away from WWE retirement

Speculations fuel over Randy Orton's retirement, especially due to his recent hiatus from the squared circle. However, Fightful debunked all the rumors about the Apex Predator's retirement and disclosed that the Legend Killer has years left in his current deal.

We hope that the rumor is true, as Randy Orton's presence in the roster is truly special, particularly for hardcore wrestling fans.

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Edited by Angana Roy