Not too long ago, a current champion recalled an interesting backstage story featuring three top-tier legends. Zelina Vega’s mindset concerning her latest WWE SmackDown stint has been revealed.
Meanwhile, CM Punk gave his take on the current professional wrestling landscape. Additionally, Keith Lee has finally explained the real reason behind his recent absence.
With that in mind, let’s dive straight into the latest WWE News Roundup.
#5 “I’m not scripted” - Roman Reigns on his WWE run as The Tribal Chief
On the road to their SummerSlam battle, Roman Reigns and John Cena have cut some entertaining promos. In one particular instance, Reigns took a shot at how Cena has stuck to the same gimmick for several years. The Universal Champion even gave him a non-PG nickname — ‘Mr. Missionary.’
Speaking on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, Reigns revealed that he doesn’t rely on a script to a huge extent these days.
WWE has edited out the missionary joke in various media since the live SmackDown broadcast.
Reacting to the decision, Reigns made a bold statement, one that highlighted his major position in WWE today.
Roman Reigns has been on a tear since becoming WWE’s top villain last year.
So it should be interesting to see how the ultimate hero, John Cena, will fare against him at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view.
#4 Omos recalls how a few WWE legends reacted to his wardrobe malfunction
RAW Tag Team Champion Omos is one of the most intimidating superstars in modern-day WWE. During a recent chat with Barstool Rasslin’s Brandon Walker, the 7ft 3in tall star spoke about how he ripped his pants at the Performance Center once.
Before WrestleMania 35, Omos took part in a live rehearsal, where he had to step over the top rope multiple times while wearing skinny pants. While the first three attempts were successful, the current champion suffered a wardrobe malfunction in his fourth try.
WWE legends like The Undertaker, Batista, and Triple H witnessed this and were “dying laughing,” according to Omos.
Thankfully, he was wearing underwear the day his skinny pants split in front of the WWE legends.
#3 Reasons why Zelina Vega wanted to return to WWE
Zelina Vega appeared on WWE SmackDown last month to kick off her new stint in the company. On the ‘Talk is Jericho’ podcast, her husband, Malakai Black, recently said that Vega wanted to return to WWE so they could be together on the same brand.
This was one of the main reasons why she engaged in talks for a comeback. Unfortunately, the higher-ups released Black on June 2.
During an interview with Stephanie Chase, Zelina Vega added that she had “unfinished business” in WWE, as winning the SmackDown Women’s Championship is one of her main goals these days.
Unlike her managerial stint in the company, Zelina Vega believes that she can now express herself as an in-ring performer more efficiently.
What are your thoughts on Zelina Vega’s chances of becoming the SmackDown Women’s Champion in the future? Sound off in the comments section below.
#2 Former WWE Superstar CM Punk’s opinion on the current professional wrestling landscape
From rumors of a professional wrestling return to his role in the upcoming drama television series, Heels, former WWE Superstar CM Punk has been a newsworthy figure lately.
During a recent interview with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Punk spoke about the current state of pro wrestling. He believes that the pro wrestling landscape “needs a kick in the d***.”
As per reports, CM Punk’s recent in-ring work has received praise. Who do you think will be Punk’s first opponent if the rumors about his AEW deal come true?
#1 Keith Lee provides details on his recent WWE absence
Last month, Keith Lee returned to WWE following a five-month absence. The former NXT Champion recently detailed the reasons behind why he was out of action for a while.
In a six-minute video, Lee said that a COVID-19 diagnosis in January caused him to miss three weeks of WWE programming.
The current superstar’s fiancée, Mia Yim, stuck by his side throughout the recovery process. She tested positive for COVID-19 weeks after he did and had to miss the women’s Royal Rumble match as a result.
Although Lee briefly returned for a singles match against Riddle in February, a subsequent case of heart inflammation led to his lengthy absence from television.
Keith Lee seemed appreciative of the fans who cared about his situation. Now that he is healthy, the 36-year-old looks forward to making the most of what he can do in the company.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for more WWE news and updates.
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