Nikki Bella Fuels SummerSlam Return Rumors

It was reported via PWInsider that there has been internal talk within WWE about bringing back Nikki Bella for this year’s SummerSlam event.

Nikki Bella played up to these rumors in a new video posted to the Bella Twins YouTube channel. Nikki teased the possibility of a SummerSlam appearance after she asked why they weren’t in the Fatal 5-Way match at Sunday’s WWE BattleGround event. Brie then mentioned that there are rumors that Nikki may be at SummerSlam, with Nikki saying that there may be a surprise.

You can check out her remarks at the 1 minute mark in the video embedded below:

The Young Bucks Continue to Tweet About The Revival

The Young Bucks cant stop talking about The Revival on Twitter. They recently blamed The Revival for Nick Jackson’s backpack being stolen and now they decided to take another shot at them.

This time around they posted a photo of a sign that reads “Pray for Revival” on Twitter and indicated that they already have “tag team of the year” in the bag.

Which team do you think is the better team? Sound off in the comment section below…

WWE to Make Changes to 205 Live?

While talking about the cancellation of Talking Smack on Friday’s episode of Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan Alvarez indicated that the company may be making changes to some of it’s programming on the WWE Network.

It was previously reported that WWE decided to cancel Talking Smack because it wasn’t getting the viewership that the company was hoping for. Alvarez indicated that 205 Live could possibly be getting a change as well if fans don’t tune into the show. The general feeling right now is that not enough people are watching 205 Live, which could ultimately led to some changes before the year ends.

Plans Nixed for Top SummerSlam Match

The original plan heading into this year’s SummerSlam event would have seen Jinder Mahal defending the WWE Championship against John Cena, however that doesn’t appear to be the case anymore.

Dave Meltzer reported on the latest installment of Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE appears to be building towards a match between Cena and AJ Styles at SummerSlam this year. Meltzer indicated that the planned match between Cena and Mahal may still take place at a later date but they aren’t doing it now.

Main Event Plans for This Year’s SummerSlam

While the current betting odds favor Braun Strowman to defeat Roman Reigns at tonight’s WWE Great Balls of Fire event, Dave Meltzer claimed on Wrestling Observer Radio that the plan is still for Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar at this year’s SummerSlam event.

As previously reported, original plans called for Reigns to walk out of WrestleMania 34 as WWE Universal Champion, however WWE made a decision to move the match to SummerSlam instead. These plans were changed sometime around the time Braun Strowman returned to WWE programming.

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Gail Kim Announces Retirement at Impact Tapings

At the most recent GFW Impact tapings, Gail Kim announced she will be retiring effective at the end of 2017.

As reported by F4WOnline, Kim came out Monday during the TV tapings at the Impact Zone to address the Impact Orlando crowd. During her promo, Kim told fans that while she would be returning to the ring once medically cleared, she would hang up her boots at the end of the year. Kim has not wrestled since October 2016 after suffering a back injury, forcing her to vacate the Knockouts Championship.

Gail Kim’s Accomplishments

During her career, Kim, 40, won the Knockouts Championship a record six times for a combined 710 days. Kim is also a former Knockouts Tag Team Champion with Madison Rayne. In 2015, Kim helped Team Hardy win the TNA World Cup. In 2016, Kim became the first Knockout inducted into the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame. She also won the WWE Women’s Championship in 2003.

Tommaso Ciampa Out of Action Until Next Year

It doesn’t look like Tommaso Ciampa will be returning to action anytime this year.

According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Ciampa is expected to be out of action until early 2018. The Medical exam given to WWE indicates that he will be out of action until March 2018.

Ciampa was last seen on WWE television on the May 31st episode of NXT when he explained why he turned on Johnny Gargano at Takeover: Chicago. It was reported by PWInsider that he suffered a torn ACL.

Performance Center Coach Finishes Gig with WWE

Johnny Saint finished up his gig as a WWE Performance Center Coach this week.

PWInsider reports that the company held a big farewell party for Saint this week at the Center to bid him a proper farewell after he completed a scheduled six month run as a Coach to WWE NXT talents.

Saint began coaching for WWE earlier this year after making an appearance as a guest coach in March 2016.

Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar Moved to SummerSlam?

There is speculation that the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar match that was previously scheduled to take place at WrestleMania 34 could be taking place at SummerSlam this year instead.

This move is being taken to increase the presence of the Universal Title on weekly RAW shows in order to increase the poor TV ratings. The speculation holds a lot of relevance since Reigns announced that he was next in line to challenge Lesnar for the title on this week’s Monday Night RAW episode.

Additionally, Dave Meltzer mentioned in a recent installment of Wrestling Observer Radio that plans may have changed because Braun Strowman returned from injury much earlier than expected. With his early return, some planned matches have been switched around.

What are your thoughts on this match-up? Sound off in the comment box below…

Record Set at Sunday’s Money in the Bank Event

The Money in the Bank ladder match set a new record this past Sunday.

This year’s Money in the Bank Ladder match featuring AJ Styles, Nakamura, Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Baron Corbin was the longest one in WWE history. The match clicked in at 29:50.

The women’s Money in the Bank match was the second shortest in WWE history, with a running time of only 13:18.