By C. J. De Mel, Jadetimes News
Natalya Signs Multi Year Deal with WWE
Despite significant interest from AEW, Natalya has committed to a new multi-year contract with WWE, as reported by PWInsider and highlighted by WrestlePurists and @WrestleOps. A staple of WWE's women's division, Natalya’s re-signing ensures her continued influence and legacy within the company. Known for her expertise and mentorship, Natalya's role in shaping future talent remains pivotal, solidifying her status as a cornerstone and future trainer for WWE. Her deep roots in the organization made her departure unlikely, ensuring that her contributions to women’s wrestling will persist.
Roman Reigns to Return Around SummerSlam
Roman Reigns is anticipated to make his WWE comeback around SummerSlam, possibly to challenge Solo Sikoa, as teased on a recent episode of SmackDown. The SummerSlam poster prominently features The Bloodline, hinting at Reigns' return. Reigns is expected to re-emerge as a babyface, accompanied by Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso (recently medically cleared to return), and potentially Hikuleo. This return promises to be one of the most significant storylines in recent wrestling history. WWE is considering running Survivor Series 2024 in Los Angeles, further intensifying speculation about Reigns' impact on upcoming events. Reigns has been absent from WWE since losing the WWE Undisputed Championship to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40.
WWE Chooses 2025 for John Cena's Retirement Tour
John Cena revealed that WWE approached him about making 2025 the year for his retirement tour. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, this timing coincides with WWE’s new deal with Netflix starting in January 2025. WWE plans to leverage Cena’s tour to kickstart this partnership, anticipating significant changes in their programming. The period leading up to and following this deal is expected to feature returns from major stars like Charlotte Flair, Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch, The Rock, and possibly Brock Lesnar, creating a buzz leading into WrestleMania 41. Despite speculation, Cena has stated he will not turn heel during his farewell tour, maintaining his core values and acknowledging that fans would not accept such a turn at this stage in his career.
