Addressing WWE SummerSlam 2018 Rumors

The internet is stirring, rumors are running wild, so let's dive into each and every rumor being reported ahead of this Sunday's major PPV.

Brock Remaining with WWE?

Ugh. Despite never being on TV. Despite pushing Daniel Cormier in the octagon. Despite being the most uncompelling Superstar on the roster, Brock Lesnar could be remaining with the company. According to Ringside News, Brock is scheduled to meet with WWE executives prior to SummerSlam. While no one knows exactly what the meeting is about, this puts the inevitable main event result in limbo.

Will Brock retain for the 945th time? Will he compete in both WWE and UFC? Will Brooklyn be a sea of boos as Brock has a lackluster main event and walks out of the Barclays' with the Universal Championship? I sure hope not, but at least this rumor adds a little doubt to what most believe is a foregone conclusion. This rumor could also be a complete work by WWE insiders to add some doubt to what everyone knows will be a Roman victory. Only time will tell.

Dean Ambrose Turning on Seth Rollins

This rumor has been stirring well before the lunatic fringe made his return to Raw on Monday night. While this may not happen on Sunday night, I think it's definitely going to happen in the future. It's far too much of a compelling story for it not to. You have Dean, who has been sitting on the shelf for 8 months, watching Seth take the spotlight and be beloved by fans. The same Seth who turned on him and completely betrayed him.

I think this swerve 100% happens at SummerSlam. This angle will give this event the electricity many believe is missing from the PPV. Plus, it gives both characters a place to go after this matchup. Seth and Ambrose are not quite ready to be shoved in the main event picture, but are also above the mid-card picture. This should be a fun one to watch.

Elias vs. Lashley

I really, really hate shitting on Bobby Lashley. It's almost too easy. He's not believable, his promo work is cringeworthy, and his in-ring work is just okay. But that being said, this program with Elias has been a complete disaster. Maybe not on the level of the Sami Zayn promo, but pretty darn close. That being said, it's inevitable that at some point during the show, Elias will start playing a song and berating the crowd, Lashley will come out to absolutely no cheers because everyone hates him, and the two will face off in a matchup that will have Anartica heat. So, just prepare yourself.

Daniel Bryan Leaving?

It's no secret that Daniel Bryan's contract is up in September. It was a storyline that ran during the most recent season of Total Bellas. Daniel Bryan himself has openly commented that he would leave if not given creative storylines or the ability to wrestle. Since returning, the leader of the Yes Movement's programs has been, well, rather underwhelming. Teaming with Mayor Kane was unfulfilling. His program with Big Cass was dreadful. And his return to take on Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn should have been so much more.

With all things considered, he finally has a decent program going with Miz that has been slowly building for nearly 3 years. That being said, I don't think Daniel Bryan is going anywhere. He's being promoted on WWE 2K19, he's got a nice gig with Total Bellas, and he's just been a staple with this promotion for far too long.