Welcome to the Grapevine! This section of Smark Henry is where we round up all the important founded and unfounded rumors floating around the pro wrestling scene that you may have missed over the past few days. Remember to take everything with a grain of salt!
Updates on Ronda Rousey's potential WWE return
Former RAW Women's Champion Ronda Rousey is reportedly currently still deciding on whether she is returning to WWE action. The company is apparently ready for her to come back as soon as Royal Rumble this weekend, and her makeup artist and stylist is scheduled to be backstage at the event and on RAW. WWE wants Rousey for a WrestleMania storyline, and it is all up to her on whether she goes for it. (Source: PWInsider)
We say: It seems as though enough people have missed Rousey, and with the company needing more women and big stars especially with WrestleMania coming up, it's as good a time as any to have her back.
Brian Kendrick requests WWE release
On top of Mustafa Ali requesting his release from WWE recently, NXT star and producer Brian Kendrick is also requesting to be let go. As Ali's request is being denied, it is also likely that Kendrick's request would be denied as well, though things may change. (Source: PWInsider)
We say: They let Scotty 2 Hotty go and he seemed to have a bigger role in the Performance Center, so we have a feeling that they might just let Kendrick go and do what he wants. It's also not like he's filling up important roster space like Ali is.
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