Rumor Roundup (February 5, 2026): WWE's Ambitious Saudi Ventures, AEW Roster Expansions, Triple H and The Rock Feud, and More!
February 5, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC
Speculating about the latest buzz in professional wrestling is a beloved hobby among fans, often rivaling the enjoyment of actually watching the matches themselves. In this daily column, we delve into the most recent rumors making waves in the wrestling community.
A Crucial Reminder: It's essential to remember that rumors are just that—rumors. These pieces of information have not been verified as truth; they are simply circulating within the wrestling rumor landscape. For those interested in the reliability of these claims, we offer a weekly feature titled "Rumor Look Back," which you can explore here. Keep in mind to approach all rumors with a healthy dose of skepticism.
Today's Rumors:
According to a report from PW Insider, WWE has plans for an additional two premium live events (PLEs) in Saudi Arabia this year, following the recently concluded Royal Rumble.
Fightful Select has disclosed that AEW has brought on board several new talents that have yet to be publicly announced. Notably, Sean Ross Sapp mentioned that there will be "additions to the women’s roster coming up soon."
Here’s where it gets controversial: On The Coach & Bro Show, Jonathan Coachman suggested that Roman Reigns’ remarks made to Pat McAfee last week were “a direct shot” aimed at Triple H. Vince Russo went even further, proposing that the criticism might actually originate from The Rock, and he expressed his strong belief that Triple H will not retain his current position by January 1, 2027.
In a series of interviews this week, including one on Notsam Live!, The Bella Twins credited Nick Khan for facilitating Brie’s return to WWE. They also shared that they’ve been receiving coaching from Bryan Danielson, enhancing their skills as they prepare to make their mark once again.
Royce Keys was spotted backstage at Raw this past Monday night, according to Bodyslam.net. However, reports indicate that the former Powerhouse Hobbs will officially join the SmackDown roster moving forward.
Furthermore, wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer revealed on Wrestling Observer Radio that AEW had extended a five-year contract offer to the big man, describing it as a solid proposal, though not among the top ten in the company. Although Meltzer was unclear about WWE's offer, he believes Keys had already made up his mind about signing there some time ago.
Interestingly, the reason Kazuchika Okada was seen carrying the AEW International title in a bag during Collision last Saturday was due to the actual championship belt being stolen alongside Okada’s wrestling gear.
If you have come across any intriguing rumors that you want to share, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Just remember, these are unverified rumors, so it's wise to take them with a pinch of salt.
