WWE News Roundup: 38-year-old announces in-ring retirement; Top name on possibly dethroning Seth Rollins as World Heavyweight Champion
Welcome to the latest edition of the WWE News Roundup, where we cover all the exciting events in the world of sports entertainment. Today's piece contains news revolving around Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Mustafa Ali and Drake Wuertz.
Seth Rollins is the favorite to win the newly-introduced World Heavyweight Championship. The Visionary will take on AJ Styles at Night of Champions in the finals of the World Heavyweight Championship tournament.
Mustafa Ali commented on possibly dethroning Seth Rollins to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
It was recently revealed that a storyline between Mustafa Ali and Seth Rollins was nixed after the latter's popularity with the audience soared to great heights. However, Ali has not ruled out a match between the two down the line.
Speaking to Metro.co.uk, The 37-year-old expressed his desire to go after the new belt in case The Visionary wins it.
"Maybe the opportunity to compete with him will come again. Maybe he becomes the new World Heavyweight Champion and I take that off of him? See! You've gotta think Positive-Ali!"
"He’s standing in Paris for 12 minutes while people are singing his song so I’m glad for him. Hopefully we’ll get to it again someday."
- Mustafa Ali on Seth Rollins [Metro UK] https://t.co/sNHZbkvDas
Mustafa Ali won the battle royal on this week's RAW to earn an opportunity for the Intercontinental Championship in Saudi Arabia. He will face The Ring General at Night of Champions.
38-year-old personality announced in-ring retirement
Injuries and physical issues have hampered multiple stars' careers over the years. Former WWE referee Drake Wuertz is the latest addition to the list as he took to Instagram to announce his in-ring retirement due to health reasons.
Drake Wuertz was an established wrestler on the independent circuit before he signed with WWE in 2013.
Legend wants Randy Orton to face Gunther in his retirement match
Randy Orton's WWE status is up as the megastar is still out of action due to a back injury. There is a strong possibility that the Apex Predator could end up hanging his boots as he is advised so by his doctors.
During a recent edition of Sportskeeda Wrestling's The Wrestling Time Machine, host Mac Davis asked Bill Apter and Teddy Long to pick their dream final opponents for Randy Orton where the former chose Gunther.
"Gunther. Tough, but Randy, if he's okay, Randy is as tough as Gunther," said Bill Apter.
I miss randy orton and his hot tags 🥲 https://t.co/ZLljfnRhkP
Teddy Long wants Randy Orton to face Brock Lesnar in his final match
While Bill Apter may have gone for Gunther to be the one to retire Randy Orton, Teddy Long expressed his desire to see the Apex Predator face Brock Lesnar in his final bout.
Randy Orton vs Brock Lesnar &
Randy Orton vs Roman Reigns.
Broo, when are we getting these matches 😕 https://t.co/BHV8yC2r0e
The two former WWE Champions have no shortage of history inside the squared circle. They had an epic match at SummerSlam 2016 which ended on a controversial note after The Beast Incarnate busted Orton open.