WWE News & Rumor Roundup - Former star retiring, RAW Superstar wants to end John Cena's career, 6-time world champion fined $25,000 by Vince McMahon (11th December 2021)
The latest edition of the WWE News and Rumor Roundup is stacked as always, and we have some exciting stories covered today.
A former WWE star announced that he would embark on a retirement tour that would include not just matches but also seminars and stand-up comedy routines.
Ric Flair recently revealed details of Vince McMahon issuing a hefty fine on a six-time world champion.
A top talent from All Elite Wrestling teased the possibility of jumping ship to WWE once his contract expires. A rising star from RAW also spoke about his desire to retire John Cena during a recent interview.
It's been a while since fans saw The Bella Twins in the ring, but WWE might have already found replacements for the Hall of Famers.
On that note, let's go right into the news and rumor roundup:
#5. Former WWE star Eugene announces retirement tour
Eugene took to Twitter to announce that he would begin his retirement tour in 2022.
Eugene, real name Nicholas Dinsmore, is 45 years old and wrestled in his last match in October earlier this year. The former WWE Tag Team Champion issued the following statement regarding his retirement:
"Eugene has begun his retirement tour! Last Call! One last time," Eugene revealed. "There are select dates available so book Eugene ASAP for pro wrestling matches, seminars/match psychology, and also stand-up Comedy. Contact today by email: EugeneNickDinsmore@Gmail.com"'
Eugene has begun his retirement tour! Last Call! One last time! There are select dates available so book Eugene ASAP for pro wrestling matches, seminars/match psychology, and also stand-up Comedy.
Contact today by email: EugeneNickDinsmore@Gmail.com https://t.co/Sb2MWvzRTT
Despite having a controversial on-screen character of a mentally disabled person, Eugene got over big with WWE fans during his run with the company in the mid-2000s.
He had programs with Triple H and Kurt Angle, to name a few, when he was an active WWE talent. The wrestler was released in 2007, following which he competed on the independent circuit for several years.
Eugene was briefly re-hired as an NXT coach in 2013, a stint that lasted a year until he left the promotion again. He is a popular name in wrestling circles, and we'll keep you updated on the dates of his retirement tour as and when the details emerge.