WWE Rumors and News 1/5/18 - Hayden vs Aaron incoming, more debuts and returns, Conor McGregor update, Sami Zayn, and MORE!

Word on the SHEET is that WWE Champion Hayden Storms (real name Hayden Washington) and Aaron Snyder are gearing up for an intense feud in 2018 that will see them in an all-out war for the WWE Title and the right to be called the face and soul of the WWE. The seeds for the rivalry were planted on the last RAW of 2017 but the feud is expected to kick into high gear at Survivor Series. The feud is expected to run right through the Royal Rumble, with matches headlining multiple RAW pay per view events throughout the coming months. The feud is expected to be an astronomical ratings hit for the WWE. The company sees those two as being at the absolute height of their careers right now and as big money makers after their record-breaking main event match on the last RAW of 2017.

Seth Rollins is also expected to be involved in the main event WWE title picture for the foreseeable future, and will also be doing double duty in the tag team division with Aaron. Their team, the 'Prodigal Architects', has another tag team title run in the books. After his victory over Shawn Michaels, the WWE will push Rollins more as a face with some of his past heel traits. Rollins has technically been a face since he defeated Alan Snyder at WrestleMania, but I wanted to clear the air after some other "reporters" claimed that Rollins would be carrying on as a heel. Rollins is also one of the names being tossed around to win the Royal Rumble... I will have more on that in my next rumor round-up.

Ryan Nathen's wife, Ava Nathen, is expected to debut in the WWE in the coming weeks. What brand, or even role, she will be in is unknown at the time, but she could possibly be Ryan's manager. 

Randy Orton has come up in several creative meetings for a main event push soon. These talks are still juvenile and could change at any time, but Randy Orton was in the main event for most of last season, so don't be surprised to see him strike back sometime soon. Apparently Alan is high on Randy Orton getting another push.

This logo is making the rounds. It's apparently a leak of the logo for Vixens Season 4, though hard to make out. Ashley Snyder is reportedly heading the creative team for the season. To add fuel to the fire, people who have purchased WrestleMania tickets online are saying that VixenMania is also being added to their purchase for no additional charge. 

Shelton Benjamin and Carlito are in final talks to rejoin the WWE. Word on the sheet is that they will be paired up as a tag team on SmackDown Live. 

Sami Zayn may be moving over to SmackDown soon to join Chris Jericho, Jake Carter, and Kevin Owen's Canadian stable!

Conor McGregor is reportedly gearing up to fight a RAW wrestler for the Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series. Names being thrown around are Antonio Snyder, Rush, The Big Show, among others. 

Roman Reigns and Chris Jericho are expected to have an epic showdown at Survivor Series, with Roman Reigns getting a main event push now that he's been moved to SmackDown. As always, it's possible Jericho could be entered into the Survivor Series Elimination match or face a RAW wrestler, so it remains to be seen.

Vince McMahon will be on RAW next week to give an update on the ongoing investigation into CM Punk's injury. Apparently, the investigation will expand into an even larger scale, involving more wrestlers than initially expected. Vince teased on his Twitter that the walls of justice are closing in on Alan as well. Vince is expected to stick around on WWE TV throughout the season. Eventually, Vince will turn heel again and his presence will be felt on both SmackDown and RAW.

Roger Klint will have his third match against Antonio Snyder at UFC 220 on January 20th at the Joker's Fortune Casino, which is owned by Antonio's nephew, Aaron Snyder. Klint and Antonio have had a long-running feud in the UFC, with Antonio winning their first encountered in early 2017 and Roger winning their second encounter at UFC 217. A rematch was announced immediately after that fight but now we know it will take place this month. Apparently both men have been training for this ever since UFC 217 back in November, and wanted to waste no time getting their hands on each other. A press conference is expected to be held this weekend in Florida, with Antonio's brother Alan present.

Zack Poe is making a run as Ohio governor in 2018 under the Republican ticket. He appeared on Alex Jones' podcast to discuss Donald Trump's presidency, Trump's role in WWE, gun control, and what changes he plans to make to Ohio, among other topics. Zack has also been cast in the upcoming Friday the 13th remake.

After Paul Star posted this picture on Twitter, Hayden Storms invited him, and the rest of The Elite, to Survivor Series. As far as I know Paul Star is in no talks with WWE and this was just Hayden pulling a worked shoot, but as you guys know I'm not God and I sometimes get these things wrong. It'll be interesting to see how this develops

Sting has healed up from his injury and is expected to be back in the ring by next month

Omega Chandler defeated Christopher Daniels to become the new Ring of Honor champion last Saturday. Several WWE wrestlers congratulated him on Twitter including Anthony Chandler, Sami Zayn, Chris Jericho, and others. Alan Snyder opted to throw shade at Omega, proclaiming he's "definitely not going to buy Ring of Honor" now, addressing last years rumors of a WWE buyout of ROH while also throwing shade at the new champ. Hayden Storms replied with a picture of Jerry Lawler licking his lips and turning around to look at Alan.

It's almost a given that Anthony Chandler will wrestle again at some point in 2018, it's just a matter of when. He is still being advertised for the Royal Rumble in March, perhaps as a special entrant. Some rumors have run rampant that Anthony might return as a heel, but my sources tell me otherwise. Apparently, Anthony will also have some involvement with Hayden and Aaron's upcoming feud.

That's all for today. See you guys next time!