Rumor Roundup (Dec. 2, 2025): Ronda Rousey return, Jacob Fatu update, War Games change, more!

Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill.

Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrestling rumor mill. We track rumor accuracy in a weekly feature called Rumor Look Back you can find here. Remember, take it all with a grain of salt.

Rumors for the Day:

• Boxing Scene’s Lance Pugmire says Ronda Rousey is in negotiations to return but as a boxer in a bout against Katie Taylor on Netflix in 2026.
• Jacob Fatu is close to returning, or at least that was the talk backstage at Survivor Series, says PW Insider.
• Speaking of Fatu, his injury is what led to a change in plans for the War Games match, according to the Observer. Austin Theory was planned but removed because Fatu’s injury forced WWE to accelerate the Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre feud, which left them free to join the match.
• Fightful Select notes there is no heat on Paul Heyman for appearing to push a child at Survivor Series but the focus is more on security allowing the kid to get that close.
• MVP said on his Marking Out podcast that he turns down moves on behalf of Bobby Lashley because Bobby is “too nice” about it.

If you have heard of any interesting rumors that you’d like to add, feel free to post them in the comments section below. Just remember they are rumors and not confirmed as fact, so please take them as such.