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WWE Money in the Bank fuels rumor surge on injuries, WrestleMania venue and possible returns

Bleacher Report rates the latest WWE rumors on a BS Meter, covering Rhea Ripley's injury impact, a New Orleans WrestleMania venue hint and a potential Drew McIntyre return.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:26:24 GMT

Bleacher Report's "BS Meter" column on October 10, 2026, catalogues the most prominent rumors circulating around WWE's Money in the Bank event, assigning each a credibility score.

What happened

The column lists three main rumors: Rhea Ripley's injury allegedly prompting a character shift for Damian Priest; speculation that WWE and New Orleans hold rights to the Superdome for a 2029 WrestleMania; and an unconfirmed hint that Drew McIntyre may return at a future show. Each rumor is given a BS Meter rating from 1 (highly dubious) to 5 (moderately plausible).

What the reports add

According to the article, WrestleVotes (cited via Geno Mrosko of Cageside Seats) suggests Ripley's injury forced WWE to re‑package Damian Priest, pairing him with R‑Truth in a short‑lived team. Fightful Select (cited via Cain A. Knight of Cageside Seats) reports that WWE and New Orleans have secured Superdome rights for a 2029 event, though the piece notes the speculation is weak (BS Meter 1). A third rumor, sourced from Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer, hints at a possible Drew McIntyre return, but the article cuts off before completing the description.

What was said

Bleacher Report quotes the sources: "According to WrestleVotes, the injury actually led to the big character change for Damian Priest," and "According to Fightful Select, WWE and New Orleans have the rights to the Superdome in 2029." The article also notes Meltzer’s suggestion of a "Hair Ma…" finale for Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, but the quote is incomplete.

How it came about

The rumor mill intensifies around Money in the Bank, a staple event that often triggers speculation on injuries, venue deals and talent returns. Earlier Felo News coverage linked to related storylines: LA Knight’s upcoming challenge to Roman Reigns at Money in the Bank (Felo, 2026‑09‑30) and Reigns’ discussions about his future and upcoming film role (Felo, 2026‑09‑23). Those pieces provide context for why a potential McIntyre return or venue shift would matter to WWE’s broader narrative planning.

Key facts

Rhea Ripley's injury is said to have prompted a character change for Damian Priest, pairing him with R‑Truth. (bleacherreport.com)
Bleacher Report rates the New Orleans Superdome rights rumor for a 2029 WrestleMania as a BS Meter 1 (low credibility). (bleacherreport.com)
A rumor of Drew McIntyre returning is mentioned but not fully detailed. (bleacherreport.com)