February 12, 2018 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Wrestlemania plans, All Japan streaming service, more
There is really nothing clearer regarding the WrestleMania direction even with some changes that have been made to the Elimination Chamber PPV.
Still, the biggest news revolves around the key questions involving Brock Lesnar, Dwayne Johnson, Ronda Rousey and the Undertaker.
With Lesnar, the situation is simple. It is February. His wrestling contract expires after WrestleMania, although there are some provisions that go through August. As we saw the last time he was in this situation, at this time in his last contract year, the UFC rumors get started.
Last time they went down to the wire, with Lesnar claiming to be an older but wiser man and choosing entertainment over fighting. That included walking out on a taping over a disagreement, and showing up at the UFC live event.
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Dave Meltzer is the founder and lead writer on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the weekly constant when it comes to news and reviews in pro wrestling and mixed martial arts for more than 40 years. Dave also co-hosts Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and had had bylines for The National, Yahoo Sports, MMA Fighting and others.