Welcome to today's edition of WWE Rumor Roundup. With Wrestlepalooza 2025 on the horizon, today's roundup is heavy on the rumors related to the upcoming premium live event.For one, we have an important bit about a major World Title match that was reportedly scheduled for Wrestlepalooza 2025, only to be seemingly canceled or postponed, and then a huge update on the return of a former Intercontinental Champion, who recently got into a public misunderstanding with a Hall of Famer.We will also give you a massive update on Joe Hendry's WWE future, and we'll conclude with the imminent return of a former US Champion after months of absence. So without further ado, let's begin:#4. Major change in plans for the WWE Women's Championship- ReportsNia Jax is back in the mix. [Image via WWE YouTube]The September 12 episode of SmackDown saw a huge clash for the WWE Women's Championship, with reigning champion Tiffany Stratton running it back against Jade Cargill after defeating The Storm at SummerSlam 2025.The contest ended in a double countout, and it was followed by Nia Jax wedging herself into the title picture once again by attacking both competitors. With Tiffany Stratton now over eight months into her title run, it looked like she was set for her biggest challenge yet, as The Buff Barbie was expected to face Nia Jax and Jade Cargill in a Triple Threat match at Wrestlepalooza.However, following the recent injury announcement that led to Stratton getting pulled out of NXT Homecoming, the status of the potential Triple Threat Match is up in the air. WrestleVotes confirmed that the recent graphic leak advertising Stratton vs. Jax vs. Cargill signalled that WWE originally planned to have the match at the Indianapolis PLE.WrestleVotes @WrestleVotesLINKAsked a source about the Tiffany Stratton vs Nia Jax vs Jade Cargill matchup graphic on the official WrestlePalooza shirt in Indianapolis, they said the plan is to feature the match on the card, hence its placement. However, it depends on Stratton’s status—she missed NXTHowever, as of this writing, WrestleVotes reported that the match is still up in the air, and it all depends on Tiffany Stratton's status.#3. Huge update on Wade Barrett following his recent absence from TVFrom the September 9, 2024, episode of RAW. [Image via WWE YouTube]Wade Barrett recently got into a bit of a public spat with Hall of Famer Nikki Bella and has been away from commentary for two weeks now. Many believe that the issues he had with Nikki Bella led to him getting some heat, but the former Intercontinental Champion confirmed that they had a conversation and put the matter to rest. He also shot down a report about the alleged heat on X, revealing that his two weeks off were something he had applied for nine months ago.Now, a new report from PWInsider has revealed that Wade Barrett is internally listed for the broadcast team of Wrestlepalooza 2025. The former Nexus leader is expected to make his return this weekend in Indianapolis. Michael Cole and Corey Graves took the spot on SmackDown in his absence, but it's only a matter of time before the popular duo of Wade Barrett and Joe Tessitore return to the broadcast booth.#2. The future of Joe Hendry reportedly revealedJoe Hendry has appeared on NXT so much that many fans have speculated that it's only a matter of time before his run with TNA ends and he signs with WWE full-time. It looks like this speculation was bang on.In an exclusive report on The Takedown by SI, it has been revealed that WWE intends to phase Joe Hendry out of TNA and into the sports entertainment juggernaut full-time by the beginning of 2026.Considering how Joe Hendry was given the spot of Randy Orton's opponent at WrestleMania 41, it's clear that the top brass has big plans for the former TNA World Champion in the future. He seems like the exact kind of star they would want on their roster, and if so, 2026 will be where his full-time journey begins.As of now, TNA and those in the global juggernaut have a working agreement and mutually decide when Joe Hendry appears on NXT.#1. A former United States Champion is expected to return on the SmackDown before WrestlepaloozaA huge name is reportedly set to be back on the blue brand's show. [Image via WWE.com]There has been a major name absent from television for a while now: Shinsuke Nakamura. The Japanese star lost the United States Championship to LA Knight on the Road to WrestleMania 41, and it has been a few months now since he has appeared. He last appeared on the June 13, 2025, episode of SmackDown, battling Cody Rhodes, Andrade, and Damian Priest in a King of the Ring Tournament First Round Fatal Four-Way Match. It looks like The King of Strong Style will soon make his presence felt on WWE TV.As per a report from PWInsider, the former US Champion is expected to return on the go-home episode of SmackDown ahead of Wrestlepalooza.It's going to be interesting to see who he feuds with and what the plans are for him. He has been utilized as a major stepping stone for other superstars (like Cody Rhodes and LA Knight) to take the next step in their careers.