Rumor Roundup (Aug. 18, 2026): Solo Sikoa push, Mercedes Mone talk, SmackDown change, more!

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 10: Solo Sikoa looks on during RAW at Scope Arena on August 10, 2026 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images Keep grinding, and reading rumors all the way. Lead rumor: Solo Sikoa positivity Everyone loves Solo Sikoa right now. He was in the main event segment of this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, shunning Roman Reigns, refusing to rejoin The Bloodline, dripping in aura the entire way, and standing tall to end the show alongside LA Knight. Things are looking up for him. It’s so good to like Solo right now that I just had to pass along more word, this again from WRKD Wrestling, that the reaction backstage to Sikoa’s babyface turn has been positive not just on screen but off as well. There’s no reason to think the future won’t be incredibly bright for Solo Dolo. Other rumors floating around Mercedes Mone said in her latest Mone Mag (via F4W Online) that she was talking to WWE about re-signing before sh