Rumor Roundup (July 17, 2026): Randy Orton & Nikki Bella returns, Zack Ryder gimmick change, Lil Yachty, more!

Saturday Night’s Main Event doesn’t look like such a hot card this weekend, but what if WWE has a major surprise return or two planned for the show? Let’s see what today’s rumors have to say about it! Top rumor of the day: Randy Orton & Nikki Bella returns Nikki Bella has been out of action since the end of March due to a severe ankle injury. As a result, she had to step aside for the returning Paige to replace her and win the women’s tag team championship with her twin sister Brie at WrestleMania 42. Nearly four months after suffering the injury, Nikki’s WWE return may finally be imminent. WrestleVotes Radio was told that Nikki’s name has been brought up in recent weeks during WWE’s creative meetings for the first time since she was pulled from her WrestleMania match. Sources in the company indicate the internal belief is that she will return soon. This has naturally led to some speculation that she will be back this weekend (July 18) at Saturday Night’s Main Event when Paige and Brie