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Rumor Look Back: March 20 – 26, 2026

Live coverage and related reports for Rumor Look Back: March 20 – 26, 2026.

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What happened?

This Rumor Look Back revisits wrestling rumors from March 20–26, 2026 and checks what actually happened. Highlights include WWE optimism about Bron Breakker returning for WrestleMania 42 (he returned but was not used on the show), reporting around Jelly Roll’s SmackDown angle (sources said Royce Keys wasn’t involved and Jelly Roll had a presence at Mania but no match), and commentary about AEW announcers’ handling of Toni Storm’s injury angle.

Key Takeaways

  • WrestleVotes reported WWE was optimistic Bron Breakker would return for WrestleMania 42; he returned but didn’t appear on the show.
  • Sources told Dave Meltzer Royce Keys would not be part of Jelly Roll’s SmackDown angle with Kit Wilson; Keys did not appear in the segment.
  • Jelly Roll had a role at WrestleMania but was not booked in a match.
  • Meltzer’s reporting did not confirm a planned Jelly Roll match at WrestleMania, despite that appearing to be WWE’s direction.
  • Bryan Alvarez noted AEW commentators seemed confused about Toni Storm’s injury angle, a point presented as speculation rather than confirmed reporting.

AI Timeline

March 20 – Bron Breakker

WrestleVotes reported WWE was optimistic Breakker would return for WrestleMania 42; he returned later but was not booked on the event.

March 20 – Jelly Roll/Kit Wilson angle

Wrestling Observer sources told Dave Meltzer Royce Keys wouldn’t be part of the angle; Keys did not appear, and Jelly Roll had a presence at Mania but no match.

March 20 – Toni Storm injury angle

Bryan Alvarez speculated AEW commentators were confused about Toni Storm’s injury angle; this was presented as commentator confusion/speculation, not confirmed fact.

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Rumor Look Back: March 20 – 26, 2026

Cageside Seats • WWE

Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. March 20, 2026 According to WrestleVotes, WWE is optimistic that Bron Breakker will return in time for WrestleMania 42. However, there is a backup plan in place just in case he isn’t back for the show. He was back in time, though he wasn’t on the show. So not in time enough to book a match. Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer was told that Royce Keys won’t be part of Jelly Roll’s current angle on SmackDown with Kit Wilson, despite a recent rumor that says otherwise. Dave’s sources did not confirm that Roll is scheduled for a match at WrestleMania 42, even though that appears to be WWE’s direction right now. Keys was not part of that Roll segment. Jelly did end up having a role at Mania but not a match. Wrestling Observer Live’s Bryan Alvarez speculates that AEW commentators were a little confused about Toni Storm’s injury ang

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