[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for January 3, 2025:
Added 2025-01-03 22:30:01 +0000 UTC- The Bloodline vs. Sami Zayn, Jimmy Uso, and Braun Strowman is reported to headline tonight's SmackDown (per @WrestleVotes on X/Twitter).
- Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship is now reportedly scheduled for WrestleMania 41 (per Dave Meltzer via Wrestling Observer Newsletter).
- While nothing is finalized yet, people at the top in WWE expect The Rock to wrestle at WrestleMania 41 (per Wrestling Observer Newsletter).
- As of last week, Seth Rollins vs. Gunther is seemingly the plan for WrestleMania 41 (per WrestlePurists).
- With SmackDown moving to a new three-hour format, it's being reported that major focus will be placed on underutilized talents on the blue brand to showcase their skills on the show (per Dr. Chris Featherstone via X/Twitter).
- Samantha Irvin was reportedly backstage at AEW Dynamite: Fight For The Fallen (per PWInsider).