Most years, the pro wrestling rumor mill might ease off a little for the winter months before really heating back up again for WrestleMania season.

But that's just an impossibility this year. Not only is one of WWE's flagship shows headed to Netflix soon, the company has also revived Saturday Night's Main Event for a big event soon, too.

As such, there are massive rumblings making the rounds that involve names like The Rock. Tack on details about the how and why of Netflix programming and the usual expected buzz about surprise returns, and the mill is packed more than usual.

To help fans keep pace, here is a quick look at the most notable rumors and whether fans should buy or sell on each.

What's Up with Rock?

The Rumor

Not all that long ago, The Rock made a big return at the Bad Blood PLE...and hasn't been seen since. According to Fightful Select (h/t Randall Ortman of Cageside Seats), there was no greater plan for the segment—all involved just wanted fans to see him.

Reaction

Ok? The whole thing was weird in the moment because Rock's music hit, he came out and did his goosebumps-slapping thing, then held up a few fingers, never walked down the ramp to the ring and the show ended. But there was, at least, some hope that it was planned and hinting at something bigger.

Buy or Sell?

Buy. To get cliche, this is par for the course when it comes to Rock's involvement. Last year was as sloppy as it gets before 'Mania and risked derailing the likes of Cody Rhodes. That there's no actual plan right now seems obvious.

Rock on Netflix?

The Rumor

Surely, at least, Rock will be at Raw's debut episode of Netflix, right? According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter (h/t Ortman), the company doesn't have "official word" from Rock about his commitment.

Reaction

Regardless of his availability for 'Mania, it always felt like Rock would be involved in the Netflix debut. He does, after all, have more at stake in WWE than ever before after that TKO merger.

Buy or Sell?

Sell. This is exactly what one would leak while trying to hold back a surprise, right? Rock is going to be there because it is too important to miss and, if he's eventually committing to 'Mania, it's the perfect stage with the maximum amount of eyeballs to kick off whatever feud they do.

Speculation on Censorship on Netflix

The Rumor

Whether WWE will maintain the PG rating in the new streaming era is a hot debate. According to Wrestling Observer Radio's Bryan Alvarez (h/t Ortman), one big change is coming—they won't censor crowd chants anymore.

Reaction

This might just be the best way to do it. Actual on-screen characters cussing left and right doesn't add much to the story. But the organic, passionate reactions of fans in the buildings at shows? That's something special that is earned by the performers and shouldn't be edited.

Buy or Sell?

Buy all the stock. Censoring crowd noise and natural reactions makes the viewing experience worse and WWE has to know it. Refusing to lean into the advantages of getting off cable television would be silly.

Reason for the Recent Major Return?

The Rumor

Drew McIntyre shockingly returned and attacked Sami Zayn recently. According to PW Insider (h/t Ortman), this only happened because Bronson Reed suffered an injury at the Survivor Series PLE.

Reaction

McIntyre was inevitable. He was always going to hang around the main-event scene, too, so it's not all that shocking he returned and did what he did while CM Punk moves on to other things.

Buy or Sell?

Big sell. It's hard to see what one has to do with the other and Reed's injury doesn't sound all too serious. McIntyre's star power around this time and into the 'Mania build was a must, and some of the Bloodline saga stuff resolving at Survivor Series opened the door.

Finn Bálor Plans?

The Rumor

Finn Bálor keeps spotlighting in a major way. And that's by design, it seems. According to WrestleVotes (h/t Ortman), there is a "sustained singles push" for Bálor on the way in 2025.

Reaction

If it can happen for Damian Priest, it can certainly happen for Bálor. He's an awesome singles star and even gets the supernatural going sometimes with The Demon persona, so perhaps we see that again in the process.

Buy or Sell?

Easy buy. Bálor's faction has and will fall apart. Beyond the injury concerns, he's always been a globally renowned top singles star who seemed destined for huge singles things in WWE. He'd be a fun foil for the likes of Gunther.