It isn't, we mention it on our site as well (Crossroad got added in late 2018 ).
It's just that there's no evidence for it being a stripped down version.
Like you said yourself, you "assume" it - so yes, you make it up.

I'm not claiming to be right either, I'm just telling my thoughts on this matter.
And I don't think it's very likely.
And furthermore I miss a reliable source for that info as well. It's been a rumour for years with nobody clarifying where it's coming from.