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The Women's Revolution over the past few years has changed the landscape of WWE and seen a number of female wrestlers come out of retirement to be part of the show. The rise of NXT's Four Horsewomen has tempted the likes of Trish Stratus, Lita, Michelle McCool, and even Molly Holly to dust off their wrestling boots and return to the ring one more time.
Whilst the current roster of women is easily the best that WWE has ever had, there is always room for the company to bring back some former stars and it appears that there are many who are eager to oblige.
There are several former Women's Champions who have made it clear that they will await WWE's call, there are others who are not as open to returning to their old stomping ground.
#5 Wants WWE return: Eva Marie
Eva Marie was last seen in a WWE ring back in 2016 before she was suspended for violating WWE's Wellness Policy and never made her return. Marie was later released from the company and has since gone on to become successful in other fields, including acting and nutrition.
Marie was only part of the WWE's roster for around three years, and the former star has made it clear that she wants to return and has seemingly left the option open to the company.
Marie teased the return back in September whilst speaking to Jim Alexander on Reel Talker.
"WWE is always my number one. My family. They are everything. Vince, Hunter, Stephanie, they took a chance on me, as a nobody at all. They gave me opportunities to possibly become a superstar. I am just so thankful to that company and feel I have some unfinished business (if you know what I'm saying). I have no problem and see myself coming back to WWE. Stirring it up a little bit."
There were also rumors that Marie could appear as part of the WWE Draft last month, but this did not happen. It is believed that the former Diva Search contestant will make her return to the company in the near future.
#4 Doesn't want to return to WWE: Gail Kim
Whilst it should be noted that Gail Kim retired from professional wrestling back in 2019, this hasn't stopped many former female wrestlers to return to the ring. Both Trish Stratus and Lita retired in 2006 whilst Michelle McCool walked away from the company in 2011 before starting a family, but all three women have since been able to return to WWE and be part of several matches.
Gail Kim is a former Women's Champion and someone who has defined women's wrestling in IMPACT for a number of years. There's a reason that Kim is part of the IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Fame but the former Champion still holds a grudge when it comes to WWE.
Kim walked out of the company in the middle of a Women's Battle Royal back in 2011 and hasn't returned to the company since. She has made it clear on social media that despite the current Women's Revolution she would only make her return to be part of IMPACT Wrestling if the company ever made the call.
#3 Wants WWE return: Victoria
Victoria is a former Women's Champion who was arguably ahead of her time in WWE. The former star was part of some of the biggest female matches in her era and had feuds with both Trish Stratus and Lita before being released from the company and wrestling under the ring name Tara in IMPACT.
There were rumors earlier this year that Victoria was set to make her return to WWE at the Royal Rumble as one of the surprise stars in the women's match. This obviously never happened and she explained that there was never a plan for her to return.
Victoria retired from the business back in 2019, but revealed in a recent interview with Fightful that she would be open to a return if the deal was right.
“I would consider it. I would have to ask exactly what the details are. I’m not gonna go back and then just say as the girls going to the ring, “Hey, have a good match,” and that’s it, that’s my cameo. I’m not gonna go back for that. I would like to, what they say in the business, ‘get my s**t in a little bit.’ When I come in I don’t want to just be seen in the background just chit-chatting. I don’t want that. I would want to do something. I don’t have to win a match or anything like that. I don’t mind putting the girls over and stuff like that.”
Do you think Victoria could be a surprise addition to next year's WWE Royal Rumble match instead?
#2 Doesn't want to return to WWE: AJ Lee
AJ Lee was one of the most popular female wrestlers in the company throughout her time in WWE but decided to walk away from the business back in 2015 when she announced her retirement.
Lee is the wife of former World Champion CM Punk and has been successful as an author since departing from WWE. At present she is working as a comic book writer while her autobiography is being turned into a TV project.
Lee hasn't stepped into a wrestling ring in over five years, but many fans believed she would one day make her return. Sadly the former Divas Champion suffered damage to her cervical spine which was one of the main reasons why she made the decision to retire. This injury has also been one of the main reasons why Lee hasn't returned to the ring since.
Lee even reiterated the fact that she was retired back in December 2019 when she was asked about making an appearance on WWE Backstage alongside her husband.
#1 Wants WWE return: Melina
Melina was fired from WWE back in 2011 and then went on to work for a number of independent promotions all over the world. The former Women's Champion made a shock appearance as part of a backstage segment where she helped Candice Michelle to become 24/7 Champion back in 2019.
Melina has made it clear that she is open to making a return to WWE, so much so that PWInsider reported that the former Champion had re-signed with the company earlier this year.
Melina hasn't stepped in a WWE ring for almost a decade, but it appears that there could be a plan for the former star to be part of Evolution 2 if it takes place in the near future.
Melina has commented on Twitter about her current WWE status and revealed that she is open to a return but she hasn't signed a contract. Melina appears to be another former Champion that the WWE Universe would love to see in a WWE ring once again in the near future.
