3 WWE legends who should return for one more match and 3 that should stay retired

There's nothing quite like the return of a legend in WWE.

If done right, a legend's return can be a great boost of nostalgia, whilst also allowing dream matches between past and present stars, as well as helping educate and elevate the modern wrestlers.

However, not all returns are created equal, and though some comebacks such as Shawn Michaels in 2002, or The Hardy Boyz two years ago were great, there have been some flops along the way.

Looking ahead, there's plenty of Superstars who fans would love to see lace up their boots one more time, and some that fans would rather leave on the bench.

Here are three WWE legends that should come back for one more match, as well as two legends that should stay retired.

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#3: One more match: Diamond Dallas Page

The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion has remained in great shape thanks to his own personal brand of Yoga

Diamond Dallas Page joined the wrestling world in his 30s, a period where many wrestlers begin to slow down.

Undeterred by his age, Page rose to prominence, becoming a three-time WCW World Champion and though his brief stint in the WWE didn't see the same highs, DDP was always enjoyable to watch.

Now at the age of 63 years old, Page is still in fantastic shape, thanks to his healthy living and own brand of DDP Yoga.

With that in mind, a return to the ring for DDP would be an epic sight to see, and would mean a lot for the Hall of Famer.

Helping save the lives of Jake Roberts, Scott Hall and others, one final hurrah seems only fitting for the master of the diamond cutter. Bang!

#3: Stay retired: Kevin Nash

Nash briefly returned to the ring during the Summer of 2011, feuding with friend Triple H

With a near-year long reign as WWF Champion, and one of the founding members of the New World Order, Kevin Nash earned his spot in the WWE Hall of Fame, when he was inducted in 2015.

Despite being an accomplished star, Nash was never the best wrestler, often helped to better matches by opponents like Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker, but made up for this on the mic.

Aged 60 years old, Nash isn't the oldest person on this list, but his series of torn quads does make him a liability in the ring in 2019.

At this point, he has little to nothing of value to contribute between the ropes, and could risk derailing younger stars, as arguably happened when he got involved with CM Punk in 2011.

#2: One more match: Kane

Kane has settled in comfortably in his new role as Knox County Mayor.

As the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, Glen Jacobs may have fitted in comfortably in the world of politics, but we feel that the fire still burns deep within the surface.

For over 20 years, Kane dominated the WWE, becoming one of the company's most recognisable stars, capturing several top titles and having some major feuds before his rise to the political office late last year.

Despite these limitations, Kane is enough of a longstanding, iconic character, that he does deserve some sort of send-off in one big angle, or a final match. It would be sad to think of someone who contributed so much to the WWE landscape across two decades simply fading away, never to be seen again.

A farewell match against his brother The Undertaker seems to be fitting, as Kane debuted back in 1997, at the Deadman's expense.

#2: Stay retired: Kurt Angle

Angle lost to Baron Corbin at WrestleMania

As someone who grew up with the Ruthless Aggression era, there were few stars I admired more than Kurt Angle.

Not just an incredible athlete, the Olympian was a master on the mic, able to be deathly serious and at times, hilariously funny. And though I was happy when Angle returned to WWE in 2017, his matches haven't exactly been stellar.

At times, it seems Kurt has struggled in the ring with various Superstars, a far cry from his days as the Wrestling Machine over a decade prior.

Losing his farewell match at WrestleMania 35, Angle is now retired, and though he'll always be one of my favourites, it's for the best. Staying retired will give fans more time to think about his classic bouts against the likes of Eddie Guerrero and Brock Lesnar, rather than the worrisome affairs of recent memory.

#1: One more match: Sting

The Stinger has said he would return to the ring to face The Undertaker one time

When Sting announced his retirement at the WWE Hall of Fame 2016, it came as a blow to many fans.

Just a few months prior, the Stinger had competed for the WWE Championship against Seth Rollins, and though fans knew he was hurt, no-one expected the injury suffered to be this bad.

Since then, Sting has stayed away from the ring, but has said he would come back, but for one special opponent: The Undertaker.

Last week, fans speculated that a match between the two could be in the works, and though the vague social media post put out by WWE ended up being the pilot of their new what-if series of videos, it's clear that many people, including the Stinger himself, want a match against the Phenom to happen.

#1: Stay retired: Hulk Hogan

The controversial former WWE Champion is arguably the biggest star in wrestling history

Arguably the biggest star in all of wrestling history, Hulk Hogan may also be the most controversial figure in the industry too.

To some, he remains the champion of Hulkamania, a symbol of the red, white and blue, whilst to others, he is a vile man, who politicked his way to the top, often at the expense of more deserving Superstars.

Never known for being technically gifted in the ring, Hogan's name has only been sullied further in recent years following the leaking of racist comments made by the Hulkster, and though he has been brought back to WWE thanks in part to his charitable work since, many haven't forgiven him.

With this recent controversy tainting Hogan's already controversial image, don't expect any bodyslams or leg drops by the Immortal one any time soon.