3 WWE Superstars who never came back after retirement and 3 who returned to wrestle again

#1 Edge (returned to in-ring action)

WWE Hall of Famer Edge is regarded by many as the biggest on-screen villain of the 2000s. His rivalries against the likes of John Cena, Batista, and The Undertaker cemented him as a top heel on the main roster, and his accomplishments speak for themselves.

Edge's injuries caught up with him in 2011 and he retired from the ring after retaining the World title at WrestleMania 27. This was one instance where many were sure that the retirement would last forever, as Edge's neck was in bad condition and a return could lead to disaster.

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It took around a decade for Edge to fully heal. He made his surprising return at the 2020 WWE Royal Rumble PPV and made it clear that he meant business. Edge went on to engage in a feud with former friend Randy Orton and defeated him in a Last Man Standing match at WrestleMania 36.

Orton evened the odds at WWE Backlash when he defeated Edge in "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever". Edge suffered an injury during the match and will reportedly be out of action for around eight months.

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Abhilash Mendhe is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda with nearly five years of experience. He completed his MBA from the Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management in 2016 and worked with multiple banking institutions, including Tech Mahindra. While he started writing WWE articles for Sportskeeda in 2019 as a hobby, it eventually became a significant part of his professional journey.

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He has interviewed prominent pro wrestling personalities like Noam Dar, Angry Miz Girl, Brendan Cobbina, and Jesse Lambert. Abhilash is a big fan of AEW star Orange Cassidy, as he believes the former International Champion’s on-screen gimmick of an extremely lazy guy resonates with him.

Given the opportunity to script WWE’s next big storyline, Abhilash would treat fans to the second installment of The Bloodline Civil War. He would book Roman Reigns to re-form The Bloodline with The Usos and Sami Zayn upon his comeback. The angle would see The Tribal Chief-led group go head-to-head with The Rock, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu in a blockbuster family feud.

When not reporting on pro wrestling, Abhilash likes to work out, go on walks, read, and explore new eateries.

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