3 WWE Superstars who could return after WrestleMania 36 and 2 who could retire

WrestleMania 36 will be the first pay-per-view in WWE history to happen over two nights.

This year’s WrestleMania will be quite different. With no live audience, WWE has a huge task on their hands to make this show interesting. Quite a few Superstars have returned for this PPV and for some, it could very well be their last.

Each year, after the Shows of Shows, WWE shake up everything from their roster to the storylines. Superstars make their returns while others bid goodbyes. This year isn’t going to be any different. In this article, we are presenting 3 WWE Superstars who could return after WrestleMania 36 and 2 who could retire from in-ring competition.

#3 Could return: Ronda Rousey

Had the pleasure of running into the pioneer that definitely also inspired my interest in the sport. Great to see you @rondarousey. @wwe pic.twitter.com/IipeX4ZK1Y

— Cain Velasquez (@cainmma) March 5, 2020

Ronda Rousey has away from the WWE ring for almost a year now. Recently, she was spotted at WWE's HQ. It’s possible that Rousey was there to discuss her in-ring return which could happen as early as next month.

As we know, Shayna Baszler will take on Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 36. The Rowdy One is a friend of Baszler and the nemesis of Lynch and as such, we cannot possibly rule out an interference during the match from The Rowdy One.

Even if that isn’t going to be the case, there’s a strong possibility that Ronda will return to WWE after WrestleMania. Her contact is up for next year and she’ll have to return to the company for another match. The former RAW Women’s Champion wants to return to the ring once again but only time will tell when that’s going to take place.

Will she continue her rivalry with Becky Lynch? Or could she face her real-life friend Shayna Baszler for the title?

#2 Could retire: John Cena

Do you think it'll be Cena's final match in WWE?

John Cena returned to SmackDown to announce that he will not be taking part in WrestleMania 36. But then, when The Fiend came and laid down a challenge, Cena accepted it much to the delight of the WWE Universe.

There has been a lot of speculation that this could be Cena’s final match in WWE before he retires. Even WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley believes the same. The Fiend has recently lost his Universal Championship and he’ll need this victory more than anything else.

Cena has already said in interviews that he doesn’t see himself wrestling for a long time because of his age, health and commitments outside of WWE. This could be the reason he hangs his boots if he loses his match against Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 36. But don't be too surprised if The Cenation Leader defeats The Fiend.

Since Cena doesn’t wrestle more than 1-2 matches per year (his last being on RAW, January 2019), a retirement does seem likely.

#2 Could return: Lars Sullivan

The Freak could return soon to WWE

It’s been nearly a year since Lars Sullivan has been out of action due to knee injury but it is expected that he will be ready to return soon. When Sullivan first made his main roster debut, WWE decided to push him immediately. But in the past few months, he has found himself embroiled in several controversies due to his actions in the past. For this reason, several fans believe that he won’t receive another push in WWE. Here’s what Dave Meltzer said about the matter:

“Another name who should be ready but whose future is uncertain is Lars Sullivan. Sullivan underwent knee reconstruction surgery in June, so should be ready fairly soon. His name hasn’t been mentioned at all of late.”

Right now, there’s no storyline for Sullivan but we could expect WWE to bring him back after WrestleMania. Though there is nothing about how the Creative will book his return, we do hope that his past won’t affect his future.

#1 Could retire: Goldberg

Goldberg vs Roman Reigns

Goldberg will defend his Univeral Championship against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania this year. He’s expected to lose the title to Reigns and then hang his boots soon after. While appearing on Total Slam Podcast, Goldberg revealed that he has talked with his agent about having a match in Israel and retiring there. But because WWE doesn't do shows there, it's probably never going to happen.

Instead, Goldberg could choose to retire from WWE after WrestleMania. He put up a poor match against The Undertaker at Super ShowDown 2019 and given that he isn't getting any younger, it may be the best time for him to retire.

The Universal Champion has already achieved everything in his career and there's nothing left for him to prove. Probably his retirement is the reason WWE decided to do Roman Reigns vs Goldberg at The Grandest Stage of Them All.

After losing the title to Reigns, Goldberg could return to SmackDown after WrestleMania and bid farewell to the WWE Universe.

#1 Could return: Nia Jax

Nia Jax is almost ready to return

Since WrestleMania 35, Nia Jax hasn’t had a match in WWE and has been out due to knee injuries. But latest reports suggest that Jax could return sooner than later. PWInsider initially reported that she would join the SmackDown brand upon her return. But Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter said that the former RAW Women’s Champion will stay on the Red brand.

Nia Jax has been medically cleared to return after reconstructive surgery on both knees. It’s just a question of when they want to start her back and where. Right now she’s earmarked for Raw, and not Smackdown as has been reported in many places.

It wouldn’t be too shocking if Nia Jax forms another heel alliance in WWE and challenge for the Women’s Tag Team Championship, which we think would be on the shoulders of Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross after WrestleMania. Alternatively, she could also be used in a RAW Women’s Championship rivalry after ‘Mania 36. If Shayna Baszler wins the title, then Jax could have an exciting match with her.