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This weekend, the WWE will hold their first ever all women's pay-per-view event, Evolution in New York. The event comes after years of efforts to increase both the visibility and quality of the division that used to refer to its wrestler's as 'divas'.
The event will be a landmark occasion, as only Impact Wrestling has previously held an all-women's PPV. WWE is sure to have a number of surprises in store for us, so here are four superstars that could make returns at the historic PPV.
#4 Eva Marie
While Eva Marie may not have been the best in-ring performer, she has been one of the most notable female wrestlers of the last five years. After a high profile run in the company, Marie left in 2017, choosing to focus on pursuing new opportunities such as acting.
The 34-year-old has however fuelled talk of a return this week as she stated that she wanted to return to the WWE. Eva Marie may make a shock return at the event, however, it is unlikely that the company will give her a title due to the array of talent currently in their ranks.
#3 Awesome Kong/Kharma
After proving herself as the dominant force in TNA, Awesome Kong earned a move to the WWE in 2010. She debuted as Kharma in early 2011, however, personal issues meant that she did not feature for most the year. She made a shock return at the 2012 Royal Rumble, and this was the most noteworthy moment of a disappointing run with the company.
After leaving the WWE, the wrestler had a second stint in Impact Wrestling before securing a notable role in the Netflix show 'Glow'. Due to the failure of the Kharma character in the WWE, we may even see her character from Glow appear on Sunday as this would bring attention to both shows.
#2 Eve Torres
After making her debut through the 'Diva Search', Eve Torres arguably established herself as the face of the women's division. In a period where the Diva division was known for everything but its wrestling,
Torres managed to make some incredible progress during her three reigns as champion. The 34-year-old remains on good terms with the WWE and often has her videos featured on the official WWE YouTube channel. It looks as though everything is in place for a return for Torres in New York.
While Torres has not been in the ring for some time, a brief cameo as a surprise entrant in the battle royal would be a nice way to give her some screen-time.
#1 AJ Lee
According to official WWE polls, this is the superstar that the WWE Universe is desperate to see once again. AJ Lee was one of the pioneers that helped to kickstart the women's revolution, and she held the title on three occasions. The 31-year-old excels in the ring and she had one of the most developed characters during her spell in the WWE.
The wrestler played a huge role in transforming the women's division into what it is today, and this arguably makes AJ Lee the star most deserving of a triumphant return at Evolution. A few barriers to her participation may remain as Lee revealed in her memoir that injuries had influenced her decision to retire in 2015 and that she was placed in the crossfires due to her husband's (CM Punk) controversial departure from the company.
Even if it is just a cameo performance, we hope to see AJ Lee's contributions honored at this weekend's landmark event.
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