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Vince McMahon is an astute businessman and a madman at the same time. If he likes a wrestler, he can go to any length to support him. In case, the wrestler decides to cross path he definitely does not like it. There have been several wrestlers who quit the company due to their confrontation with Vince. Some have also left due to health reasons or to pursue other interests.
There are few names whom the WWE boss would want to have back in WWE while for some, he would be happy they are gone. We have discussed those wrestlers here.
#4 Wants: Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho fought for almost two decades in WWE before he returned to NJPW in 2017. Everyone, including Vince McMahon, were surprised since he and the WWE boss shared a good relationship with each other. It was reported his contract had expired with WWE and he was a "free agent." After this, he appeared in AEW promotions and signed contracts with them.
This would have definitely hurt Vince since AEW has positioned itself as a solid competition against WWE. Jericho has not been blacklisted in WWE for the simple reason he might rejoin WWE once his contract with AEW is over.
#3 Wants: Goldberg
Goldberg did not have a successful first run with WWE. He spent just one year with WWE and left it in 2004 after defeating Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XX. When he rejoined WWE in 2016, according to the Something To Wrestle podcast, Bruce Prichard said Vince was skeptical about signing Goldberg as he did not want to fight full-time.
Vince, however, changed his mind and signed him for a short deal. Goldberg got inducted into 'WWE Hall of Fame' in 2018. It is highly probable Vince gave him this huge honor to lure him into signing a full-time deal and have him back in the ring at the first available opportunity.
#2 Wants: Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes has been an asset for WWE, but they wasted his talent by downgrading him to the Stardust gimmick under which he had difficulty getting TV time. Since his departure from WWE, he has created a niche for himself. He exhibited a maverick entrepreneurial spirit and is currently one of the executive vice-presidents at AEW.
They have been able to fill the stadium with their innovative themes and gimmicks. Vince would certainly be repenting his decision to let him go. Rhodes is definitely one wrestler he wants back.
#1 Wants: Rey Fenix
Vince always loved Rey Mysterio and is always on the lookout for a wrestler like him. There are luchadors like Gran Metalik and Kalisto, but WWE has been unable to fill the gap left behind by Mysterio. He was relatable, talented, and thrived in the heavyweight division. Rey Fenix is probably one of the luchadors who can take his place.
He is fearless and can fly high in the ring. Vince would definitely want to have a wrestler with a big heart. We may hear soon Vince signed him for WWE.
#2 Doesn't Want Back: Paul London
Everyone knows the Vince McMahon/limousine storyline was one of the biggest thing to happen in 2007, but it did not play out correctly due to the death of Chris Benoit and his family around the same time. When the WWE boss was walking to his demise, the entire locker room was supposed to look despondent. Paul London, however, sported the biggest smile which made Vince fire him.
Post his WWE exit he has spent his life trash-talking about Vince and the company. It has not helped him in anyway, so we expect London would not be welcomed at WWE.
#1 Doesn't Want: Bret Hart
The Montreal Screwjob made Bret Hart leave the company for good but turned Vince into a villainous boss character on TV. They have buried their hatchet, but the tension between the two men will never go away. Hart is still critical about the WWE in his interviews. In fact, the Hitman has nothing positive to say about Vince and his days at the WWE.
It seems the company would not want to have him back simply for the reason he does not want to be there.
