4 WWE Legends Who Could Take Over As Raw GM In 2019

In the absence of Kurt Angle, Baron Corbin has been given the role of the on-screen boss of Monday Night Raw, and I think it's pretty safe to say that he probably won't last that long in the spot.

To be honest, the heel general manager thing is a bit old, as WWE has been doing some variation of a heel authority figure ever since the success of the Vince McMahon vs. Steve Austin feud. But, I think I speak for everyone when I say that it's time to give up on the heel authority figure, because it's been nearly two decades since WWE has had one that adds to the show.

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If WWE is going to replace Corbin with a new boss of Monday Night Raw, I think they'll do so in the beginning of next year, or perhaps they'll do it the night after WrestleMania 35. But, sooner or later, someone else will be in Corbin's spot, and here are 4 WWE legends who could fill that role.

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#4 - Sting

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WWE hasn't used Sting on television at all since he retired during his Hall of Fame speech back in 2016. But they could, and maybe should use him as the new general manager of Raw if they're looking for a big personality to fill that role.

The biggest issue with Sting coming back to be the new Raw GM would be that everyone will think that there's a chance he'll wrestle again, which probably isn't going to happen. Of course, this would probably be the case if any WWE legend came back as the general manager of Raw, but I think of all the names on this list, the fans would want to see him in one more match, particularly against The Undertaker, more than the following three names on this list.

But whether he wrestles again or not, the former WCW World Heavyweight Champion would be a fantastic choice if WWE wants a new general manager of Raw.

#3 - Matt Hardy

Over the weekend, Matt Hardy posted a video called "TIME TO GO HOME" which you can see above if you haven't already. To sum up the video, it looks like Matt's in-ring career might be over, although I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back after some time off for one more tag team run with his brother Jeff.

But if wrestling isn't in Matt Hardy's future, then WWE could use him as the new Raw GM. Also, to add something new to the position of authority role, he could do his "Woken" character, which would probably be a breath of fresh air.

Even if he doesn't end up using the "Woken" or "Broken" gimmick as the GM, he'd still be a great choice, especially if WWE didn't turn him into a heel authority figure.

#2 - Edge

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Edge is one of the most popular WWE stars of the modern era, and even though, in my opinion, he was far better as a heel than he was as a babyface, I think he'd make for a great babyface general manager.

Unlike with everyone else on this list, I think that the fans wouldn't expect Edge to wrestle another match because of how his career ended. Also, most of the WWE fans probably know that if he could've come back for another match, he probably would've by now.

They could also bring in Christian, who is also retired, to be the co-general manager on Raw since the two have great chemistry together and would probably be very entertaining in the role.

#1 - Hulk Hogan

WWE just recently reinstated Hulk Hogan into their Hall of Fame, which pretty much means that it's only a matter of time before the former WWE and WCW World Heavyweight Champion makes his return to television.

Even though he's kept himself in pretty good shape throughout the years, it's highly unlikely that WWE will allow him to have another match, but featuring him as the new general manager of Raw would be the perfect role for the "Hulkster."

If WWE does bring Hogan back as the general manager of the red brand, the best place to do it would be either at WrestleMania 35, or the night after the event, where he'd surely get a gigantic reaction from the fans.