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As we approach both 'The Horror Show at Extreme Rules' from WWE and Slammiversary from Impact Wrestling this weekend, one has to admit that there is a lot more buzz around the latter, and there is a good reason for it.
It has been confirmed that there will be a mystery opponent in the main event of Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary where a brand new Champion will be crowned and from the sound of it, it could very well be a former WWE star.
Yes, owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a whole collective of WWE Superstars was let go in April and their non-compete clause ends when Slammiversary airs. It has also been confirmed that a former Impact Wrestling Champion will show up at Slammiversary, although it's not been made clear if this is the same person in the main event or not.
Now that the stage has been set, let's examine the potential contenders for the said spot.
#5 WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle shows up at Slammiversary to put over a younger superstar
Kurt Angle's name is one that is synonymous with WWE, where he is one of the most iconic superstars in the history of the company. But, he also won the Impact Wrestling World Championship on multiple occasions and could certainly show up at Slammiversary. Kurt Angle was one of the many names released from his contract in April and the three-month no compete clause ends by the time that Slammiversary comes around.
Even though Kurt Angle could potentially become the new Impact Wrestling Champion at Slammiversary and go on to still have some good matches in the roster, just like Ken Shamrock is doing, the WWE legend could also put over a younger star in a big way. For someone like Trey to pin him, would do wonders for his career.
#4 WWE and TNA Hall of Famer Sting shows up at Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary for that one last run
It may be unfair to call Sting a WWE star because he only had 3 matches in the company, one of which resulted in the end of his wrestling career. Why I'm saying that he can show up at Slammiversary 2020 is because he has maintained that he can still go even after he has been told that his career is over.
Sting is a globally recognized Superstar who is in great shape despite his age and there's always a chance to do matches in a safe manner especially if you consider that Impact Wrestling (with Lucha Underground) was the first company to embrace the cinematic format, even before WWE did.
If Sting shows up at Slammiversary and becomes the Impact Wrestling World Champion, a lot of curious minds and souls will tune in to check out what's up with the company again, even if there's some flak for him wrestling at his age.
Is this a return you'd want to see, folks?
#3 Eric Young returns at Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary after what was a forgettable WWE run
Those of our readers who only watched Eric Young in the WWE main roster probably do not have an idea with regard to just how talented the man is and how important he was to the Impact Wrestling locker room. It may be time for Young to remind the world that his WWE world doesn't really define him by returning at Slammiversary and maybe even becoming the world champion at Slammiversary.
Eric Young is a former TNA World Heavyweight Champion and at the glorious age of 40, one could argue that some of his best days in the pro wrestling business are yet to come. He could be the mystery opponent for Ace Austin, Trey, and Eddie Edwards and mix it up with the new generation, reminding us of how good Eric Young was and can still be.
SAnitY, an act that was immensely over in NXT did not fare nearly as well in the WWE main roster for no fault of their own, and it may be time for Eric Young to script a new chapter in his career.
#2 EC3 shocks the world after becoming the Impact Wrestling Champion at Slammiversary following his unfortunate WWE run
If EC3 does return to Impact Wrestling at Slammiversary, after what was a very underwhelming WWE run, I have no doubt at all that he will be crowned the brand new World Champion. This stems from the fact that he is a very talented individual, and the former WWE star has been the Impact Wrestling World Champion on two occasions already and will be looking to repeat the feat at Slammiversary 2020.
With all due respect to the other men in the match- Eddie Edwards, Ace Austin, and Trey, Impact Wrestling needs a big name to show up at Slammiversary and stun the world with a shocking headline so that people start watching the product once more. EC3, despite how his WWE run panned out, is a globally renowned star, and his presence may bring lapsed fans back to the product.
Trouble could walk into the doors of Impact Wrestling once again at Slammiversary when the iconic theme song plays on the speakers yet again.
#1 WWE and TNA Hall of Famer Bully Ray returns to Impact Wrestling at Slammiversary 2020, becomes the new World Champion
Bully Ray is rightfully in the WWE Hall of Fame for his contributions to the business as a member of the Dudley Boys, one of the greatest tag teams of all time, but fans also remember his amazing run in TNA/Impact Wrestling with fondness. Ray is no longer associated with Ring of Honor because his contract with the company expired and the former WWE legend could certainly make quite a splash in the main event of Slammiversary.
He is a former TNA World Heavyweight Champion and also won the Tag Team Championship on several occasions with Brother Devon. For him to become the brand new champion or even show up, and put over a young star like Trey could be a big deal.
So, which of these former WWE stars could show up at Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary you think?
Please list your choices in the comments section below and check out this interview with Impact Wrestling legend Eddie Edwards, who is also in the Slammiversary main event.
Bayley gives us a HUGE update on a top Superstar's upcoming return RIGHT HERE.
