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Regardless of how or why somebody has left WWE, it has been made clear over the last few decades that the door is usually open for them to return one day in some capacity.
Bruno Sammartino and The Ultimate Warrior are two famous examples of legendary Superstars who appeared to have burned a bridge with the company, yet both men made amends with Vince McMahon before being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
As for the current WWE roster, high-profile names including Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, R-Truth and Rey Mysterio have previously left the company before making their returns a few years later.
In this article, let’s take a look at five former Superstars who have indicated that they could join the likes of Lesnar and Mysterio in returning one day.
#5 Edge
Why did Edge leave WWE?
In April 2011, Edge retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Alberto Del Rio in one of the featured matches at WrestleMania XXVII.
One week later, The Rated-R Superstar surprisingly announced his retirement on Raw after being informed by doctors that he could no longer wrestle due to the severity of his neck and back injuries.
The 2012 Hall of Fame inductee has since made sporadic appearances on WWE television, including at SummerSlam 2019, where he hit Elias with a spear on the PPV’s kickoff show.
Will Edge return to WWE?
Edge’s spear on Elias prompted speculation about whether he could make an in-ring comeback, as it had previously been thought that WWE would never allow him to get involved in any physical altercations again.
Speaking on E&C’s Pod of Awesomeness, Edge revealed that there is a chance that he could return to wrestling, but he does not think WWE’s medical team will be willing to clear him.
“To be perfectly honest, I think I could do a match tomorrow. I might be blown up but I’d be okay. It’s just from what I know with the WWE medical staff, they won’t allow. It is what it is, right?”
#4 Eva Marie
Why did Eva Marie leave WWE?
In August 2017, Eva Marie was released from her WWE contract after a four-year association with the company.
She revealed shortly after her exit that she still had a good relationship with her former employers and that she decided to move on because she wanted to pursue acting opportunities.
Will Eva Marie return to WWE?
Speaking to Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin in October 2018, Eva Marie mentioned that she is open to returning to wrestling and it is still her goal to become a WWE Women’s Champion one day.
“I feel like I do have unfinished business there. Ultimately, everyone – I think it would be silly if you didn’t say this – but, you know, you want the title.”
She also namechecked Alexa Bliss and Ronda Rousey as two opponents who she wants to go up against, while she would like to form a tag team with Maryse.
#3 Darren Young
Why did Darren Young leave WWE?
WWE released Darren Young, Emma and Summer Rae on the same day in October 2017.
Emma’s exit drew the most attention, as she was feuding with main-roster newcomer Asuka at the time, but it also came as a surprise that Young was let go after an eight-year spell with the company.
He had been away from the spotlight since January 2017 due to an elbow injury and he was never reintroduced to television.
Will Darren Young return to WWE?
Darren Young has mentioned in various interviews over the last year that he is open to performing for WWE or AEW in the future.
The former Prime Time Player said on The Roman Show in December 2018 that he was “invited back with open arms” to a WWE event in Los Angeles last year, adding that he could potentially be an ambassador for the company one day.
#2 Big Cass
Why did Big Cass leave WWE?
Big Cass returned from an eight-month ACL injury in April 2018 and immediately became involved in a rivalry with Daniel Bryan, who had only just been cleared to compete again following a three-year absence.
After defeats against Bryan at the Backlash and Money In The Bank pay-per-views, WWE surprisingly released Cass in June 2018, despite the 7-footer being booked as one of the top heels on SmackDown Live at the time.
It has since emerged that Cass was dealing with alcohol and mental health issues during his final few months with the company, and the former NXT Superstar left WWE on amicable terms after an hour-long meeting with Vince McMahon.
Will Big Cass return to WWE?
Speaking to Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin in July 2019, Big Cass discussed his in-ring comeback and revealed that he believes there is a chance he could return to WWE.
"I feel bad about that [the way he acted before his WWE exit] and I'm disappointed in myself that I let a lot of people down. I do think the door is open. It's just a matter of what I want to do [in the future]."
#1 Sting
Why did Sting leave WWE?
Sting finally competed in a WWE match for the first time in March 2015 when he was defeated by Triple H in one of the most memorable encounters at WrestleMania 31.
Six months later, the WCW icon suffered a serious neck injury against Seth Rollins at Night of Champions, leading him to announce his retirement during his Hall of Fame induction in April 2016.
Will Sting return to WWE?
Speaking to Wrestling Travel in March 2019, Sting said he would be open to coming out of retirement to face a fellow legend who he never crossed paths with in his career, The Undertaker.
"I mean, everyone knows who it would be. Taker, he’s the only guy I’d come out of retirement for now. No one else. We could just never get it together to make it happen."
Since that comment, WWE has continued to tease a possible Sting vs. The Undertaker match, with the company’s YouTube channel releasing a ‘What If?’ video in July 2019.
