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When it comes to WWE bringing people back, we have seen a lot this year. EC3 showed up at Takeover Philadelphia, Lashley is set for a return at some point. The Royal Rumble matches had plenty of memorable returns. But there are some returns we really want to see but haven't gotten the chance to yet.
Now fans aren't asking for these returns just to get a good crowd reaction out of them, we are asking for them to be back on TV every week. To shake up the current rosters and possibly set up dream matches after dream matches.
Sadly stars like Kenny Omega and Cody Rhodes won't be coming in anytime soon. They have commitments to Ring of Honor and New Japan. We wouldn't want them to break those commitments.
Regardless of if and how WWE is able to get these returns, here are some who should come back this year.
#5 Damien Sandow
Sandow hasn't wrestled since January of 2017. Not just WWE, but wrestling altogether. He's been busy with projects outside of wrestling. But a return to WWE would be great for him. He would be a great fit on SmackDown.
As much as we would like to see him in the main event scene, WWE probably wouldn't put him there. But he would be a great fit in the mid-card picture. Imagine a feud between him and Bobby Roode for the United States Title. That's money right there.
He would blend well with the talent on SmackDown. Guys like Rusev, Roode and even Randy Orton could be a great fit as Sandow is great on the mic and in the ring.
#4 Rey Mysterio
To be fair, he has been on our screens already for WWE this year. But not for a one-off appearance. Rey would be a great fit for 205 Live if WWE were to put him there. A main event run would be a great watch as well.
AJ Styles vs Rey Mysterio or Shinsuke Nakamura vs Rey Mysterio both scream money. Both are main event worthy matches. Rey coming back opens up so many dream match possibilities.
He is currently set for a match for New Japan in March, so a return would most likely happen after WrestleMania. Fans clearly want him back. His return at this year's Royal Rumble has gotten over 10 million views on YouTube. So, it would be great to see him again.
#3 Christian
Sadly, Christian's wrestling days are behind him because of his history of concussions, but a return would be great for him. If he doesn't wrestle, then putting him in a manager role would also be fun to watch.
The idea of him helping younger talent is a great opportunity for anyone he would be paired with. If Daniel Bryan were to leave, Christian taking his place as a General Manager would be worthy of a watch!
He deserves some kind of final run with WWE. Something that would lead to a well deserved Hall of Fame induction. His last memory of the WWE shouldn't be him not being able to wrestle anymore. It should be something the fans will remember.
#2 Trish Stratus
The idea of her coming back for one final run would be great! WWE could add another chapter to her feud with Mickie James or one last Title run would be a worth watch. She looked really good when she showed up at the first ever Women's Royal Rumble match.
We always talk about dream matches for the male wrestlers, but what about the ladies!? Stratus facing stars like Sasha Banks or Alexa Bliss would be a fantastic watch. The story they could tell would be fantastic and another feather in the cap for the Women's Revolution.
Sadly, WWE is doing much with Mickie James currently for the veteran spot. Trish would be great to fill that role.
#1 Batista
When Batista returned in 2014, it wasn't a good run. WWE made it very obvious that he was going to win the Royal Rumble. After fans were demanding Daniel Bryan to be in the main event spot, plans changed for Batista. He would lose three PPV's in a row and then leave.
He left to have a pretty good movie career, but the itch to come back has gotten to Batista. It's not a secret that he had an interest in returning, so let him. But the only request is that he shouldn't be shoved into the main event scene right away.
If he were to go to RAW, let him feud with the likes of the Miz or even Braun Strowman. On SmackDown Live, he could feud for the United States Championship, whoever that may be if and when he comes back!
