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Many superstars associated with WWE haven't been seen on-screen for quite some time. Across the roster, there are stars who are currently off television for multiple reasons, including injuries, pregnancies, and more.
There are some performers whose absences are very certainly felt by the WWE Universe. There have been many stars who fans expected to make an appearance at WrestleMania 37, but did not grace the event.
The pay-per-view was the first to be held in front of fans since Elimination Chamber 2020. Despite some popular stars being absent from the event, fans got to see a brief moment from 2020 Hall of Fame inductees The Bella Twins on stage with Bayley.
Despite some teases from big names themselves, there are still many that haven't been seen on-screen for quite some time. Understandably, these could be big impactful returns that WWE may want to hold off on until audiences are back.
Here are five stars who may not appear in WWE until fans return.
#5 WWE RAW star Keith Lee
RAW star Keith Lee hasn't been seen on television since early February. The former NXT Champion hasn't had the best of luck in 2021. He was initially away from screens in January after his fiance, Mia Yim (also known in WWE as RECKONING) tested positive for COVID-19.
Lee was also scheduled to face Riddle and Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship in a Triple Threat match. However, he was pulled due to injury, and Riddle won the title.
Judging by Lee's activity online, he seems to be eager to return to WWE. Lee is somewhat of a fan favorite among the WWE Universe, and it would be great to see him return soon.
Because of his status among fans, WWE may want to hold off on Lee's return until crowds are back for good. Fans are thought to be returning to WWE later in 2021, so there may not be much time to wait.
#4 Multi-time WWE world champion Edge
Former WWE Champion Edge started 2021 with a big Royal Rumble return. He entered in the No. 1 spot and won the entire match after last eliminating Randy Orton. This was his second Royal Rumble win, and it came on the 11th anniversary of his first.
Edge then went on to main event the second night of WrestleMania 37 with Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan. The trio battled it out for the WWE Universal Championship, and Reigns ultimately came out on top.
Following WrestleMania 37, Edge has not been seen on WWE television. According to reports, Edge is contracted to take part in just a handful of matches each year.
This could mean that WWE would prefer for the Rated-R Superstar to only compete at the biggest events of the year. That would be understandable given how much of a draw he is amongst fans of different eras in WWE.
It would be fantastic to see Edge return when crowds come back to WWE.
#3 Former WWE Universal Champion The Fiend
"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt has been one of the most talked-about WWE Superstars in recent years. During Wyatt's WWE stint in this current persona, he has been Universal Champion and has headlined multiple pay-per-views.
At TLC in December 2020, The Fiend was set on fire by Randy Orton. Following this, The Fiend stayed off-screen for months. Alexa Bliss appeared to take his place in the Randy Orton feud before his return at Fastlane, with a new appearance.
Orton and The Fiend then faced off again at WrestleMania 37, opening night two of the event in a match that proved controversial with fans.
The Fiend returned to his previous look and was accompanied by Alexa Bliss to the ring. Towards the end of the match, Bliss transformed, with black liquid running down her face. This distracted The Fiend and caused him to lose to Orton, which was booed by fans in attendance.
Since then The Fiend has not been seen on television, and Bliss appears to have taken over his role on Monday Night RAW. One reason for this could be that WWE are holding off on appearances for The Fiend until fans return.
#2 Multi-time WWE world champion John Cena
When John Cena was a full-time member of the WWE roster, he became one of the biggest and most popular superstars at the time. He was a multiple-time champion.
Cena has since crossed over to become a mainstream star, something that not many WWE Superstars manage to achieve. Like The Rock, John Cena is currently enjoying a successful Hollywood career.
John Cena was last seen on WWE screens at WrestleMania 36. On the show, he fought in a cinematic Firefly Funhouse match against The Fiend.
Many fans suspected that he would make an appearance at this year's event, but that did not come to fruition, making it the first WrestleMania he had missed for quite some time.
Given John Cena's crossover appeal, WWE may want to wait for events with fans in attendance to bring him back. Cena's busy schedule may also be a part of this, as he missed WrestleMania 37 due to him filming HBO Max series Peacemaker in Canada.
It would be great to see John Cena back in WWE in some capacity, even if it would be just a one-off pay-per-view appearance.
#1 Former WWE RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch hasn't been seen on WWE television since May 2020, when she announced her pregnancy. In her parting segment before going on maternity leave, Lynch relinquished the RAW Women's Championship to Asuka, who had won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match the night before.
Over the past few months, fans have been speculating about when Becky Lynch will make her return to WWE screens. Lynch herself has even posted hints on social media. On the night of the Royal Rumble, she posted a photo of the backstage curtain, leaving many thinking that she may return.
In the build-up to WrestleMania 37, Becky Lynch once again sent fans into a frenzy by dropping hints about her return. She posted a photo to her Instagram of herself working out in Tampa, Florida, where WrestleMania 37 was taking place.
Given Becky Lynch's status as one of WWE's biggest stars, it is understandable that they may wait until fans return to bring her back.
Up until her departure, Becky Lynch was the face of WWE and a 2K cover star. Her return will be a huge moment and it would be fantastic to have fans there for it.
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