5 Superstars WWE should bring back for the Women's Royal Rumble

AJ Lee and Kaitlyn could both return as part of the upcoming 30-woman match.
AJ Lee and Kaitlyn could both return as part of the upcoming 30-woman match.

In just a few weeks, the WWE will host their second ever all-female Royal Rumble.

A follow-up from last year's Rumble, the match will give 30 women a chance to prove themselves, as well as earn a shot at either the RAW or SmackDown Women's Championship.

Last year's winner Asuka won't be competing, due to her already being a champion, meaning we are guaranteed a new winner in 2019.

But with the women's roster lacking in numbers compared to the men's roster, there won't be enough women from the main roster to cover the entire match, and whilst some may appear from NXT, even that may still not be enough.

Fortunately for WWE, they have plenty of past Superstars itching to make a comeback for the match later this month. Here are five Superstars WWE should bring back for the Women's Royal Rumble.


#5 Kaitlyn

A former Diva's Champion, Kaitlyn returned as part of the 2018 Mae Young Classic.
A former Diva's Champion, Kaitlyn returned as part of the 2018 Mae Young Classic.

Kaitlyn's time with the WWE may have been relatively brief, but she certainly packed plenty into her years with the company.

Appearing on season 3 of the original NXT, Kaitlyn won the entire contest, earning herself a contract, and later capturing the Diva's Championship on RAW's 20th anniversary in 2013.

Losing the title months later, Kaitlyn left the company in January 2014. She later returned to compete in the 2018 Mae Young Classic, where she was eliminated in the second round by Mia Yim.

Impressing in her return, it's not too far-fetched to believe Kaitlyn has been approached about returning at the Rumble. If so, the fitness model and entrepreneur would be a great fit, and would certainly give a boost of nostalgia to fans who watched years ago.

#4 Molly Holly

Molly Holly was one of the entrants in last year's Rumble.
Molly Holly was one of the entrants in last year's Rumble.

Speaking of nostalgia, Molly Holly is considered one of the most under-rated women in WWE history. A proficient worker, Holly was often overlooked for other Superstars, though she did enjoy some stints as Women's Champion.

Her most memorable moment though (and that's saying something when you remember she was once a superhero) came at WrestleMania 20, when, upon failing to regain the Women's Championship, Molly had her head shaved bald.

Known as one of the nicest Superstars outside the ring, Holly could easily trade in her charity clothes for her old attire and bust some skulls again with her Molly-Go-Round.

One of just a handful of women to win the Hardcore Championship, Holly certainly has what it takes to win in matches such as the Rumble, even if she was to be a dark horse for the match.

#3 Vickie Guerrero

Guerrero was one of the most booed heels in recent WWE history.
Guerrero was one of the most booed heels in recent WWE history.

There has never been a woman in wrestling history, who was able to get a negative response from the crowd quite like Vickie Guerrero.

With her shrill voice, cry of EXCUSE ME! and occasional flouting of fairness as GM, Guerrero made her own name after being offered a job with the company following the passing of her husband Eddie.

With very little wrestling skill, Guerrero's appearance would presumably be a repeat of last year's, which saw the former GM shriek to all her opponents, before being eliminated.

Even if her appearance at the 2019 Rumble was just the same, it would still be a great spot, and a heartwarming moment for Guerrero, who left the company in 2014.

And who knows, perhaps Vickie could shock the world and get an elimination in this year's Rumble match?

#2 Victoria

Victoria announced that she will retire from wrestling in 2019.
Victoria announced that she will retire from wrestling in 2019.

In case you missed the news, former WWE Superstar Victoria announced that 2019 will be her final year in the squared circle before her retirement.

Making her debut as Victoria in 2002, she certainly impressed fans, winning the Women's Championship just four months after her debut, in a hardcore match.

Becoming a beloved babyface, Victoria would be one of the company's longest tenuring female Superstars, leaving in early 2009.

With her retirement coming up shortly, it would be great of WWE to give her one final payday by having her compete in the Women's Rumble.

With massive success in both WWE and Impact (where she competed as Tara), Victoria would be a welcome return, and given the fact that she can still very much go, would be someone who could eliminate multiple opponents in the upcoming Rumble match.

#1 AJ Lee

AJ Lee's return would be a shocking moment at the Rumble.
AJ Lee's return would be a shocking moment at the Rumble.

Perhaps the most interesting on this list, AJ Lee left the WWE at just the wrong time.

Leaving in April 2015, the former Divas Champion was just a handful of months away from the Women's Revolution, with fans missing out on dream matches of her against the likes of Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch.

The WWE are reportedly very keen to work with her again, with Vince McMahon rumored to have called her personally to get the former RAW GM back for Evolution.

Whilst Lee obviously didn't appear at Evolution, a one-night return from her at the Royal Rumble would be incredible to see. One of the most beloved Divas of her time, it would be interesting to see how AJ handles the women of today's WWE, most of whom she never got a chance to face.

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