5 WWE Hall of Famers that should return

The WWE Hall of Fame has received a great deal of criticism over the years, but in recent times, the company have taken certain steps to ensure that the credibility of the Hall improves. While you could argue about the success of that, there's no debating that some of the best professional wrestlers to have ever stepped inside a squared circle have been inducted.

As such, there are a handful that we'd love nothing more than to see return. Some we'd like to see compete, whereas others we'd like to see come back in a managerial role or perhaps even just for a one-off appearance. Usually, an induction signifies the end of the performer's career, but in our books, it could be just the beginning.

So with that being said, here are five WWE Hall of Famers that we believe should make their return.

#1 Hulk Hogan

While the controversy surrounding Hulk Hogan over the last few years has been well documented, that doesn't mean the rumours haven't been floating around regarding his eventual return to WWE. It's something that has been brought up on several different occasions in the media, and for the most part, the company are more than willing to address it.

There seem to have been a few missed opportunities regarding bringing him back as of late, but there's still time to get it done. While we don't condone any of his prior actions, it'd be a shame if the man who helped to take this business to a whole new level never steps foot inside a WWE ring again.

#2 Goldberg

While his reaction to his Hall of Fame induction didn't exactly make many believe he'd be interested in a return to in-ring competition, you just never know what Goldberg is going to do next. His run in late 2016 and early 2017 certainly took everyone by surprise and despite many fans booing him towards the end of his second tenure with WWE, his feud with Brock Lesnar was certainly interesting to watch.

We'd love to see him square off against someone like Braun Strowman or Roman Reigns in one 'final' match, if only for the spectacle of it all. Goldberg is an icon in this industry courtesy of his time in WCW alone, and he needs to be recognised for everything that he's done. You could argue that happened during his speech on the Raw after Mania, but in our minds, it wasn't enough.

#3 Ted DiBiase

This may seem like an odd or random selection, but who doesn't love the Million Dollar Man? Ted DiBiase has done some great things throughout the course of his career, and while he's certainly not at an age where he can actually wrestle, he's still got that natural wit and personality that would make him a high-level manager.

A mid-card talent, whether it be male or female, would benefit greatly from having DiBiase by their side - especially if they don't possess great mic skills. Ted could have a run similar to that of Paul Ellering down in NXT, whereby he greatly improves the overall quality of a group by his sheer presence alone. Sure, he may not be interested in that kind of thing, but it'd be fun to see nonetheless.

#4 Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus is one of the most popular female superstars in the history of the business, and that's just a fact. She was initially brought into the fold as a valet, but before long, she grew into one of the most well-rounded performers on the entire main roster. Her look was great, she was solid in the ring, and she just seemed to connect with the crowd whether it be as a babyface or a heel.

We saw earlier this year in the first-ever women's Royal Rumble match that she's still got what it takes to compete, and at times, she was even outshining some of today's stars. Stratus is busy doing many things away from professional wrestling, but right now, both Raw and SmackDown Live could benefit from her presence.

#5 Beth Phoenix

Beth Phoenix hasn't exactly been a stranger to the WWE Universe in recent years with her Hall of Fame induction and commentary work, but let's be honest, those aren't the roles we want to see her in. Phoenix did a great job during the women's Royal Rumble back in January, and similarly to Trish, she still looked like she could hold her own inside the squared circle.

At the age of 37 she's still in the prime of her career, and seeing the Glamazon come back for one last run could do wonders for the women's division. Beth was one of the biggest draws in female wrestling a few years back, and while her run at the top wasn't as long as we'd have liked it to be, she certainly made a lasting impression.

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