'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Earlier this year at WWE Royal Rumble 2020, we saw one of the greatest returns of all time as the Rated-R Superstar, Edge, made his return to in-ring action after almost nine years. The pop that he received from the crowd was memorable and arguably one of the best moments of WWE programming this year.
Edge was not alone as we have witnessed quite a few returns this year in WWE including the likes of John Morrison and MVP, to name a few. A Superstar returning is always a special moment for him/her as well as it also provides a much-needed shock factor to the WWE programming, shaking things up.
Well, there have been quite a few WWE Superstars who have teased making a return recently. Let's take a look at five of them in this article. Be sure to comment down and let us know whom would you love to see make a comeback the most.
#5 The Boogeyman
WWE has seen several scary Superstars throughout its history but none of them have been spookier than The Boogeyman. He made his debut in 2005 and the strange gimmick of The Boogeyman eating worms and scaring his opponents with his spooky antics was very popular among the WWE Universe.
After being released by WWE in 2009, The Boogeyman has made a few occasional appearances for the company. He returned to in-ring action for one night at the 2015 Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant and later signed a legends contract with WWE later that year.
Recently, The Boogeyman teased a return to WWE through a cryptic tweet. His most recent appearance for WWE was at the RAW Reunion in 2019. If The Boogeyman does make his in-ring return, fans would love to see him go up against 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt. The two share some history as it was Wyatt who eliminated The Boogeyman from the Royal Rumble in 2015. With Halloween around the corner, we might even see him make a special appearance at the upcoming NXT Halloween Havoc show.
#4 Paige
Former WWE Superstar Paige is one of the unsung heroes of the Women's Revolution in WWE. Paige made her main roster debut on the RAW after WrestleMania XXX and defeated AJ Lee to walk out as the youngest Divas Champion in WWE history.
While she was highly talented and had a huge fan following, her career was unfortunately filled with injury issues and controversies. After multiple injuries, returns, and getting back on the shelf again, Paige announced her retirement from in-ring competition on the RAW after WrestleMania 34. The reason for the same was her neck issues, which got worse after she suffered an injury during a house show in December 2017.
Paige has since appearing for WWE in non-wrestling roles. She acted as the General Manager of SmackDown after announcing her retirement. Recently, she was one of the main contributors for WWE Backstage on FS1.
A few days ago, Paige posted the above picture on her Instagram, teasing a return by revealing that her neck feels wonderful. AEW wrestler Britt Baker also replied to the post, revealing her desire to wrestle Paige.
#3 Tyson Kidd
Tyson Kidd was one of the rising Superstars of WWE in the early 2010s. He had a great stint in NXT but his pairing with Cesaro on RAW in 2014 was well-received by the WWE Universe. Both their wrestling styles complemented each other so well, resulting in amazing spots and matches. Kidd and Cesaro even won the WWE Tag Team Championships in 2015 by defeating The Usos.
Unfortunately, Tyson Kidd suffered a massive injury during a dark match on RAW against Samoa Joe in June 2015. During the ending moments of the match, Joe picked him up for the Muscle Buster, but the spot went wrong, resulting in Kidd badly injuring his spinal cord. He later revealed that only five percent of people survive this type of injury and he was lucky to be alive.
Recently, WWE Superstar and Tyson Kidd's wife Natalya posted a video on her social media of Kidd training inside a ring. With the likes of Edge and Daniel Bryan returning from career-threatening injuries, anything can happen. Currently, Tyson Kidd works as a producer for WWE.
#2 Booker T
One of the few WWE Superstars to have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, Booker T has had a legendary wrestling career. The former World Heavyweight Champion and King of the Ring remains highly involved in WWE programming in some way or the other.
Earlier this year, Booker T teased returning to in-ring competition at the Royal Rumble match. He even openly stated that if WWE wants him to return, he'll be ready as long as they give him two weeks on warning. But nothing as such happened. Earlier, he had also expressed his and his brother Stevie Ray's desire to face The Revival, who were released by WWE in April 2020 and are the current AEW Tag Team Champions.
During one of his recent appearances on his Reality of Wrestling podcast, Booker T teased making a comeback. He revealed that he wanted to face WWE commentator Corey Graves, with whom he has had some real-life issues.
“I want to make a comeback; at 55, I want to be able to go back and finish properly.”
Booker T is in great shape and completely capable of coming back for one more match. WWE fans would surely love to see him return for a one-off.
#1 The Rock
There are hardly few WWE Superstars who can match the popularity and success of The Rock. Leaving the wrestling world to focus on his Hollywood career, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is one of the biggest movie stars in the world right now. The Brahma Bull last appeared for WWE at the premiere episode of SmackDown on FOX in 2019.
It has been quite a while since WWE Universe has been talking about a massive clash between The Rock and his cousin and the current Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. In a recent interview, The Rock stated that he would be open to that match at WrestleMania 37.
"Feels like the one that would make sense, right, would be Roman. In terms of box-office draw… I know how that conversation goes. 'Listen, here's what we're thinking. Roman beats you now at this WrestleMania. But, listen, before you guys say anything. Then on the next one… that's when… But you know what, the truth is, I would be honored not only to share the ring with Roman and to go back to the WWE. But of course, I would be honored to have him raise his hand in that one." (h/t Wrestlingnews.co)
Roman Reigns himself reacted to The Rock's comment via his Twitter. The Tribal Chief is probably in the middle of his best run in WWE as a heel and we might see him clash and possibly retire The Rock at WrestleMania 37, provided The Great One's movie schedules don't play spoilsport.
What makes Sting special? His first AEW opponent opens up RIGHT HERE.
