6 Inactive WWE Superstars who could have a match in 2020 

While some WWE Superstars have called it a day and moved on with their lives, a few have only moved on to other things and just don't have the time to wrestle anymore. But then, a spark reignites the fire within them and they just get that itch to get back to the ring.

Recent news and rumors have suggested that some WWE Superstars could be coming back after being away for quite a while. Next year, they could return at the Royal Rumble or WrestleMania 36 as doing it at any other pay-per-view just wouldn't be as memorable.

Here are 6 inactive wrestlers who could have a match in 2020.

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#6 John Cena

The champ is here!

According to a recent report, John Cena is interested in doing 'something substantial' at WrestleMania 36. It's unclear what that role might be, but Cena could be looking to have a match at The Showcase of the Immortals.

Last year, he returned in his 'Dr. of Thuganomics' gimmick and interrupted Elias and handed him a beatdown for his troubles. There are several WWE Superstars that Cena could face but, it will most likely be something short and sweet.

Another way to look at this was that the last time Cena had a 'match' was at WrestleMania 34 wherein he faced The Undertaker. The match was barely 3-minutes long and saw The Deadman going over the leader of the Cenation. Perhaps, a rematch would make the most sense.

Irrespective of who Cena faces, it also showcases his importance to the WWE Universe. He's a 16-time WWE Champion and the pop he received last year was proof enough that the fans would love to have him back in the ring doing what he does best.

#5 CM Punk

Is this on the cards?

When CM Punk started chatting about pro wrestling again on WWE Backstage, the possibilities started creeping into everyone's mind. There is a thought within the WWE that Punk would want to wrestle a match again if the price was right.

It's very possible that Vince McMahon and Triple H are well aware of the attention The Best in the World could bring to the promotion. As the past has shown, McMahon has been willing to do business no matter the differences he may have had with the talent.

Perfect examples of this are people like Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and numerous others who most believed would never work in WWE again but eventually came back.

Seth Rollins is also aware of the 'Big Money' potential of the match and has actually challenged Punk. In an interview with KISS 103.5, the former revealed why he's kept provoking the latter to get back to the ring. He said,

“Well, yes, of course. Look, man. He spent five years on hiatus. Good for him, hopefully he’s got his head right. But he comes back to sit behind a desk and talk? That’s not very CM Punk. That’s not the guy that they want. That’s not what they want.”

In hindsight, it does seem plausible that Punk could take on Rollins at WrestleMania 36. The Best in the World is probably aware that a return like this would essentially be a 'one night only' type deal and he would probably want that WrestleMania main event spot that he has always chased after.

While nothing has been set in stone, anything is possible.

#4 Hulk Hogan

Will Hogan return?

Hulk Hogan's last match was in TNA/Impact Wrestling and he's felt that he never properly said goodbye to the WWE Universe. He was part of the recent Crown Jewel event where Team Hogan took on Team Flair.

It should also be noted that the legend is going into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020 with the nWo. He has also been dropping hints at social media that a return to the Hollywood Hogan character could also be happening.

Eric Bischoff recently said that Hogan is recovering from back surgery, but he is also looking better than he has in the last 15 years. In another interview, with the Los Angeles Times, Hogan did say he wanted one last match at WrestleMania and would like it to be against the company boss himself -- Vince McMahon. He said,

"I talked to Vince, and I said I really don’t know if I could live with myself knowing my last match was with TNA [Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]. If I can get fixed, I pray I can have one more match. I told Vince, ‘When I get through this back surgery, I’m going to get in the best shape of my life and we’re going to talk about me having one last retirement match."

It'll be interesting if everything goes according to plan. Their last match was at WrestleMania 19, but perhaps, Hogan will get his wish.

#3 The Rock

Long-awaited dream match on the cards?

The Rock has repeatedly said in interviews that his wrestling days are over. But never say never, as The Great One did appear on the SmackDown on Fox debut episode, where he and Becky Lynch took King Corbin to the cleaners.

He is the most electrifying man in sports entertainment and the only thing that could stop his return from taking place would be his busy movie schedule. He is currently a favorite to have a dream match with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 36, even though it is just speculation at this point.

This match has been rumored for years and makes sense as it would give Reigns the passing of the torch moment he deserves. It would be logical to believe that Vince McMahon would have at least put this down as a potential match for The Grandest Stage of Them All.

It's unclear whether this plan will even come to fruition. It could very well be another annual rumor about The Rock's return to the squared circle. But in professional wrestling, anything and everything is possible.

Would The People's Champion return to face the man who's been the most successful wrestler in the Anoa'i family since The Rock himself?

#2 Sting

Could it still happen?

As the decade draws to an end, wrestling fans have lamented that they never got a chance to see the match that should have been there and that was Sting vs The Undertaker. When Sting changed himself into The Crow version of himself in WCW, it was a way for him to stay relevant and return as an avenging angel.

While they did try to repeat that with Triple H back at WrestleMania 31, it just didn't have the same draw that an Undertaker match would have. Several people thought that when The Vigilante finally made his WWE debut, The Undertaker would be his first real opponent.

Sting retired in 2015 after suffering an injury in his match against Seth Rollins and put an end to the dream match speculation. But he does seem to be in the mood for a clash with The Deadman. He may be 60 years old, but speaking with Sports Illustrated, he said while it's highly unlikely, he still wants the match. He said,

"If there was a 'Taker situation at WrestleMania, I would listen to that phone call," admitted Sting.I could get in condition and I could pull it off."

It feels that Sting perhaps wants this match to truly put an end to his career. But fans would only look back at the Goldberg vs The Undertaker match in Saudi Arabia to see what would happen if two older stars were to face off against each other.

While The Undertaker may be off the table, a certain Fiend could be the right person for a last match. As Sting used to say, "The only thing that's for sure about Sting... is nothing's for sure."

#1 Edge

Does he still have the...edge?

Edge was one of the most sought-after WWE Superstars and reigned supreme in the 2000s until his untimely retirement in 2011. He was only 37 at the time. With that being said, he has since found success after guest-starring in television shows like The Flash and Vikings.

Recently, The Rated R Superstar made an appearance at SummerSlam where he speared Elias during the kickoff show. The audience gave him a rousing reception and it looked like he hadn't missed a single beat since he left.

While some fans may still miss Edge spearing through his opponents, they may not need to anymore. According to recent reports, it could be possible that he might end up as a surprise entrant in the WWE Royal Rumble 2020. It was also reported back in October that Edge might have met with Dr. Joseph Maroon, the head of WWE's Medical Center in Pittsburgh.

This could mean that they're testing him for in-ring action and whether he can take those bumps in the ring if needed. Edge is now 46 but seems to have kept himself in great shape.

But is the rumored Royal Rumble return a step towards having a full-blown match down the line? In the world of professional wrestling, nothing is real until it actually happens.