5 former WWE Superstars that should be welcomed back with open arms

Professional wrestling is an industry unlike any other. With a revolving door that never stops, new talent often goes out faster than new recruits can be welcomed in. With that said, the business is getting younger by the day and there is constantly someone looking for the opportunity to outwork the next guy, hoping to snag a roster spot.

Despite the fact that professional wrestling is getting younger, there is something about the experience and skill level of a proven veteran that cannot be trumped by even the most promising young prospect.

Just as Superstars come and go, there are some who just need a break. Then again, there are some who should have never been let go, to begin with. In today's article, we will take a look at a few former WWE Superstars that should be welcomed back without hesitation...if they decide to come back.

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#5 John Morrison

John has accomplished a lot since his WWE departure!

John Morrison was a prime example of someone who was grossly mismanaged. It was blatantly obvious, as far back as his Tough Enough days, that Morrison possessed the raw, natural ability needed to succeed in this brutal industry. John certainly had the unique in-ring appearance and the skillset came extremely natural to him as well.

Towards the end of John's tenure with the company, he started suffering from nagging, recurring injuries and also struggling with some sort of internal beef regarding creative freedom, or the lack thereof.

When Morrison left, very few believed he would have any luck away from the control of the WWE. However, John left with a chip on his shoulder, vowing to show the world that he could do much more than he was creatively allowed with WWE.

With a ton of notable success under his belt, John Morrison has padded what has become quite the resume. He has excelled in top promotions such as GFW, Lucha Underground, AAA and many independent promotions as well.

I'm not sure if John even has the desire to go back to where it all started, and I honestly couldn't blame him if he didn't. But, it sure would make a good story to have Morrison come full circle... completely full and come back home, win a top title and go out vindicated.

#4 Damien Sandow

Silence!

The month of May 2016 was a month that will not be forgotten by wrestling fans for a long time. It was the month in which Alex Riley, Hornswoggle, Zeb Colter, Wade Barrett, Santino Marella, El Torito, Cameron and yes... Damien Sandow were all released from their WWE contracts.

The release of Damien Sandow left the WWE Universe in complete shock. Sandow was one of the most beloved Superstars by fans, not to mention he was one heck of a storyteller inside the ring. Simply put, there was absolutely no reason for Sandow to be let go.

Even though Sandow landed on his feet quickly after leaving WWE, things have not been the same for the Intellectual Savior of the Masses. WWE is the only platform capable of offering Sandow the stage he needs to be successful. Regardless of where he goes, WWE will always be where it makes the most sense.

Back in April of 2017, Sandow made the announcement that he was no longer a part of the Impact Wrestling roster. He was taking a break from wrestling, in order to pursue possible acting opportunities.

With that said, there's no better time than now for Vince to personally call Sandow, then apologise for allowing him to slip through the cracks, beg for forgiveness, sign him back to a lucrative contract and push him to the moon.

You're welcome!

#3 Cody Rhodes

The son of a plumber turned American nightmare

I can hear my critics now - "Cody doesn't want to come back and never will!" You know, you might very well be correct with that thought. However, IF the thought ever did cross his mind and for whatever reason, he did want to make a return to the "E," there should be no hesitation on behalf of the company. In fact, there should be a Cody Rhodes welcoming committee, waiting to usher the second-generation star back home.

Cody is someone who I never blamed a bit for leaving. In fact, if I were in his situation, I would have probably left a lot sooner. The way he was mismanaged and held back during his final years with WWE, it was absolutely disgusting and a slap in his legendary father's face.

At this point in his career, Cody seems to be doing just fine. He is the current Ring of Honor World Champion, a member of the best faction in wrestling today, The Bullet Club and above all, he is happy.

While I haven't spoken to him directly it is easy to see the happiness on his face. Happiness is something that cannot be bought with any lucrative contract. Its value is beyond any dollar amount one can configure.

So, if Cody is happier away from WWE, good for him. However, if he does decide he wants to return at any point in the future, everyone should welcome him back... with open arms.

#2 Kaitlyn

There's plenty of money left on the table for Kaitlyn!

It's hard to believe that Kaitlyn spent less than four years inside the squared-circle before she decided to "retire." Fans were stunned to see the hardbody diva walk away from WWE in 2014, but as we look back at the situation now, it appears that her then husband had a lot of input in her decision to leave the sport.

Kaitlyn apparently left WWE to concentrate and focus on her marriage, as well as her own company which she had recently started. To be fair, the one-time WWE Divas Champion did indeed direct most of her time and attention to her home life and her company, "Celestial Bodiez." However, somewhere along the lines, her marriage to fellow bodybuilder PJ Braun, began to fall apart.

Kaitlyn and PJ were officially divorced just recently, in September of 2017. Since then, Kaitlyn has gotten back into the ring to begin training for what appears to be a potential comeback.

While Kaitlyn has yet to offer a comment regarding a potential return, it is becoming increasingly evident that she is indeed eyeing a return to WWE.

#1 CM Punk

It's clobberin' time!

By the end of 2013, it was clear that CM Punk was completely burnt out with all things WWE related. Some will speculate that it was attributed to the on-off love-hate affair that he had with Mr. McMahon, while others simply suggest Punk was bored with the business.

Let's be honest, Punk had nothing left to prove and he had accomplished everything and more, that anyone could have ever predicted for his future. Maybe he was just ready for a new challenge. Well, that challenge came by way of Mickey Gall via a perfectly executed rear-naked chokehold at the two-minute mark, during their highly anticipated bout at UFC 203.

The fact of the matter is that MMA is a speciality sport, designed for a special type of people. Professional MMA is for someone who has spent their life honing their fighting skills, not necessarily for a fan of the sport, who happens to be a WWE Superstar. Simply put, CM Punk was nowhere near ready for the octagon.

At the end of the day, CM Punk is a showman. He is a brash, rude, unforgiving sports entertainer. There's nothing wrong with that.

In fact, we welcome that type of individual, and if the day would come where Phillip Brooks decides he wants to once again live at the top of the food chain in the world of professional wrestling, well, not only should the fans welcome him back, but any and everyone inside of WWE's headquarters should be happy to have him back as well.