6-time champion reveals whether he would return to WWE

WWE frequently extends a second opportunity to superstars who have left the promotion. Recently, six-time Hardcore Champion Steve Blackman, who was a part of WWE from 1997 to 2002, revealed if he would consider a return to the Stamford-based promotion. His last televised appearance for the global juggernaut came on RAW's 15th anniversary special episode in December 2007, featuring in a Battle Royal.

Steve Blackman was once a popular superstar in the company during the Attitude Era. The 61-year-old became famous for his unique wrestling style and hardcore matches in the promotion, especially the one against Shane McMahon at WWE SummerSlam 2000.

However, the veteran hasn't wrestled since December 2007. In an appearance on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, the six-time Hardcore Champion revealed if he would consider a return to the company. The Lethal Weapon admitted that he has, at times, entertained the thoughts of an in-ring return but hasn't discussed it with anyone in particular.

"I haven't even really discussed anything with anyone. Don't get me wrong. I mean, there are times where [sic] I thought, 'Oh, man, it'd be fun to go back there and do a hardcore match or something like that, and just flow with it, and just to do it again.' You know, it's been 20 years, but I don't really bring it up. I haven't talked to anybody about it," Blackman said. [H/T: CVV]

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Ex-WWE writer reveals what went wrong with Steve Blackman's run in the company

Steve Blackman had a commendable run with the Stamford-based promotion during the Attitude Era. From teaming up with Al Snow to winning the Hardcore Championship on different occasions, Blackman became a notable talent in the industry.

Speaking on Sportskeeda's The Wrestling Outlaws, Vince Russo, who was a writer at the time with the company, detailed what went wrong with The Silent Assassin's run. The former WWE writer stated that Blackman had the same gimmick as Ken Shamrock, but he lacked the charisma that the former UFC star possessed as a performer.

"Personality. That was the problem. You gotta understand, he was there the same time as Shamrock, so they pretty much had the same gimmick, but because Shamrock was so good on the mic, that, kinda, left Blackman behind a little bit. That really was the issue," Russo said.

It will be interesting to see if the veteran returns to the global juggernaut in the future.