6 Superstars who could return at WWE Extreme Rules 2019

This weekend's Extreme Rules is the final PPV before one of WWE's "Big 4" PPVs, SummerSlam which happens on August 11, 2019. WWE have tried to change things up to make the product a much more enjoyable experience, including one big change about appointing Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff as Executive Director of RAW and SmackDown, respectively.

WWE's ratings have improved a little, but it's far away from what the WWE management will want from both shows. WWE needs new rivalries and storylines, as well as some important changes to how the shows are structured.

The product needs freshening up, and this could happen with the return of Superstars to RAW and SmackDown, starting from Extreme Rules.

Let's take a look at 6 Superstars who could return at WWE Extreme Rules 2019:

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#6 Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar is the current men's Money in the Bank briefcase holder

Brock Lesnar was the surprise winner of this year's Men's Money in the Bank ladder match, and some fans had little hope that things would change would Lesnar - that he would have a long storyline where he would appear often on RAW or SmackDown. But that hasn't happened.

It's the Lesnar of old - a Superstar who makes rare appearances with WWE teasing a return and building up to the next big PPV.

This past week on RAW, Lesnar's advocate, Paul Heyman, once again teased a Lesnar return at Extreme Rules. Heyman said that his client would return to challenge either Seth Rollins or Kofi Kingston for the Universal or WWE Championship.

While many fans are quite apprenhensive about Lesnar's return this weekend, with many saying that it is a tactic by WWE to get more people to tune into the PPV, I have a feeling WWE will swerve fans and actually have Lesnar at the PPV, and even have him try to cash-in, before he changes his mind.

#5 Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair hasn't been on WWE television for a while, exactly a month, but did return to live shows, and SmackDown this week - albeit in a dark match after the blue brand went off the air.

WWE currently do not have any feuds for Flair as Becky Lynch is over on RAW feuding with Lacey Evans, while Bayley is currently feuding with Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross. I think that Flair could interfere in one of the matches to be added to either of the feuds, and this could happen at Extreme Rules.

Charlotte is truly one of the best in the women's division, and she elevates any feud that she is in. I do think that Bayley needs a strong heel to go up against to add relevance to her Championship reign and Flair can do that!

#4 Sheamus

Sheamus has not been seen on WWE television for a while

Sheamus has been out of action for a while due to his past injuries which have returned to haunt him. But, recent reports have indicated that he is well and raring to go once again.

The Bar, the team of Sheamus and Cesaro, are no longer a tag team, following Cesaro's move to RAW. This would indicate that Sheamus will also follow Cesaro and have a singles run, possibly in the mid-card. I could see him competing for maybe the Intercontinental title, perhaps a feud with his fellow Irishman, Finn Balor, who currently holds the title on SmackDown.

Balor faces off against Shinsuke Nakamura for the Intercontinental title at Extreme Rules. Perhaps Sheamus could interfere and attack Balor to cost him the match, but not the title, and then feud with him.

#3 Rusev

Rusev

Rusev, like several other Superstars in WWE currently, has been overlooked and hasn't had much TV time lately, despite him being very over with the fans just a year or so ago with the "Rusev Day" gimmick.

Such is the competition in WWE, and the number of talented Superstars, that one of the best gimmicks in recent times, has died very, very quickly.

But, with WWE going in a different direction under new creative heads, we could maybe see Rusev get another shot and perhaps this time a gimmick that stands out from the rest.

Rusev is a clearly talented wrestler - in the ring or on the mic, and deserves to have a run with a title, at least a mid-card title, or even as a tag team champion. WWE will not want to lose Rusev to a rival promotion (hint: AEW) as he has the talent to probably become a big star.

#2 Sasha Banks

Sasha Banks

I think most fans will be very shocked if Sasha Banks doesn't make an appearance at Extreme Rules. There has been a lot of speculation about Banks' future, who hasn't be on WWE television since WrestleMania 35. Some have said that she is going to quit WWE because she's unhappy with her storylines and linking her to a move to AEW, while others have said that she's taking a break from the company.

But, we're quite certain she will be back at Extreme Rules. She's been advertised to appear at a RAW show later this month, while her former partner, Bayley, is set to defend her title in a handicap match against Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross, which could result in Banks coming to the aid of her former partner to even the numbers. Cross herself advised Bayley to "find a friend of your own" recently, which could be Banks.

#1 Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt

One of the most eagerly awaited returns to WWE television is that of Bray Wyatt, whose Firefly Funhouse gimmick has caught the imagination of the WWE Universe.

Wyatt's new gimmick has been creatively brilliant, with a lot of hidden meanings, and the WWE Universe is eager to see what he has in store for them when he returns to the ring.

The former Wyatt Family leader could maybe announce his return by appearing in the ring and cutting a promo, before revealing that he will talk more about his new avatar on the following day's RAW show, which will keep fans hooked and eager to watch the red brand next week.

Wyatt hasn't been in a WWE ring for almost a year, which makes this return even more exciting!

I feel that the build-up to this new gimmick has been very good, and I would be disappointed if this doesn't result in a match for a top title on WWE television in the next few weeks.