The Ultimate Comebacks: WWE's Post-2005 Superstars Who Returned Stronger Than Ever!
The Ultimate Comebacks: WWE's Post-2005 Superstars Who Returned Stronger Than Ever!
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Brock Lesnar : Returned in 2012 after an 8-year hiatus and immediately became a
dominant force, ending The Undertaker's WrestleMania Streak and having multiple world title reigns.
Edge: Made a shocking return at the 2020 Royal Rumble after a 9-year retirement due to injury, going on to headline WrestleMania and have impactful feuds.
Cody Rhodes: Returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 in 2022 after a successful run in AEW, becoming a top babyface and main eventing WrestleMania.
Drew McIntyre: After being released in 2014, he returned to WWE in 2017 (first NXT, then main roster) and eventually became a two-time WWE Champion, headlining WrestleMania.
Shawn Michaels: While his initial return was in 2002, his run after 2005 continued to be a huge success, with memorable feuds and main event matches, solidifying his "Mr. WrestleMania" status.
Batista: Had multiple returns after 2005 (e.g., 2014 and 2018-2019), including winning the Royal Rumble and main eventing WrestleMania.
John Cena: While he never truly "left" the company for an extended period like others, his sporadic appearances and big match returns since 2018 have consistently been treated as major events, solidifying his legend status.
Triple H: Continued to be a significant on-screen presence and competitor in big matches and returns post-2005, evolving into his "King of Kings" persona and later becoming a key figure in management
The Undertaker: Although he had semi-retirement in later years, his "returns" for
WrestleMania matches and other significant appearances always brought immense hype and solidified his legendary status even further post-2005.
CM Punk: Returned to WWE at Survivor Series 2023 after nearly a decade away from the company, generating massive fan excitement and immediately becoming a top draw.