5 Released WWE Stars Who May Return Now That Vince McMahon Is Gone

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Professional wrestlers who recently departed from WWE may have a reason to return now that Vince McMahon's retirement has invited creative change to take place within the company. McMahon announced his departure as chairman and CEO of WWE on Friday, July 22nd. Since McMahon's creative direction previously impeded the development of certain performers, the changes expected to gradually take place within the WWE could end up enticing these old talents back to the promotion.

While Vince McMahon's departure is easily the most shocking WWE severance in recent years, he's far from the only WWE talent to leave the company. Well over 100 wrestlers have been released from WWE since 2020, contributing to one of the largest ever purges of contracted WWE talent. While McMahon's role in the release of each individual superstar undoubtedly varies, for some it was always clear that they wouldn't necessarily prosper under Vince's vision for WWE.

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WWE widening its vision for the product, as Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan assume the roles of Co-CEOs, could open even more avenues for performers in the modern age of professional wrestling. With promotions like AEW, ROH, and Impact Wrestling appearing more promising than ever, an evolved WWE would only help to elevate the profession further. Here are 5 former WWE superstars who could return now that Vince McMahon has retired.

After WWE superstar Sasha Banks starred in The Mandalorian, only to return and deliver more exceptional matches, it was hoped that her tumultuous relationship with the company may have finally improved. When Sasha and her tag team partner Naomi ultimately walked out of WWE this past May,