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"You still got it!" That is a much-beloved (if now not, overused) chant that wrestling fanatics affectionately cheer each time a lovingly adored (or, in some cases, oft-forgotten about) in-ring skill returns to the hoop for one closing match or run in the solar. It is a chant we tend to listen near to once a year on every occasion a legendary former wrestler returns to the ring in WWE. We heard numerous those same chants in 2019 when names like Trish Stratus and Stone Cold Steve Austin made their much-anticipated returns. By proxy, we're sure to pay attention this chant again in 2020 and notice just as many returns next yr.

It's amusing to speculate simply what number of and which old school faces could come back to exhibit the new faculty a thing or two, but it is usually vital to recognize some names that don't somewhat have the same pep in their step that they used to all the ones years ago.

20 Stay Away: Vickie Guerrero

Earlier this year, after being clear of wrestling for a number of years at this level, Vickie Guerrero provided guest remark on AEW's Dark program. The implication being that a return to the business is imminent, however regardless of whether Eddie's widow returns to WWE TV or joins AEW TV in a full time position, that's not one thing that fans want to see.

19 Stay Away: Stone Cold

Stone Cold Steve Austin has now not wrestled a match in 16 years, however remaining September out of the blue, he admitted that he had at least yet one more fit left in him. However, he briefly reneged by way of announcing that working out the dangers due to previous accidents and surgical procedures, he likely would never return. Smart man.

18 Stay Away: Ric Flair

In 2018, Ric Flair appeared at the Stone Cold Podcast claiming to were cleared to "do anything" physical in the ring. Despite supposedly being cleared, since he nonetheless has yet to have another wrestling match, it is secure to suppose WWE denied Flair of any hopes of returning to the ring. Which is good, as in spite of everything of the surgical procedures he's had these final couple years on my own, an in-ring return for Flair can be a nasty idea.

17 Stay Away: Paige

Since being compelled into retirement, Paige has settled in nicely into roles as an onscreen manager and (maximum lately) a tv analyst on WWE Backstage. Hopefully, she helps to keep it that means. Given how horrifying the neck injury was that kept her out of the hoop, the very thought of her fascinated about returning is terrifying.

16 Stay Away: Big Show

After being absent from full time in-ring pageant for the easier a part of a yr now, it kind of feels as even though Big Show has quietly retired. Granted, he by no means had an authentic retirement match so technically, he could come back at any time, however given how a majority of enthusiasts have been getting tired of Show all through the tail finish of his profession, he will have to stay his boots hung up.

15 Stay Away: Kane

Kane is rather semi-retired. Settling into his new, real-life place because the Mayor of Knoxville County, Kane infrequently makes in-ring returns. Though, once more, on rare events (like this 12 months throughout a Knoxville County version of Raw), he does don the mask over again. As this closing look proved, The Big Red Machine does not have it in him like he used to.

14 Stay Away: Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus came out of retirement to have what seems one remaining fit towards Charlotte Flair previous this yr at SummerSlam. Surprisingly, it was if truth be told an excellent match. If Trish really needs her occupation to finish on a strong notice, she will have to leave it at that relatively than opt for some other Rumble appearance or random tag match.

13 Stay Away: Goldberg

Goldberg's ultimate match at this yr's SummerSlam was very best because it used to be brief and sweet, like most of his perfect fits. But let's no longer put out of your mind that he a for much longer match with The Undertaker previous this year at Super ShowDown. It's been hailed as arguably the worst fit of 2019. Goldberg may need to prevent chasing outdated glory and simply prevent wrestling.

12 Stay Away: JBL

JBL has been away from WWE TV for a few years now and has been clear of in-ring festival even longer. It is not going that he'd ever make a decision to have yet one more fit immediately, which is a superb factor. Especially since he had some debatable beef with Mauro Ranallo earlier than leaving and it could stir back up if he returned in any capacity.

11 Stay Away: Batista

Batista will likely be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame later this 12 months. Some Hall of Famers go for one last hurrah in the sun after their induction, but making an allowance for that Batista's closing fit at Mania last 12 months towards Triple H wasn't probably the most flattering on his resume, this Hollywood star should just leave the previous in the previous.

10 Stay Away: Shawn Michaels

Shawn Michaels had the easiest profession with an even more highest ending to his occupation with a five-star retirement fit in opposition to The Undertaker at WrestleMania 26. But possibly, for an enormous Saudi Arabia paycheck, he had yet another match remaining yr at Crown Jewel. Not only was it a bad, forgettable match, but HBK advised himself this summer season throughout a promo with Miz and Dolph Ziggler on SmackDown that he regrets doing it.

9 Stay Away: Triple H

For a 50-year outdated industry govt who's been in the hoop for 25 years, Triple H continues to be lovely great at wrestling. However, he was sensible, he'd easiest dangle it up now whilst we nonetheless have fond memories of him and he is still in good shape. Just look at Shawn Michaels when he overdue. Hunter higher no longer take a look at his limits like his easiest good friend.

It is commendable that no matter how famous and fashionable he will get with motion pictures, The Rock still makes an occasional appearance on WWE TV to lower an electrifying promo each and every every so often. However, since his closing match with John Cena at CombatMania 29 noticed him undergo a major harm, any other return fit most probably isn't in Rocky's perfect pursuits.

7 Stay Away: The Undertaker

The few suits that The Undertaker had in 2019 were poorly gained enough to counsel that maybe The Deadman should consider striking up his boots for good. Especially after that stinker with Goldberg in Saudi Arabia the place his opponent just about broke Taker's neck off a botched Jackhammer. At age 54, Taker oughta simply sit down.

6 Stay Away: Hulk Hogan

When arguable comments made during an much more debatable tape was once released to the general public, Hulk Hogan used to be fired by means of WWE and got rid of from their Hall of Fame in 2014. The indisputable fact that Hulk Hogan used to be rehired in 2018 and continues to make sporadic appearances on WWE TV is a bold move. An precise return fit could be pushing it.

5 Stay Away: Sting

In a up to date interview with Sports Illustrated's Justin Barrasso, Sting said that he would imagine coming out of retirement if he was requested to strive against anyone like The Undertaker at CombatMania. However, given the serious harm that Sting suffered in his ultimate match at WWE Night of Champions 2015, the smart decision for Sting can be to stay out of the hoop.

4 Return: Edge

3 Return: John Cena

According to trusty and reliable insider WrestleVotes in a tweet, John Cena is going out of his method to get a "substantial" fit at WrestleMania in April. We have not observed Cena within a WWE ring since the Raw Reunion closing July, however we could see Big Match John have a big fit on the Grandest Stage of Them All if he fights onerous sufficient for it.

2 Return: Booker T

Booker T not too long ago had a controversy at the pre-show panel for the TLC Pay-Per-View between himself and The Revival where Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson challenged "you Houston Boys" (referring to Booker's brother and former Harlem Heat tag team spouse Stevie Ray) to wrestle them. This would possibly simply be some Kickoff Show banter, but with CombatMania coming across the corner, this dream fit could happen there.

1 Return: CM Punk

We know, we all know, CM Punk has mentioned again and again that his return to the wrestling international with WWE Backstage has him operating for FOX, no longer WWE without delay, and he turns out disinterested at the idea of an in-ring return. Yet, current Royal Rumble 2020 betting odds counsel that he's some of the favorites to win. Anything's imaginable, we think.

Sources: Twitter, Sports Illustrated, WWE Network

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