10 WWE Returns We Can Expect For 2018

As the old saying goes, nobody can miss you unless you go away for a while.

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There's nothing more exciting in wrestling than a shocking return out of nowhere. When that star happens to be a much-loved icon of the industry that hasn't been around for a while, the moment is all the more emphatic: from Bret Hart's cathartic homecoming in 2010 to Kurt Angle's reemergence earlier this year.

But it's not just long-gone superstars of yesteryear that can light up a building with the very first step out of the curtain; an eagerly awaited recovery from injury can be just the ticket when it comes to reigniting fan interest and shaking up stale feuds. Whether it's Triple H's triumphant return at Royal Rumble 2002 or the almighty 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin himself at Backlash 2000, a welcome reappearance after an unplanned lay-off can create a moment that will live on for decades.

Luckily for WWE fans, 2018 could well be full of both and the potential returns on the horizon boast a healthy mix of long-gone superstars with resurfacing talent who are medically cleared to pick up where they left off. Regardless of which category they fall in to, each one would make a big impact if/when they eventually make it back to a WWE ring.

10. The Revival

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During their run on NXT, The Revival became a staple of the gold brand as the group's only two-time Tag Team Champions. What's more, they made a name for themselves as one of the best tag teams in the entire company, let alone NXT.

Debuting on Raw after WrestleMania 33, the bearded twosome got off to a good start by feuding with The New Day; however, that angle was almost immediately put on hold after Dash Wilder suffered a broken jaw just one week later.

Reintroduced as background players eight weeks later, The Revival became an afterthought until things began to look up with a Hardy Boyz feud seemingly next on the agenda. In another bout of bad luck, Scott Dawson suffered a torn bicep in July, putting him out of action for an estimated five months.

While they are a proven in-ring commodity, the way the 'Top Guys' were used on Raw raises questions about their return. Will WWE bring them back to the main roster or will they opt to drop them back down to NXT?

How ever WWE decide to use them, The Revival have a lot to prove in 2018; whether that's on Raw, SmackDown or NXT remains to be seen. Given WWE's cost-cutting as of late, there's always the possibility they may not be given another chance at all.

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