10 ALMOST Impossible Wrestling Comebacks That Might Actually Happen

7. Kurt Angle

WWE released Kurt Angle in 2006 after a raft of injuries and mounting addiction problems left the company concerned for his health and equally aware of the damage he could do the brand should a physical or emotional breakdown occur.

Conversely, TNA were prepared to absorb the inevitable in exchange for his enormous star aura and outstanding in-ring delivery. They got both in spades, with breathtaking contests against Samoa Joe, AJ Styles and others diluted by his continued struggles with drugs and alcohol.

His return to the WWE family for a 2017 Hall of Fame induction was a clear indication of where both parties stood. Angle espouses clean living now, thanks in part to his self-developed AngleStrong recovery management programme, whilst Triple H tiptoed around questions of the Olympian's in-ring return pending a probationary spell as Monday Night Raw's General Manager.

He was barely a month into the role when he received a damning text from an unknown antagonist, with strong rumours suggesting involvement from 'The Game' and wife Stephanie McMahon that could trigger his in-ring return.

Earning inclusion as a playable character in the company's next video game, his real-life replication of the feat would create welcome synergy for the company as they remain desperate for bonafide main roster stars.