8 More Former WWE Stars Who Need To Return To NXT

8. Tajiri

The highly entertaining Tajiri is, in my mind, one of the most underrated WWE midcarders ever. Seriously, nobody even talks about the Japanese Buzzsaw anymore. What gives? Tajiri was great, you idiots, and was a constant highlight of the midcard scene between 2001-05, whether he was playing William Regal's comedy sidekick or tearing it up with Rey Mysterio.

Tajiri left WWE in late 2005 and has been working as a freelancer ever since. He even showed up in TNA not too long ago and looked good there. He's only 45 years-old, works regularly and really hasn't changed much at all in the decade or so he's been away from the 'E.

Whilst it's unlikely that he'd have the inclination to work a Japanese dream match against Hideo Itami or Shinsuke Nakamura, perhaps Tajiri could be drafted in to tag with his countrymen? Failing that, a short and fun match against some NXT up-and-comer on a Takeover special would do. As long as we got some stiff kicks, a handspring elbow and, of course, a little bit of green mist it'd all be gravy.

Or, you know, WWE could just wheel him out for a little bit of surprise interaction with NXT General Manager and real-life friend Regal. There's a lot to work with here and, with the NXT brand touring Japan this summer, we might get to see the former United States, Tag Team and Cruiserweight Champion in a WWE ring once more...