10 Big WWE Returns That Could Happen In 2017
7. Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio was one of the most talented and beloved stars in WWE history, but like so many others, his career with the company ended not with a bang, but with a whimper. The injury-prone Mysterio spent so much time on the shelf that, while his contract expired in 2014, WWE kept him locked in until 2015 to make up for lost time. That made the eventual split acrimonious.
Mysterio joined Mexico's AAA promotion for an easier schedule, but financial troubles suffered as the company lost top stars meant that before long, they could no longer afford to pay the former WWE Champion. Suddenly, WWE looked like greener pastures, but Mysterio was locked into a contract with AAA's sister organization, Lucha Underground.
Mysterio's contract is up when season three of LU is finished airing, which should be this summer. After that, he can go back to WWE - and to be sure, the company would love to have a star of his caliber. That said, the 42-year-old might opt for a light schedule, which could preclude him from joining the company.