10 WWE Stars Who Will Miss WrestleMania 36

6. Jinder Mahal

Jinder Mahal 2019
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Speaking of "no feasible spot".

New WWE Title contender and Royal Rumble winner Drew McIntyre told The Bump that fans would seen a re-energised Jinder Mahal when he returned to action. The former WWE champ ruptured his patella tendon last summer and hasn't been seen since. He's unlikely to make a splash at 'Mania.

Mahal was drafted to Raw in last year's Draft, and it'll be interesting to see if WWE stick to that or put him over on SmackDown when he does come back. Whichever show they choose, Jinder will need a few weeks to get back up to speed, work off some ring rust and prove himself all over again. There's no hurry.

The Indo-Canadian star must be motivated by his real-life pal's success at the Rumble, and he'll be pleased to hear McIntyre hype up his return. Now, the biggest challenge facing him (and WWE) is becoming a crucial part of post-WrestleMania angles. He must be aching to get back into the thick of it.

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