WWE returns in 2023

WWE fans eagerly anticipate megastar and legend returns for added excitement and storyline opportunities.

A historic RAW is XXX event on January 23, 2023, featured returns from The Undertaker, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H.

Nia Jax came back to Monday Night RAW on September 11, 2023, by attacking Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley after being released in 2021.

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Charlotte Flair returned on June 9, 2023, to confront WWE Women’s Champion Asuka, marking her first appearance since WrestleMania 39.

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Shane McMahon's return at WrestleMania 39 Night 2 was short-lived as he suffered an injury, leading to Snoop Dog replacing him in a match against The Miz.

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Lita made a surprising comeback on February 6, 2023, during a steel cage match, helping Becky Lynch and assaulting Damage CTRL members.

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John Cena's return at Money in the Bank 2023 and subsequent appearances on the September 1, 2023, SmackDown thrilled WWE fans.

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After a four-year absence, The Rock made a stunning return to WWE on the September 15, 2023, edition of SmackDown, confronting Austin Theory.

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