Who Is Coming Back To WWE In 2022?

WWE has a lot of superstars under contract, but who is coming back in 2022? We take a look at the superstars who have left WWE in recent years and who might be making a return in the near future.

WWE superstars who have left in recent years

In recent years, WWE has seen many of its top superstars leave the company. This has left fans wondering who will be coming back to WWE in 2022. In this article, we will take a look at some of the WWE superstars who have left in recent years and who might be making a return in 2022.

CM Punk

Punk, who was one of the most popular superstars during his time with WWE, left the company in 2014 after he was reportedly unhappy with the creative direction for his character. He has not wrestled for WWE since, but he has remained active in the wrestling world, working for various independent promotions. Punk has also dabbled in other areas of entertainment, such as acting and commentary.

Alberto Del Rio

Alberto Del Rio, real name Alberto Rodriguez, is a Mexican-American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Del Rio was previously signed to WWE, where he was a two-time WWE Champion and a one-time World Heavyweight Champion. He also won the 2011 Money in the Bank ladder match, and was the 2012 Royal Rumble winner.

Del Rio quit WWE in 2014 after his contract expired. He then returned to WWE in 2015, but was released from his contract in 2016 after a backstage altercation with a producer.

Del Rio joined AEW in 2019. He has since held the AEW World Championship once and the AEW World Tag Team Championship once (with Rey Fenix).

Brock Lesnar

In recent years, WWE has seen a number of top superstars leave the company. While some have returned, others have not. Here is a look at some of the biggest names who have left WWE in recent years and what their future holds.

Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar shocked the WWE Universe when he made his return at WrestleMania 29 in 2013. After defeating The Rock to become WWE Champion, Lesnar held the title for over 400 days before finally losing it to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 34. Since then, Lesnar has only made sporadic appearances for WWE and it is unclear if he will ever return full-time.

The Undertaker
The Undertaker is one of the most iconic figures in WWE history. He made his debut at Survivor Series in 1990 and went on to have one of the most successful careers in WWE history. After nearly 30 years with the company, The Undertaker finally retired at WrestleMania 33 in 2017. While he has made a few appearances since then, it seems unlikely that he will ever return as a full-time wrestler.

CM Punk
CM Punk was one of the top stars in WWE during his time with the company. He held the WWE Championship for a record 434 days and had some of the best matches in WWE history. However, Punk left WWE suddenly in 2014 and has not returned since. In recent years, Punk has made it clear that he has no interest in returning to WWE and it seems unlikely that he ever will.

WWE superstars who are rumored to be returning in 2022

The Rock

One of the most electrifying superstars in all of WWE, The Rock is a household name and one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Although he’s been out of WWE for several years now, there have been persistent rumors that he will make a return to the ring in 2022.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin has been rumored to be returning to WWE in 2022. This is according to a report by WrestleVotes.

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan is one of the most iconic WWE superstars of all time. He is rumored to be making a return to the company in 2022. This would be a huge get for WWE, as Hogan has not appeared on WWE programming since 2007. He is currently signed to a Legends contract with the company.

WWE superstars who are under contract but have not been used in a while

There are a few WWE superstars who are under contract but have not been used in a while. This is due to a variety of reasons, such as injury, backstage politics, or creative differences. However, 2022 might be the year that we see some of these superstars make their return to WWE. Let’s take a look at a few of them.

John Cena

While many WWE superstars have left the company in recent years, there are still a number of big names under contract who have not been used in a while.

John Cena is one of the most well-known WWE superstars in the world, and he last wrestled for the company at WrestleMania 35 in 2019. Since then, he has focus on his Hollywood career and has starred in films such as the Blockers, Bumblebee and Ferdinand. He is currently contracted to WWE until 2024.

Another big name is Rey Mysterio, who has been with WWE since 2002. He last wrestled on television in November 2020 and was then sidelined with an injury. His contract expires in 2022 but it is unknown if he will renew it or not.

The Bella Twins are also under contract with WWE but have not been used since 2019. The twins have appeared on reality TV shows such as Total Bellas and Dancing With The Stars since then. Their contracts are set to expire in 2022.

There are also a number of NXT superstars who are under contract but have not been used on WWE television for a while. These include Aleister Black, Andrade, EC3, Lio Rush and Samoa Joe.

Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan is one of the most popular WWE superstars ever. He is a former WWE Champion and a multiple-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion. He has also won the WWE United States Championship and the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Bryan is currently signed to WWE and is expected to return to action in 2022.

The Miz

The Miz is a WWE superstar who is currently under contract but has not been used in a while. The Miz last wrestled on the January 4, 2021 episode of Raw, where he was attacked by Bobby Lashley. The Miz has not been seen on WWE television since.

The Miz is a former WWE Champion and a two-time Intercontinental Champion. He is also a former United States Champion and a Money in the Bank winner. The Miz is a multi-time tag team champion, as he is a former World Tag Team Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, and SmackDown Tag Team Champion.

WWE superstars who are currently injured

WWE is a tough business. It’s a physically demanding job that takes a toll on your body. Many WWE superstars have to deal with injuries, and some of them take a long time to recover. Here are some WWE superstars who are currently injured and may not be back until 2022.

Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE on the Raw brand. He is former WWE Universal Champion and WWE United States Champion. He is also a one-time NXT Champion, making him a Triple Crown Champion and a Grand Slam Champion in WWE.

Rollins was injured on November 4th, 2020 at a live event when he was suplexed onto the ring steps by Kevin Owens. The next day, it was revealed that Rollins had suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and would be out of action for around six to nine months.

Roman Reigns

In October 2020, Reigns (real name Joe Anoa’i) took a leave of absence from WWE due to a family emergency. It was later revealed that his daughter, Joelle, had been diagnosed with leukemia.

In January 2021, Reigns returned to WWE and immediately became the company’s top star once again. He won the Royal Rumble match and then defeated Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 37 to become the Universal Champion for a second time.

However, in May 2021, Reigns was forced to vacate the Universal Championship due to a legitimate hip injury. He underwent successful surgery on May 25 and is expected to make a full recovery.

Samoa Joe

WWE superstar Samoa Joe is currently injured and is not expected to return to action until 2022. Joe sustained a concussion and a neck injury during a match against Kevin Owens on the December 6, 2020 episode of RAW. He has been sidelined since then and has not been cleared to return to in-ring action by WWE medical personnel.