WWE SummerSlam is the event of the summer that wrestling fans most look forward to. It is the often considered the one event after WrestleMania that carries a big-time aura and has a lot riding on it.
There are a lot of stars that are made in this event as the past has proved to us and there are also a lot of stars and legends that could be making a comeback. What is interesting is that there are a lot of former WWE stars that have recently left AEW.
In this article, we will take a look at four such legends that could be making a return at SummerSlam later this year.
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#3. Matt and Jeff Hardy to return to WWE
Matt and Jeff Hardy have finally left AEW and it was not hard to see why. Majority of wrestling fans felt they were not utilized properly and did not get the chance to work their magic in the company.
Matt has been very vocal about having one final run in WWE and SummerSlam this year could be the best place for him and his brother to make a return. Similar to 2018 when they shocked the world with their return at WrestleMania, they could pull off yet another pop, this time at The Biggest Party of the Summer.
#2. Rob Van Dam
Rob Van Dam is one wrestler that has aged like fine wine. The star has proved that age is just a number and that it has no effects on him. He makes sporadic appearances in AEW and has matches with established stars.
On his social media handles, the WWE Hall of Famer continues to tease matches with a lot of young stars and also potential retirement matches. Having him come back at the biggest event of the summer could be the perfect way to give him a fitting send off.
#1. Mark Henry
Mark Henry is someone that is well respected among his peers and it is clear as to why that is. He goes out of his way to make sure that the talent that is out there get the right platform to showcase their skills.
He left AEW after his contract expired in May and is now a free agent. Having him make his comeback at SummerSlam and potentially be a manager for some of the young talents over at WWE NXT could be a big thing for him and the young stars.