5 AEW stars who might never return to WWE again

#2 Malakai Black is finding his ground on AEW much better than WWE

WWE fans were shocked when Malakai Black was released from the promotion after being painted as a main event player. Although the Dutchman has stated that he knew he was going to be released even before he was told, it still left a bad taste in his mouth. Black felt the WWE made the decision for him to leave for AEW with how poorly he was being booked.

In AEW, Malakai Black has flourished as one of the most successful heels on the roster. Everything from his entrance to the way his matches play out has been done to perfection. Fans have invested their attention in the feud between Cody Rhodes and the Dutch Destroyer.

With House of Black also gaining steam, the return of Malakai Black to WWE seems far-fetched to say the least.

#1 Cody Rhodes has gained much more relevance in AEW than he ever did in WWE

Cody Rhodes's run in WWE was far from memorable. Apart from his time as one of Randy Orton's sidekicks, his Stardust storyline stood out the most. After his time at WWE, Cody rose to prominence as the Executive Vice President of AEW.

Cody's departure from WWE was requested by the wrestler himself. The American Nightmare moved on to a new chapter in his life by joining AEW. Keeping in mind the finality of the switch, Cody's return to WWE seems non-existent.