3 stars WWE should hire on a per appearance basis

Brock Lesnar's rumored contract and James Ellsworth's recent, if temporary, reemergence has alerted fans to WWE's willingness to bring in certain competitors on a per appearance deal.

These kinds of deals are ideal for certain competitors. Perhaps the company is unwilling to hire someone for any specific reason on a full-time basis, but that person would still bring tremendous value to the programming. In that case, a per appearance contract is ideal. WWE would be able to utilize the services of some of the top talent in the world but still, have flexibility in dealing with them.

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With that in mind, who are these individuals WWE should give per appearance deals to?

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#1 Meiko Satomura

The Joshi legend will step into a bigger spotlight soon.

Meiko Satomura is a living legend in Japan. Long before the idea of a "women's revolution" had entered the mind of WWE's top brass and fans, she was living it. Set to enter this year's Mae Young Classic, the company has obviously recognized her talents and contributions and is about to give her some due. But should that be the extent of her appearance under WWE's spotlight?

Meiko Satomura is still considered among the best wrestlers in the world, male or female, and there's no doubt that her use in certain matches or angles would add immeasurable value to WWE's women's division. An appearance at Evolution would go a long way to guaranteeing the show's success, as Meiko Satomura would give it legitimacy and make for part of an excellent match.

A few obstacles would prevent a full-time deal, though. First is the age factor, as Meiko Satomura is 38, and the company might shy away from signing someone in that age group. Second, Satomura runs the Sendai Girls promotion in Japan and would be reluctant to leave that position.

A per appearance contract would be the ideal solution to this problem. If James Ellsworth can be offered such a deal to compete in WWE's women's division, Meiko Satomura can.

#2 Batista

WWE could use the Animal from time to time.

Rumours suggest that Batista wants to make another WWE comeback, but the company isn't too keen on it. After the debacle in the leadup to WrestleMania 30, one can understand why. This is precisely one of the reasons why Batista supposedly wants to return. He wants a better run than that last time, where he got caught up in circumstances beyond his control. After seeing Rey Mysterio's triumphant Royal Rumble return, One can imagine what he's thinking.

While a full-time deal wouldn't be advisable due to his age and the need to let the younger stars shine brighter, a per appearance deal could be just what the doctor ordered. Batista is a big name and could be part of memorable angles with the likes of Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre, to name a few.

Appearances now and then to advance an angle or big match would satisfy the Animal and probably the fanbase as well.

#3 Kenny Omega

Might the time come soon?

Reportedly, Kenny Omega's contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling expires in early 2019. When it does, WWE is expected to make him a big money offer. If for whatever reason a full-time contract doesn't get signed, though, the company might wish to consider offering him a per appearance deal.

Omega's presence would generate a ton of buzz regardless, and a per appearance deal wouldn't overexpose him. Instead, any time he came back, his angles and matches would have a big fight feel, though obviously, he would need to make more appearances were he to ever win the WWE or Universal titles (the last thing the company needs is another Brock Lesnar situation).

Even without WWE's umbrella, there's arguably no hotter wrestler in the world right now, and if he doesn't want to go to WWE full-time, a per appearance deal would give him and his fans the best of both worlds - a bigger spotlight and the freedom a full-time deal doesn't convey.