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It wasn't the night after WrestleMania but when it comes to shocking returns, this week's episode of Raw came quite close. Evolution and Crown Jewel are fast approaching and whilst the build-up continued for both pay-per-views, there were a number of superstars who were able to slot into the show after a few months on the sidelines.
Evolution will now have two more women on the card following this week's show, whilst Jinder Mahal finally has both of his Singh brothers back for the first time in almost a year.
WWE is about to begin the build-up to Survivor Series which means that this is the perfect time for WWE stars to make their return to the company and book their place as part of one of WWE's biggest shows of the year.
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#4 Tamina Snuka
The WWE Universe was shocked and surprised to see Tamina Snuka make her return to the ring this week on Raw when she teamed with Dana Brooke to take on Ember Moon and Nia Jax.
Tamina has been sidelined ever since the first ever Women's Royal Rumble back in January when it was revealed that she had suffered a torn rotator cuff and required surgery. Snuka has been sidelined for more than nine months through injury but was able to make an interesting return to TV this week when she showed off her impressive strength against The Irresistible Force.
Snuka hit a stunning Samoan Drop on Nia Jax but it wasn't enough to earn her team the victory since Dana Brooke took the pin following an Eclipse from Ember Moon. Snuka was entered into the Women's Battle Royal at Evolution on her return which also includes a number of women on the current roster as well as former WWE star Torrie Wilson.
#3 Apollo Crews
It has been weeks since Apollo Crews was seen on WWE TV but this week he was the man who interrupted Elias whilst he was trying to serenade the Philadelphia crowd. Crews was fed up of being overlooked because of the likes of The Drifter and whilst Elias looked to extract revenge on Crews for interrupting him, Crews was able to make a statement by lifting up Elias in a body press position before dropping him from above his head to the floor.
Crews hasn't been seen on WWE TV since Titus Worldwide came to an end when Dana Brooke walked out on the group. It now appears that the former NXT star could be pushing his career forward on his own since he wasn't accompanied by Titus O'Neil and would definitely be able to take on someone like Elias in a feud without any backup.
#2 Samir Singh
Samir Singh was forced onto the sidelines back in January when he fell from the ring as part of a segment on SmackDown Live with his brother Sunil, Jinder Mahal and Bobby Roode and suffered a torn ACL.
Samir's injury meant that he missed The Royal Rumble and WrestleMania as Sunil became the main manager of Jinder Mahal in his absence, but kept the WWE Universe updated on his recovery by posting images to show that he has been able to spend a lot of his rehab in the gym.
Singh was another star who was spotted at ringside this week as Jinder Mahal took on Finn Balor in a losing effort, but he was spotted at ringside with Alicia Fox and his brother, but his return was unable to give The Modern Day Maharaja the boost that he needed in his feud against The Demon King.
#1 Sasha Banks
Sasha Banks was forced onto the sidelines and out of the Mixed Match Challenge last month when it was revealed that she was struggling with an injury but the nature of the injury would not be disclosed to the WWE Universe. Banks was said to be struggling with an injury that could keep her sidelined for a few months, but the former Raw Women's Champion made her return this week on Raw.
Banks came out to even the numbers for Natalya and Bayley against The Riott Squad and even became physical when The Riott Squad forced the disqualification and she was forced to pounce. Banks hit the backstabber on Liv Morgan which then led into the Bayley to Belly before Natalya then German Suplex'd Ruby Riott to send a message to the three women heading into Evolution.
