5 Recently released WWE stars who could return this year 

#4 Former WWE NXT star Vanessa Borne

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— VANESSA BORNE (@VanessaBorneWWE) January 30, 2020

Vanessa Borne's WWE career didn't pan out the way she expected it to. After signing with the company in 2016, she spent her time competing in NXT, colliding with stars such as Liv Morgan, Nikki Cross, Kairi Sane, and Dakota Kai.

After re-signing with the company in 2020, Vanessa Borne was reportedly called up to the main roster, though she was never used. Borne has the potential to be a star, and she could've been one if she remained in WWE. The company still has a chance to improve on their mistake by bringing her back and giving her a run on the main roster like they were planning to.

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#3 Former WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Peyton Royce

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— Cassie Lee (@CassieLee) February 15, 2021

Peyton Royce was unexpectedly released by WWE along with her best friend and former tag team partner Billie Kay in April.

The IIconics held the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship during their tenure in the company, which they won at WrestleMania 35. The duo was forced to separate on an episode of Monday Night RAW last year, with the reasoning behind it being that Peyton Royce was set to receive a solo push.

However, nothing significant came from the separation. Royce was subsequently paired up in a short-lived alliance with Lacey Evans, which didn't go anywhere. She got fans talking after delivering a fiery promo on RAW Talk, explaining why she should be a champion.

Peyton Royce is undoubtedly talented, and if the reports are true that WWE was planning to push her as a singles star, then it means they might still have some interest in her.