5 WWE legends who could return on the Road to WrestleMania 38

With the Royal Rumble this weekend, WWE's road to WrestleMania is about to begin. We might see multiple legends return on RAW and SmackDown in the build to the event. Some big matches could take place over the two-night extravaganza.

This year looks to be more exciting than most, as it will be the first time in three years that the entire timeline from Rumble to WrestleMania will play out in front of crowds. Also, the extra night could lead to even more big names showing up ahead of time.

Some of these stars will wrestle in high-profile matches, while others could adopt a variety of roles ahead of The Show of Shows. Either way, WWE will be better off with them on television.

Here are five legends who could return on the road to WrestleMania 38. Who do you want to see come back for a match at the event? Let us know in the comments below.

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#5 Ronda Rousey might return to WWE for a big WrestleMania match

Ronda Rousey's return seems imminent. Vince McMahon is reportedly pushing hard for The Baddest Woman on the Planet to appear soon, potentially in the Women's Royal Rumble match.

If that is the case, expect Rousey to win and set up a main event match against Becky Lynch for the RAW Women's Championship. The two never had the singles match that fans were craving back in 2019, and while some would prefer Bianca Belair in the spot, such an injection of star power wouldn't hurt.

Other returning female stars could stick around following the Rumble, like The Bella Twins and Lita. However, none of their runs would be bigger than a potential road to WrestleMania for Ronda Rousey.

If the ex-UFC megastar can replicate the impact she made during her initial WWE run, the women's division would improve in stock. Rousey vs. Lynch is the perfect main event choice for Night One of The Show of Shows.

#4 The Undertaker may want a better end to his WWE career

Whether The Undertaker returns for a WrestleMania match or gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, an appearance in Dallas seems likely. After all, the event will take place in The Deadman's home state.

Following the crowd-less nature of his retirement at Survivor Series, the 56-year-old may want a better farewell. His final match against AJ Styles also took place without a live audience, although it was admittedly a classic.

The Undertaker could return for one final match against Styles or another full-time star, putting them over as he walks into the sunset of his career. Only, this time, it would be for good. Either way, he needs to enter the Hall of Fame.

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#3 Stone Cold Steve Austin could be set for a significant role for WrestleMania

With WrestleMania 38 in Texas, WWE is reportedly interested in having Stone Cold Steve Austin play a meaningful part in the show. He can do several things, from hosting the event to being the special guest referee of a main event match.

Austin would lend star power to the non-wrestling aspect of WWE's Show of Shows while possibly giving the rub to a young star through in-ring interactions. Perhaps, Steve Austin could get involved in Vince McMahon's storyline with Austin Theory.

#2 Shane McMahon could return to put over another star

Shane McMahon has wrestled at each of the last five WrestleManias to take place in front of WWE fans. He is a natural risk-taker, with his high spots getting crazier by the year. Shane O'Mac was thrown off the top of a steel cage in 2021, but will he return to top it this year?

The former commissioner of SmackDown Live could come back for a big match, potentially against Austin Theory. A feud against his former RAW Underground bouncer Omos sounds fun too. Imagine the bumps Shane McMahon would take for the Nigerian giant.

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#1 Goldberg's final WWE match can take place at WrestleMania 38

Goldberg currently has one bout left on his WWE contract. That may realistically come at The Show of Shows, where he would put over a current star. The two-time Universal Champion could face a plethora of opponents, none more exciting than Big E.

If the New Day member does not win the Royal Rumble, a dream match against Goldberg wouldn't be the worst consolation prize. A five-minute contest between the pair sounds incredible, especially considering the WCW icon's latest showing against Bobby Lashley at Crown Jewel.

Matches involving the likes of Shane McMahon and Goldberg would only increase the depth of the WrestleMania card. It would be needed to fill two nights' worth of action.