5 WWE legends who could appear at the next Saudi Arabia show

It's been over a year since the WWE hosted their first event as part of their decade-long deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Dubbed the Greatest Royal Rumble, the show was a huge success for the company from a business point of view, despite negative headlines about the deal.

And though their November 2018 show Crown Jewel was nearly postponed, the company have remained steadfast in their deal, and are looking to host their third show next month.

Recently, legendary stars like Goldberg, The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar were announced for the upcoming event in Jeddah, though it seems like WWE could be bringing in more star-power from part-timers.

Here are five WWE legends the company could bring to their next show in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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#5 Shawn Michaels

The Showstopper returned to the ring following an eight-year absence at last year's Crown Jewel event.

After an eight-year retirement, Shawn Michaels returned to in-ring competition at Crown Jewel to team with Triple H and topple the Brothers of Destruction.

Michaels, regarded as one of the greatest of all time, did fine in his first match back and had many fans pondering that he would have more matches in 2019.

Though many fans speculated on Mr WrestleMania returning for the show of shows, that obviously didn't happen.

With that said, it's not impossible to believe Michaels would return for the third Saudi show, especially after competing at Crown Jewel.

As for an opponent, there's no shortage of potential dream matches if WWE were willing to pull the trigger.

Perhaps a contest against AJ Styles, which would no doubt be a showstopper.

Or maybe Michaels could go up against Universal Champion Seth Rollins, possibly for the gold.

#4 The Rock

The Rock, moments after capturing the WWE Championship from CM Punk at the 2013 Royal Rumble.

The Rock is regarded by many as one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time and rightly so.

Winning the WWE Championship in his 20s, the Brahma Bull has had a legendary career, which includes a Royal Rumble win, Triple crown victory and WrestleMania main event.

Returning to the ring in 2011, it's clear that The Rock still has it, but last competed in a squash match at WrestleMania 32, with fans eager to see one last bout.

Outside of the ring, The Rock has become a huge success as an actor under his real name Dwayne Johnson.

With that said, Johnson's public image may take a hit if he competes after all the controversy with this country following both shows, so his return is probably the least likely on this entire list.

#3 Hulk Hogan

The power of Hulkamania was running wild in Riyadh last November.

When WWE reinstated Hulk Hogan into their Hall of Fame, many fans weren't pleased.

After the Hulkster was fired in 2015 for racist comments he'd made nearly a decade prior, many fans thought that the former WWE Champion should have been gone from the company for good.

But when Hogan made his first live appearance with WWE post-reinstatement, he did so in Saudi Arabia.

Appearing as the host of Crown Jewel, the Saudi crowd gave the Hulkster a hero's welcome, as the company tested the waters on Hogan appearing on-screen again.

Despite what he said, Hogan remains one of wrestling's most iconic stars of all time and would get another huge reaction at the third Saudi show.

Perhaps he would work again as the host, or even appear in the ring under some sort of enforcer role.

#2 Mr McMahon

The Chairman of WWE, McMahon has benefitted greatly from the decade-long deal with KSA.

Vince McMahon may not be a WWE Hall of Famer, but he certainly is a legend.

The head honcho of WWE, McMahon has built an empire for himself with his savvy, albeit ruthless business tactics, after purchasing the company from his father Vincent J McMahon.

The younger McMahon has never been afraid to put himself on the line in the name of entertainment, often being left a bloodied mess in matches.

Having Vince appear at the show would certainly make headlines and would presumably impress the Saudi Royal Family, who are working in close connection with the show.

The exact role that Vince would have at the show could vary greatly, from appearing as his real self to thank the crowd for coming, to appearing as the villainous Mr McMahon for some cheap heat.

#1 Stone Cold Steve Austin

The Rattlesnake laid out both Shane and Vince McMahon with stunners on RAW 2

What can be said about Stone Cold Steve Austin, that hasn't already been said?

A multiple time world champion, the Rattlesnake is a three-time Royal Rumble winner, triple crown champion and one of wrestling's biggest stars.

Despite his frictions on-screen with McMahon, Austin is a loyal company man, often making appearances for WWE and could be an even bigger deal if he was to appear at the third Saudi show.

Though Austin hasn't competed since his retirement in 2003 at WrestleMania 19, it's not impossible to believe that he wouldn't wrestle at a Saudi show.

After all, Shawn Michaels said he wouldn't compete after his 2010 retirement and we all know how that went.

Even if its to just hit a few stunners on some young heels, Austin appearing would definitely please the crowd.

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