5 WWE returns no one saw coming in 2019  

#2 Batista

Just give him what he wants.

Everyone knows the story of Batista's departure from WWE, and fans also recognized the desire that 'The Animal' had in his heart to make a return to the company. However, there was one problem with Bastista's interest in making a WWE comeback; the company had little interest in bringing him back for one more run.

The former World Champion made it clear that he tried contacting the company on several occasions, but hadn't been successful in garnering WWE's interest. That is why Batista's return on RAW back in February was such a big deal. It was Ric Flair's birthday celebration night, and no one could have predicted that Batista would be the man to give 'The Nature Boy' his biggest present.

After attacking Flair and demanding Triple H's attention, a match between the two former Evolution members was set up for WrestleMania where Batista lost and then promptly retired.

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#1 CM Punk

Punk has returned.

After chanting his name for almost half a decade, it seems like CM Punk fanatics finally got their wish: the former WWE Champion is back on WWE Television. Last night, CM Punk shook the wrestling world when he showed up on WWE Backstage. The former WWE Champion will now serve as a special analyst with fellow in-ring veteran Booker T and anchor Renee Young.

Many sites have reported that this return to WWE is not exactly what it seems, as Punk is contracted to FOX Sports and not WWE. However, this is a significant step for the wrestling legend, as one can only imagine the next step from here would be a return to RAW or SmackDown. There have been many Superstars that have burnt their bridges with Vince McMahon's billion-dollar company in the past, but it seems there is always a road back.

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