#4. MVP Requests his WWE release - December 2nd, 2010
MVP is currently part of WWE's main roster as Bobby Lashley's manager. The former United States Champion made his return to the company as part of the 2020 Royal Rumble match.
It's hard to believe that MVP had been away from the company for a decade before making his return, since the star himself requested his release in December 2010.
His release was granted and his final match aired the following night on SmackDown, where he teamed with Kaval against Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler. After their defeat, Kaval and MVP were attacked by Kane.
The former champion went on to work for NJPW and then IMPACT Wrestling He returned to Vince McMahon's company in 2020.
Ahead of his return, MVP did make a cameo for the company in 2018 when he was part of the 25th Anniversary of RAW. The star was featured in a backstage segment which was his first appearance in more than eight years.