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There were rumors a few months ago that Eva Marie was backstage in WWE to film some promos. She was first present mid-December 2020 and was reportedly also there during RAW Legends Night as well.
It was only on the 3rd May episode of RAW that Eva Marie's official WWE return was confirmed. It's been nearly five years since Marie was in WWE.
The last time we saw her, she was a part of the new SmackDown 2016 roster - one that comprised of a few women only.
Despite this, Eva Marie began to thrive. In hindsight, it was no surprise since SmackDown 2016 was arguably the best product that WWE produced over the past decade.
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Unfortunately, a Wellness Violation and subsequent suspension spelled the end of her run and she left the following year after months of absence. She has been a busy woman, but the timing was right.
Eva Marie managed to garner a lot of heat in her first run, especially in NXT. Things are different now and she could be returning as a manager/valent to a superstar.
Here are five superstars Eva Marie could manage upon her return to RAW:
#6. & 5. AJ Styles & Omos - The perfect team for Eva Marie?
AJ Styles and Omos have been an incredible duo and look even better with the RAW Tag Team Championships. The big surprise has been Omos, who only had two matches and has already delivered.
The dynamic between the two is interesting, and they're always entertaining to watch despite getting less TV time post-WrestleMania. That's about to change, and Eva Marie could be a big part of it. If Marie managed AJ Styles and Omos, they could have a lengthy run with the RAW Tag Team Championship.
It would make a lot of sense and help elevate all three superstars.
#4 Humberto Carrillo desperately needs a manager like Eva Marie
Humberto Carrillo has a good look and in-ring ability, but Eva Marie could take it to the next level. Carrillo is lacking in the two biggest departments, mic skills, and character depth.
It would require a big overhaul in personality for Humberto Carrillo, but we don't doubt that Eva Marie can bring that out of him. Sheamus has managed to bring some good out of Carrillo, but there's a lot of work that needs to be done.
#3 Cedric Alexander
On May 3rd, Cedric Alexander abandoned his tag team partner Shelton Benjamin. The implication was that he would go on to become a bigger singles star, but there's no guarantee of that, especially when WWE does break-ups for the sake of it.
If Cedric Alexander was to get ahead, he needs someone to do the talking for him until he's comfortable himself. Eva Marie would be a good name to align with as it would help elevate him in the long run.
#2 Sheamus - Would Eva Marie be a necessary addition?
Admittedly, Sheamus is the one that needs Eva Marie the least on this list. He's been enjoying a fantastic run on RAW this year, having feuded with the likes of Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley.
He was constantly hanging over the WWE Title picture but ultimately won the US Championship instead at WrestleMania 37. Sheamus has been great, and adding Eva Marie might only enhance his run and get more heat on him.
#1 Braun Strowman - Is it time for a character overhaul?
This all depends on whether Braun Strowman walks out of WrestleMania Backlash as the WWE Champion or not. Given how things are going, it's safe to bet against Braun Strowman.
Either way, if he was to undergo a major character overhaul, Eva Marie would be perfect to facilitate it. Braun Strowman has remained popular and has a decent character, but there's always something missing.
Eva Marie would fill a big gap that Braun Strowman might need, even if it's only a temporary alliance.
