5 WWE returns no one saw coming in 2019
One of the best feelings wrestling fans can ever experience is the return of a fan-favorite Superstar. Throughout the years, we have seen some of the biggest stars who burnt their bridges with WWE make a triumphant return to the company. 2019 proved no different, as some of the biggest names in wrestling made some truly shocking comebacks in ways no one could have ever predicted.
From future Hall of Famers to former World Champions, WWE has tried to spice up RAW and SmackDown over the last few months. To be honest, the problematic phase WWE TV has been through this year alone called for some truly magical moments and the company provided. So without any further delay, let us go through five returns that no one saw coming in 2019.
#5 Goldberg
Goldberg's return to WWE was a special moment for fans of the WCW legend. From conquering Brock Lesnar in a few minutes to winning the Universal Title, WWE made sure to use 'The Man' in the best way possible. Still, WWE couldn't anticipate the adverse fan reaction the veteran would receive only a few months down the line.
This cut Goldberg's Universal Title reign short, and it seemed like he hung up his boots on the RAW after WrestleMania. However, when WWE needed star power for Super ShowDown, Goldberg was called back into action, as he was set to face another legend in The Undertaker.
Fans were initially split on this match, as many felt that Goldberg and The Undertaker were not able to put on a great match anymore. Nevertheless, putting some major botches aside, the eventual match was not a total train wreck.
Goldberg and Undertaker did what they could to keep fans engaged, but it came at a heavy price. Many thought the injuries Goldberg suffered would spell the end of his time in a WWE ring.
WWE had other plans in mind, as the former WCW Champion shocked the WWE Universe when he returned to challenge Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam 2019.
While WWE did plant the seeds for this showdown, fans took it with a pinch of salt, as no one thought Goldberg would ever take on a Superstar like Ziggler at this stage in his career. Therefore, it was a total surprise when Goldberg returned to sign the contract for the match.