Brock Lensar to John Cena: Most Surprising WWE Returns of 2021
2021 was a year of exciting action in the WWE Universe. However, amid all the action and new faces, there were some legends and superstars that made their triumphant return to a great reception.
Let's meet them all!
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Brock Lesnar
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Brock Lesnar returned to WWE after almost two years at SummerSlam 2021. He confronted Roman Reigns and made his intentions clear - he was coming for Reigns' Universal Championship
Becky Lynch
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Becky Lynch made her WWE return to a grand reception at SummerSlam 2021. She not only returned after her maternity leave, but also won the title from Bianca Belair in less than 30 seconds!
John Cena
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John Cena returned to WWE after 1.5 years at Money in the Bank 2021. He confronted Roman Reigns after his match and feuded with him over the Universal title
Goldberg
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'The Icon' Goldberg made his iconic return to Raw after six long months to confront Bobby Lashley. The two got into an extensive feud that culminated at Crown Jewel 2021
Carlito
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'Caribbean Cool' Carlito made his WWE return after over a decade at the 2021 Royal Rumble match. His return was a huge highlight of the PPV. In fact, he also wrestled a match the next night on Raw!
Sasha Banks
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Sasha Banks returned to action after an absence of three months in late July 2021. She came in for Bianca Belair's save from Queen Zelina and Carmella's attack
