
2023 was a huge year for the WWE, especially in regard to returning superstars. After the seemingly impossible return of the Rock on SmackDown and CM Punk rejoining the company after his firing by AEW, it's easy to believe anyone could return these days. Now, there's a big rumor circulating about yet another superstar making a comeback at the start of 2024, and Triple H's comments have me fired up for upcoming WWE events.
Per recent reports from Fightful Select, the WWE was very close to signing a "former WWE champion" and had the intention of bringing them back for the Day 1 episode of Monday Night Raw, which is set for New Year's Day. While most wrestling rumors usually don't get a response from the company's top brass, Triple H decided to comment on this one via X: