5 WWE officials who should return for one more match

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#5. Jason Jordan

Jason Jordan’s in-ring career came to an end in 2018 after a serious neck injury. Since then, he has become one of WWE’s lead backstage producers and remains an important part of the company behind the scenes.

Before his injury, Jordan had already built an impressive résumé. Alongside Chad Gable, he formed American Alpha, one of the most successful tag teams of its generation. The duo won the NXT Tag Team Championship before capturing the SmackDown Tag Team Championship. Jordan later teamed up with Seth Rollins to win the RAW Tag Team Championship, becoming the first superstar to hold the NXT, SmackDown, and RAW Tag Team Titles.

If Jordan is ever medically cleared, WWE should consider bringing him back for one final match.

#4. Former WWE Champion Big E

Big E was forced to retire from in-ring competition after suffering a serious neck injury on SmackDown in 2022. While he has remained part of WWE as a broadcast analyst and panelist, fans still hope to see him wrestle one more match.

Before the injury, Big E had accomplished almost everything there was to accomplish in WWE. He won the WWE Championship after successfully cashing in his Money in the Bank contract in 2021. As a member of The New Day, he captured eight main roster tag team titles and was part of the group’s record-breaking 483-day reign as Tag Team Champions. He also held the Intercontinental Championship twice and was an NXT Champion earlier in his career.

He has already achieved Hall of Fame-worthy success, and one last in-ring appearance would give fans an opportunity to celebrate one of the company’s most accomplished stars before he fully transitions into his role outside the ring.

#3. Corey Graves

Corey Graves retired from in-ring competition in 2014 after suffering multiple concussions during his NXT run. Since then, he has become a commentator and is currently part of the RAW broadcast team.

His retirement came much earlier than expected. Before moving to commentary, Graves was considered one of NXT’s rising stars and looked set for a main roster career.

Interestingly, Graves has revealed that he was later medically cleared to wrestle again. However, he has chosen to remain retired and continue his work behind the commentary desk.

If he ever decides to lace up his boots one more time, WWE could easily build a one-off match around his return. It would also give fans a chance to finally see what a main roster run for Corey Graves could have looked like.

#2. Wade Barrett

Wade Barrett has not wrestled in years, but he is still part of WWE as a commentator. Before stepping away from the ring, Barrett had a successful career. He won the first season of NXT in 2010 before leading The Nexus, one of the most memorable factions of its era. The group was involved in several major storylines and feuded with top stars like John Cena.

Barrett also won the Intercontinental Championship five times during his run. Those title reigns helped establish him as one of the company’s top heels. Unlike many names on this list, Barrett did not retire because of a career-ending injury. It was a personal decision, and he has since confirmed that he has no interest in returning full-time.

However, one final match could still be an option. Since Barrett is still around, the company would have an easy way to build a one-off return if he ever decided to step back into the ring.

#1. Nick Aldis

Nick Aldis could be closer to an in-ring return than any other official. The SmackDown General Manager has not wrestled since joining WWE. However, his recent issues with Gunther have changed that. After The Ring General’s loss at Night of Champions, the two got into a heated backstage confrontation that turned physical before officials separated them.

The rivalry has been building for weeks. Gunther has repeatedly argued with Aldis throughout his pursuit of the Undisputed WWE Championship. After three unsuccessful title matches, the former World Heavyweight Champion finally snapped, making their rivalry feel much more personal.

That said, the company may be setting up Aldis’ return. The former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion has plenty of experience inside the ring, and a match against Gunther at SummerSlam would give him a strong reason to compete again. Even if it is just a one-off appearance, the storyline is already in place.