With WWE’s brand split imminent, the company is reportedly trying to secure several former stars to make their returns to RAW or SmackDown.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted on Twitter that WWE has been calling former talent about coming back to the company. After the brand split, the RAW and SmackDown rosters will each tour separately and the company reportedly feels each side needs some additional recognizable names.
“[WWE is] calling lots of 40+ year old guys to return for the new era,” he wrote.
WWE just realized they have to fill two rosters, calling lots of 40+ year old guys to return for the new era.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) June 18, 2016
The draft is currently believed to be taking place on the on July 11th edition of RAW, with SmackDown going live on Tuesday nights starting July 19th. Who would you like to see return for WWE’s upcoming brand split? Leave your thoughts below in the comments section.
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