{"id":129193,"date":"2025-01-01T07:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T12:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=129193"},"modified":"2025-01-01T07:37:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T12:37:16","slug":"possible-in-ring-return-wwe-wade-barrett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/01\/01\/possible-in-ring-return-wwe-wade-barrett\/","title":{"rendered":"The Possible In-Ring Return of WWE’s Wade Barrett"},"content":{"rendered":"

In professional wrestling, there is nothing like seeing a wrestler return to the ring after retirement. Whether the retirement was caused by injury or personal choice, it is exciting to see someone compete again when we thought it wouldn\u2019t be possible.\u00a0<\/span>In 2016, Wade Barrett<\/a> was released from the WWE; since then, he hasn\u2019t had another wrestling match. He never pursued wrestling outside of WWE, and upon his return to the company in 2020, he became a commentator.<\/span><\/p>\n

Barrett has impressed us all in this new commentary position and gained more love and respect from the fans as he shows his dedication to the company. Although his decision not to compete is personal, he is in phenomenal shape. With his 15+ years in professional wrestling, I\u2019m sure he hasn\u2019t lost a step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WWE has teased Barrett’s return for one more match, but that may be bad news for his possible opponent\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Would Be Wade Barrett’s Opponent?<\/h3>\n

When wrestlers make a comeback, they typically face two types of opponents: a new wrestler to the company with whom they may not have had the chance to cross paths or someone with whom they already have a history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking at the current wrestlers and their positions in the company, Barrett’s most compelling opponent would be Drew McIntyre. Over the years, they have been public about their friendship, especially recently with Barrett in the company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stay behind your desk grandpa; your stand-in has a better chance than you do https:\/\/t.co\/lt6JSscFK0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) October 12, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n