5 Forgotten WWE stars who need to return ASAP

In the world of professional wrestling, WWE stands as a colossus, boasting one of the largest rosters in its history. The company has an abundance of superstars ranging from youngsters to veterans on RAW and SmackDown. While it may be a boon for diversity and storytelling potential, it has inadvertently created a paradox where many performers are in obscurity.

Several top stars have been away from WWE television for quite some time and have become an afterthought. Although many of them are out due to injuries and concussions, several talents have been trapped in a creative abyss. The Stamford-based promotion must urgently bring its forgotten talents back into the spotlight to ensure their untapped potential.

Here are five forgotten WWE stars who need to return as soon as possible:

#5. Santos Escobar

Santos Escobar has been away from WWE television for the past several months and fans may have barely noticed that. According to several media outlets, his contract expired in October this year, following which he re-signed with the company. It's high time WWE brings Escobar back on television and involves him in any fresh storylines and feuds.

A sheer talent like him cannot be kept on the sidelines for long, and the creative team needs to find ways to incorporate him into current storylines. The former leader of Legado Del Fantasma has tremendous potential, as he could deliver some great feuds and rivalries if booked in the right way, making it necessary for the company to bring him back asap.

#4. WWE star Omos

One of the biggest names WWE needs to bring back immediately is Omos. The Nigerian Giant has been absent from television since April last year. It wouldn't be wrong to say that he has now become a forgotten star in the busiest landscape of the company. However, the 33-year-old needs to return to WWE immediately without any further delay.

The main roster is currently screaming for a monstrous superstar and Omos could fill that void. He is a walking spectacle who has the potential to give fans some jaw-dropping moments that would be remembered for years to come. The company needs to bring The Nigerian Giant back to television as soon as possible, as benching a star like him is a waste of his talent.

#3. Ivy Nile

Ivy Nile is also one of the forgotten superstars who needs to come back. The RAW women's division is currently lacking some mid-card talents as most of the female stars are top-tier stars. With Maxinne Dupri recently becoming the new Women's Intercontinental Champion, she needs some prominent names to feud with.

Therefore, WWE must bring back Ivy Nile on television. The 33-year-old has become an afterthought ever since Chad Gable went on hiatus. Since then, she and the Creed Brothers have been submerged under an ocean of obscurity. However, it's time Triple H calls Nile back on Monday Night RAW for a proper push.

#2. Apollo Crews

Apollo Crews has been away from WWE since suffering a pectoral injury in January this year. However, he was recently seen training and preparing for a comeback. Crews is one of those superstars who could deliver some great storylines and matches as he brings a unique flavor to the current product.

Monday Night RAW currently needs some fresh faces around the Intercontinental Championship picture. The only three superstars that have been chasing the title in recent months are Penta, Rusev and Sheamus. The fact that things have been running in a loop makes Apollo Crews' return the need of the hour.

#1. Austin Theory

One of the biggest returns that must happen immediately is that of Austin Theory. The former United States Champion has been away from WWE for quite some time. His prolonged absence is a self-inflicted wound on the company's current roster and future plans. Theory embodies the "future face" WWE desperately needs amid an aging top-tier stars.

Keeping a sheer talent like him on the sidelines makes no sense. The creative team needs to bring Austin Theory back as soon as possible, as delaying his return any further could be detrimental to his career. Moreover, the WWE Universe has been clamoring for him to come back as well. Therefore, Triple H needs to pull the trigger on Theory's homecoming immediately.