The Worst Comebacks in Wrestling History

🤔The return of The Outsiders in 2002 was a letdown compared to their hype and potential.

👎Kurt Angle's retirement tour in 2019 was lackluster and ended with a disappointing match against Baron Corbin.

😬Dexter Lumis' return to WWE in 2022 was poorly executed, and he quickly became lost in the shuffle.

😞Hit row's return in 2022 failed to capture the magic of their initial run, leading to their disbandment.

🙅‍♀️Gail Kim and Emma both experienced underwhelming returns to WWE during the Divas era.

👊Ronda Rousey's comeback in 2022 fell short of expectations, despite her successful initial run in WWE.

Why were The Outsiders' return in 2002 disappointing?

—Despite the hype, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash's reunion in WWE did not live up to expectations, as they failed to make a significant impact and had underwhelming matches.

What went wrong with Kurt Angle's retirement tour?

—Kurt Angle's retirement tour in 2019 was marred by lackluster matches and the choice to have him face Baron Corbin in his final bout, which disappointed fans and even Angle himself.

Why did Dexter Lumis' return flop in 2022?

—Dexter Lumis' return to WWE in 2022 was poorly executed, and he was unable to make a meaningful impact due to his limiting gimmick and lack of creative direction.

Why did hit row fail to recapture their earlier success?

—Hit row's return in 2022 did not live up to their previous run in NXT due to the absence of Isaiah Swerve Scott and poor booking decisions, leading to their eventual disbandment.

What were Gail Kim and Emma's underwhelming returns to WWE?

—Gail Kim and Emma both returned to WWE during the Divas era, where women's wrestling was not taken as seriously. They were booked poorly and did not receive the opportunities to showcase their skills.

Why did Ronda Rousey's comeback in 2022 disappoint?

—Ronda Rousey's second run in WWE did not meet expectations, as she faced criticism for her in-ring abilities and the creative direction of her character.

00:00Introduction to the worst comebacks in wrestling history.

02:10The disappointment surrounding The Outsiders' return in 2002.

04:30The lackluster retirement tour of Kurt Angle in 2019.

06:40The botched return of Dexter Lumis in 2022.

08:50The decline of hit row after their return in 2022.

10:55Gail Kim and Emma's underwhelming returns during the Divas era.

13:20Ronda Rousey's disappointing comeback in 2022.