AEW Revolution 2026 will be the first major pay-per-view event of the year in what should be a jam packed crowd in Los Angeles, California.
While it should be another star studded lineup from All Elite Wrestling, the company has a great deal of talent either on the injury list or in the midst of lengthy absence at this time.
The show could see a number of notable names making their comeback to the promotion under the bright lights in LA.
Here are eight potential returns at AEW Revolution 2026.
8. Mercedes Moné
On the December 31 New Year’s Smash edition of AEW Dynamite, Willow Nightingale defeated Mercedes Moné to win the TBS Championship.
Following this loss, Mone announced that she was taking some time off from All Elite Wrestling and has not been seen since.
After announcing her in-ring return for various independent promotions, it feels like it will be only a matter of time before “The CEO” makes her return to AEW.
With AEW Revolution 2026 taking place from Los Angeles, it makes sense for Mone to make her presence felt at this next pay-per-view event.
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7. Nick Wayne
Ahead of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025, Nick Wayne was sidelined with a serious ankle injury that has kept him out of action since then.
Wayne was someone seen as an up-and-coming star who could climb the ladder to become a prominent star on the roster.
At just 20 years old, it feels like Wayne has his whole career ahead of him and could make his way back at any time.
“The Prodigy” could be in line for a return in Los Angeles at AEW Revolution 2026 on the west coast where he originally made a name for himself in the industry.
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6. Thunder Rosa
Following AEW All In: Texas 2025, Thunder Rosa announced that she was taking time off to recover from some lingering injuries.
The former AEW Women’s World Champion is one of the most popular female stars in the company’s history.
After being sidelined for almost eight months, AEW Revolution 2026 might be the perfect setting for Rosa to make her return to the company and become a key player in the women’s division.
Whether it be stepping up to challenge for the AEW Women’s World Championship or even turning heel, Rosa could make her comeback and play a crucial role in the women’s scene once again.
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5. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.
Another former AEW Women’s World Champion who could make her comeback to the company is Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.
Baker has not been seen on AEW television since being written off in November 2024.
After being absent from the company’s programming for so long, it feels like Baker could be in line for a major push when she finally makes her return.
Baker returning at AEW Revolution 2026 could see her get right back into the mix of things in the women’s division that she helped build up in the first place.
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4. Adam Copeland & Christian Cage
At AEW All Out 2025, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage defeated FTR. Post match, FTR handcuffed Copeland to the ropes and made him watch as they proceeded to deliver a pair of spiked piledrivers to Cage and Adam’s wife Beth Copeland.
Since this attack, Cope and Cage have not been seen on AEW television in the past five months.
In the interim, Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler have captured the AEW World Tag Team Championships and are set to defend their titles against The Young Bucks next.
If this bout takes place at AEW Revolution 2026, it could lead to Copeland and Christian making their return to get revenge on FTR after this match.
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3. Chris Jericho
Over the past year, Chris Jericho has been at the center of headlines and plenty of discussion regarding his future in pro wrestling.
With his AEW contract set to expire, it appears that WWE has strong interest in bringing Jericho back into the company.
Since the former AEW World Champion has not appeared on WWE as of this time, it could be possible that Jericho returns to All Elite Wrestling before he makes his next move.
Jericho returning AEW Revolution 2026 could be a huge moment where one of the most influential figures in company history makes his presence known once more.
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2. Will Ospreay
Over the past few weeks, fans have seen a series of vignettes airing to tease the return of Will Ospreay.
“The Aerial Assassin” has been out of action since undergoing neck surgery following AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025.
Considering he seems on the road to recovery, Ospreay could make a comeback at the next pay-per-view on March 15.
Setting the stage for a potential run in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, Ospreay may make a surprise return at AEW Revolution 2026 and start the road to him headlining the All In: London event at Wembley Stadium this summer.
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1. Jay White
Ahead of competing in the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, Jay White announced that he was pulled from the field due to a broken hand injury.
Recovering from his broken hand, White decided to also undergo surgery on his lingering shoulder injury.
After making a rare appearance for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement ceremony at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, “Switchblade” could make a surprise return at AEW Revolution2026.
Whether it be reinsert himself in the mix for the AEW World Title or getting revenge on The Death Riders, there are tons of possibilities for White upon his return to All Elite Wrestling.
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