When looking through the names on WWE’s current roster, it quickly becomes apparent just how many stars are off TV right now; some of whom are among the top main event talent in the company.
While it would be lovely to have everyone that is absent back on WWE programming, oftentimes some time away can be a good thing for a star’s character, as it opens up an opportunity for WWE to freshen things up in a significant way.
Absence generally does make the heart grow fonder, so even if a star was a despised heel when they were last seen on TV, a return always makes for a good opportunity to turn them babyface.
With that in mind, here are two heel WWE stars that could be set to turn babyface upon their return:
Rusev
It has been four months since Rusev’s last match on WWE programming, with “The Bulgarian Brute” being forced onto the sidelines in July due to injury. He did however, make a comeback to the ring during WWE’s recent tour of Hawaii, wrestling in matches on back-to-back nights on October 16 and 17.
The last we saw Rusev he was paired with Ethan Page, with both stars working together to try and both become Intercontinental Champion. In Rusev’s absence Page has now reached that goal, having dethroned Chad Gable for the IC Title during the November 2 episode of Raw.
It would have been nice to see Rusev make his return this past Monday on Raw when Page was confronted by prospective challengers: Gable, Rey Fenix and Big Cass, but it appears WWE are holding out on his return a little longer.
While it is Fenix that is next in line for a shot at Page, we could see Rusev step up to his confront his former associate after that match – kicking off a babyface run for the Bulgarian that could see him embrace the “Rusev Day” chants and potentially capture his first IC Title.
Naomi
It has now been well over a year since Naomi was last seen on WWE programming, with the former Women’s World Champions’s last appearance being the August 19, 2025 episode of Raw – where she announced her pregnancy.
Speculation regarding a WWE return has kicked up a gear since Jaida Parker joined The 946, as The Bloodline are noticeably without a female member to counteract “Ms. Parker.”
It does feel like the most logical and likely way to bring Naomi back, and in doing so, she will also be leaving her heel character behind. Even if Naomi’s return doesn’t come during The Bloodline vs. 946 feud, fans will be so happy to see her back that there is no way she gets booed.
Hopefully even as a babyface Naomi will retain the unhinged nature of her heel character rather than reverting to what she was doing before her turn in early 2025.
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