WWE signed a number of big names in 2024 and that trend has already continued into 2025, and we’ve only just hit WrestleMania time.
With the company looking at free agents, AEW stars, indie talents with potential and more, making a debut at WrestleMania would be just about the biggest way to make an impact.
Here are eight potential new WWE signings that could have big moments at WrestleMania 41.
8. Joe Hendry
Say his name and he appears! WWE clearly believes in Joe Hendry – he’s doing an appearance on Saturday at WWE World, despite not being signed with the company.
While he’s still signed to TNA Wrestling, the current working partnership between the two companies could lend to some wishful thinking becoming reality.
Some rumors have suggested that TNA may even allow Hendry to debut in WWE before his contract with the company expires, and if that is the case (which isn’t confirmed), in theory he could debut for WWE at any time.
Randy Orton should thoughtfully choose his words unless he wants to summon the TNA World Champion to be his replacement opponent!
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7. Nikki Bella
Previously having her in-ring career cut short due to injury, there was never a true ‘farewell’ match for Nikki Bella.
After making a surprise return to in-ring action at the 2025 Royal Rumble, it seems as though Nikki Bella will be involved in a longer program soon.
While she has teased “something big” she is doing over the summer, fans have assumed that she will be involved with a WWE storyline soon.
Since both Bella Twins are scheduled to be in Las Vegas for the festivities, perhaps there could be a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 41.
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6. Bad Bunny
After making an iconic appearance at Backlash 2023 – taking on Damian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight in Puerto Rico – Bad Bunny has been understandably busy.
However since the megastar isn’t on tour until this coming Summer 2025, perhaps he is available to make a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 41.
No stranger to the WrestleMania stage, Bad Bunny had his first match in WWE back at WrestleMania 37 in a tag team with Damian Priest where they beat The Miz and John Morrison.
Maybe Priest will need to call in his own favor for backup this year as he is poised to take on a very heated Drew McIntyre in a Street Fight.
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5. Aleister Black
Since he departed AEW, fans have expected the former Malakai Black to return to WWE, and likely even return to his WWE name of Aleister Black.
While it still remains unofficial that Black has re-signed with the company, most are anticipating his arrival fairly soon with dark and spooky vignettes already seemingly teasing his arrival.
However, Aleister Black could potentially return at WrestleMania 41, possibly even as a surprise opponent for Randy Orton.
After an original run on the main roster that was regarded as lackluster by some, many are anxious to see what Black can do under a Triple H helmed creative team.
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4. Paige (Saraya)
While she has spent the last three years in AEW under her real name, Saraya could conceivably return to her WWE roots.
After revealing that she had parted ways with AEW, the former Divas Champion has gone on to launch a new podcast.
With WWE Evolution 2 rumored to be planned for this July and given her recent in-ring action, we may be closer to a Paige return than ever.
What better way to re-introduce herself to WWE fans than to make a major return on the grandest stage of them all.
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3. Jeff Cobb
Reportedly Jeff Cobb is a free agent although he continues to make appearances for NJPW, recently picking up the IWGP Tag Team Championship along with his United Empire tag partner, Callum Newman – a title he has since vacated upon confirming his NJPW departure.
His name recently began coming up in relation to WWE as it was noted that the company was interested in the industry veteran.
Cobb has worked for NJPW since 2017 and also made appearances in ROH, AEW and CMLL.
With an already storied career, making a debut at WrestleMania 41 would certainly be a huge way to be introduced to WWE fans.
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2. Matt & Jeff Hardy
While it seems the current TNA Wrestling World Tag Team Champions remain under contract with the company, given the recent partnership between the promotions, we may very well see a second surprise return from the Hardy Boyz at a WrestleMania.
After previously returning to a thunderous crowd reaction at WrestleMania 33, the Hardys immediately became a surprise entrant in the Raw Tag Team Title match, which they won.
With the WrestleMania 41 bout seemingly set between the War Raiders and The New Day, imagine the scenes if Matt and Jeff showed up as surprise entrants again.
If not, they could always appear after the match to challenge the winners – either way, it would be lovely for the Hardy Boyz to get a giant ovation in WWE once more.
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1. Mariah May
Former AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May has recently been revealed as being in a ‘contract year’, with her current deal with AEW up sooner rather than later.
According to recent reports, Mariah May’s contract with AEW is up some time soon in 2025, making her another prime candidate to be potentially swooped up by WWE.
While she has already put an end to her iconic feud in AEW with Timeless Toni Storm, it may actually be time for May to move on for her own career prospects.
With WWE offering an entirely new roster of talent to challenge, including fellow blonde powerhouses Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair, Mariah May would have a lot of new stories to tell after WrestleMania 41.
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