Trish Stratus' appearance at SummerSlam proved that a post-retirement match from a beloved veteran can still hype a crowd and generate a positive reaction. The 7-time Women's Champion proved that she can still hang with the best of them, putting over Charlotte Flair whilst losing none of the credibility that has made her an icon.
Now that the former Diva of the Decade has stepped out of retirement and back into the ring, it is interesting to speculate other former pinnacles of the Women's Division destined for another run in the post Women's Evolution era. Here are five Superstars who should lace up their boots once more... and five who shouldn't.
10 Should: AJ Lee
The unsung heroine of the Women's Evolution, AJ Lee was a pioneer during a time when the women's division was treated as an afterthought. The Black Widow, a three-time Divas Champion, arguably carried the women's division during her WWE stint, lobbying backstage and on Twitter for equal pay and more screen time.
Lee's relationship with WWE seems rocky, given her marriage to controversial former champion CM Punk. However, it would be a delight to see AJ Lee return to WWE considering the current landscape of the women's division, reaping the benefits of the seeds she sowed.
9 Shouldn't: Stacy Keibler
Stacy Keibler began her wrestling career with WCW before joining WWE as part of the Invasion storyline. Keibler was prominent in a managerial role, managing The Dudley Boyz as well as Test and Scott Steiner.
Keibler is a prime example of female talent hired for sex appeal as opposed to in-ring talent. If she does ever return to WWE, it should be as a manager instead of a direct competitor.
8 Should: Lita
Lita wowed the crowd with her high-flying arsenal during the peak of the Attitude Era, forming Team XTreme with Matt and Jeff Hardy and proving she could hang with the best in the locker room. The Hall of Famer was one of the first women to compete in the main event of Monday Night Raw when she defeated Trish Stratus for the Women's Championship.
With Stratus coming out of retirement for another match, it makes sense for her best friend to follow in her footsteps.
7 Shouldn't: Eva Marie
Eva Marie is a representation of what it once meant to be a WWE Diva. The model and actress signed a contract with WWE in 2013, debuting on the main roster in July as a manager for The Bella Twins. Hired for her looks over wrestling ability, this ruined any chances of connecting with the crowd who quickly turned against her - even after a stint in NXT.
WWE has worked hard to move the women's division forward. The return of Eva Marie would only instead signify a giant leap backward.
6 Should: Melina
To be named "one of the best wrestlers in the world" by Bret Hart is no easy feat. Melina stood out during her time in the WWE locker room thanks to her offensive maneuvers and impressive flexibility, both utilized in a dramatic and memorable ring entrance.
The former Women's and Divas Champion would be a welcome addition to the current women's division - and a dynamic new foe for Charlotte Flair.
5 Shouldn't: Sunny
Sunny is known best for her tenure with the company during the 1990s, wherein she was dubbed the first WWF Diva. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, despite a series of real-life controversies including several drink-driving offenses.
Although she thrived in her role as manager, valet, and ring announcer, Sunny would struggle to find a relevant place for herself in WWE nowadays, particularly after her controversial comments last year regarding current WWE women using the company as a "stepping stone."
4 Should: Jacqueline
Jacqueline was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016 after a decorated career that saw her capture the Women's Championship twice and the Cruiserweight Championship once - making her the only woman in WWE to do so. A talented worker and veteran, Jacqueline would add a great brawler-type presence to the current WWE women's division.
WWE could pursue an angle that teamed Jacqueline with fellow Hall of Famers Trish Stratus and Lita, the former champions providing a tough new challenge for the current Superstars to overcome.
3 Shouldn't: Cameron
Cameron was the first competitor eliminated from the 2011 season of Tough Enough after telling Stone Cold Steve Austin that her favorite wrestling match of all time was Melina vs Alicia Fox. Despite this, the actress, dancer, and singer signed a contract with WWE in 2013, wherein she was paired with Naomi to form tag-team The Funkadactyls.
Cameron, real name Ariane Andrew, epitomized the traditional WWE Diva in the same way Eva Marie did, appearing more on Total Divas than in the ring. Naomi has faired much better as a singles competitor, capturing the SmackDown Women's Championship twice.
2 Should: Alundra Blayze
Alundra Blayze, also known by her WCW moniker Madusa, recently made a guest appearance on the Raw Reunion episode where she became the third woman to win the 24/7 Championship after Kelly Kelly and Candice Michelle. The fun cameo suggested that the Hall of Famer might just be open to one more match in WWE after all.
As a decorated veteran and former Women's Champion, a post-retirement match for Blayze would add hype and star power to the current women's division. This almost happened in 2015 after a series of sharp tweets were exchanged with Paige, though the Anti-Diva's injury halted those plans.
1 Shouldn't: Layla
Layla won the WWE Diva Search in 2006 and went on to have a fairly impressive career with the company. The English dancer and model captured both the Women's and Divas Championship, becoming the last woman to hold the Women's Championship before it was retired in 2010.
It is unclear what a post-retirement match from Layla could add to the women's division, as she remains one of the lesser prominent champions in the company's history - except, perhaps, one more appearance alongside Michelle McCool as despicable heel duo LayCool.