The appearance of a 49-year-old legend on SmackDown took the fans of WWE by surprise, as she entered the ring only 25 years after making her debut. With her Hall of Fame induction fresh in the minds of the fans, the Icon came back to Pittsburgh on the July 4 show, which generated a nostalgic buzz that illuminated the arena. She did not skip a beat and went straight to point, calling out the reigning Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton to a match at Evolution on July 13.
It is jaw dropping how time has stopped in its tracks when it comes to her. She still had the same charisma and presence that has revolutionized women wrestling even decades after entering scene. Her comeback was flawless, even though she was no longer featured in the regular programming of WWE, every step and glare made fans remember her in her best years. You can not even believe your eyes, she is not a bit older than she used to be.
A New Chapter After a Storied Career
It was not a wistful trip down memory lane to see her in beans as everyone thought. She was there as a mission statement. She made it clear that she was not there to show off but to compete by confronting Tiffany Stratton. As evolution looms, WWE is hyping a legend‑versus‑new blood showdown of huge stakes. It is an old plot device that honors the past but puts the hero, Stratton, in the limelight.
The news has been met with a sense of euphoria and incredulity on social media by fans. There are those who are in awe of how her athleticism seems to have been untainted and there are those who are already making speculations on possible matchups. Will this comeback lead to new competition? Will she win her women's titles record again? It is all signs pointing to yes, right now, and the fact that WWE is finding ways of incorporating her in the buildup to Evolution only makes it more exciting.