During Corbin’s first run with WWE, there was no doubt that fans could recognize his ability to be a great heel and a reliable in-ring performer on a weekly basis, but he was often positioned in storylines that his character felt undeserving of being in. Whether it was main eventing major shows with Seth Rollins for the world title or constantly wrestling Roman Reigns, Corbin was placed in high-profile feuds that many felt should’ve been given to other main event talent. Additionally, it was no secret that former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon liked Corbin considering how much TV time he was given, but under Triple H’s regime, a second run could be beneficial for the 41-year-old.

Although Corbin didn’t enjoy much main roster success when McMahon left the company, he did return to “WWE NXT” for a year where he was used to elevate talent. Along with forming The Wolfdogs with Bron Breakker, Corbin put over younger stars like Ilja Dragunov, Carmelo Hayes and Lexis King during his time in “NXT.” If Corbin were to rejoin WWE in the near future, his return could be beneficial if given a similar role to his previous “NXT” run but on the main roster, especially with many from the developmental brand having recently been called up to either “WWE Raw” or “WWE SmackDown.”

So long as Corbin isn’t immediately inserted into world title feuds or major storylines after returning, the former United States Champion could excel in WWE today, especially with his ability to consistently adapt to whatever role he’s given.