5 Released Impact Wrestlers Who Made A Mistake By Returning ( & 5 Who Made The Right Call ).

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Since Impact Wrestling's origin in 2002 , the organization has encountered numerous ups and many downs . The organization's list has forever been a combination of local ability and laid out stars from different advancements . Because of all of this ability burnning through the program , it is unavoidable that the organization would deliver ability throughout the long term .RELATED : 10 TNA Impact Wrestling Managers Who Surprisingly Wrestled In A Match However , because of the transient idea of expert wrestling , a portion of this ability would stroll back through the entryways of Impact Wrestling years after the fact in their profession . While it would be perfect assuming every one of these grapplers proceeded with their progress in Impact wrestling upon their profits , not every one of them are so lucky . As a matter of fact , a portion of these grapplers would wind up lamenting getting back to the organization . Committed An Error - Sean Waltman At the pinnacle of his wrestling profession d his WWE stretch , Sean Waltman delighted in significant accomplishment as an individual from D Generation X. At the point when he was set free from the organization in 2002 , he utilized his star ability to acquire a spot in the beginning of the Impact Wrestling program and had different short spells with the organization . Tragically , Waltman went to the well too often and joined the organization for the last time in 2010. Far over the hill and incapable to hang with the more youthful ability on the program , Waltman stood out in contrast to everything else for every one of some unacceptable reasons , and just harmed his heritage . Settled on The Right Decision - Scott Steiner Scott Steiner's vocation is typically associated with either the super outrageous lows of his profession . Whether to recollect his WCW World Championship

recall his WCW World Championship run or frustrating WWE spell , it makes Steiner a polarizing character . Also , Steiner's Impact Wrestling spells are basically the same . RELATED : 8 TNA/Impact Wrestling Stable Rivalries , Ranked Worst To Best Steiner's most memorable Impact spell included one of his most important minutes during his " Steiner Math " promotion , yet it was for every one of some unacceptable reasons . Fortunately , he got back to the organization on two unique events to demonstrate that he merits the regard d wrestling fans because of his commitments to the business . Committed An Error - Austin Aries There is no denying how skilled Austin Aries is within the ring and he merits the honors he procured from his in - ring work . Aries ' prologue to the wrestling scene during his most memorable Impact Wrestling spell as an individual from the X - Division served to feature what he could achieve in the ring . Anyway , when Aries rejoined the organization later in his vocation and became Impact World Champion , he stood out as truly newsworthy for every one of some unacceptable reasons . Aries scandalously finished his last Impact stretch by going off scr during a coordinate with Johnny Impact , arra stamped him as somebody truly challenging to work with that has influenced his vocation from that point forward . Settled on The Right Decision - Christian Cage While some wrestling fans feel that Christian Cage was never viewed as a top grappler during his WWE spell , he has demonstrated what he is equipped for during his runs with Impact Wrestling . Subsequent to becoming NWA World Heavyweight Champion during his originally run with the organization , he demonstrated exactly the way that incredible he could be . RELATED : 10 Times A TNA Wrestler Made Their Debut ( and Nobody Cared ) Once Christian rejoined WWE later in vocation , fans by and by scrutinized his spot in wrestling history . Fortunately , Christian joined Impact Wrestling once again and partook in one more run as Impact World Champion , by and by demonstrating what he could do whenever offered the chance . Committed An Error - Dustin Rhodes Dustin Rhodes has partaken in numerous high points and low points in his vocation and has gone through various organizations during his interest to track down significance . In the wake of joining Impact Wrestling without precedent for 2004 under his genuine name , he would return to WWE before his own evil spirits got the better of him . While he is presently partaking in a lifelong renaissance in AEW , Rhodes ' return to Impact Wrestling in 2007 was met with

only eye rolls . Presently known as Black Reign , he was viewed as only a modest impersonation of Goldust , which simply harmed his inheritance , which was hard for him to return from . Settled on The Right Decision - Mia Yim The Impact Wrestling Knocko . As a previous Knockout's Champion , Mia Yim has demonstrated exactly the way that significant she could be to a ladies' division . Tragically , her short spell in WWE not feature her gifts and she wound hoing reliably under used during only eye rolls . Presently known as Black Reign , he was viewed as only a modest impersonation of Goldust , which simply harmed his inheritance , which was challenging for him to return from . Settled on The Right Decision - Mia Yim The Impact Wrestling Knockouts division has forever been one of the foundations of the organization because of the amount of a spotlight they have put on ladies' wrestling throughout the long term . As a previous Knockout's Champion , Mia Yim has demonstrated exactly the way in which important she could be to a ladies' division . Tragically , her short spell in WWE not grandstand her gifts and she wound hoing reliably under used during up being reliably under - used during her whole run . Fortunately , she got back to WWE in 2022 following her delivery and is demonstrating by and by that assuming she is utilized in the correct manner that she can assist with conveying a whole division . Committed An Error - Jeff Hardy Jeff Hardy's effect on the wrestling business has been happening for north of twenty years at this point , and his runs in both WWE and Impact have added to an extraordinary heritage . Tragically , his own devils have hindered his own prosperity , and he now and then turns out to be the cause all his own problems . RELATED : 10 Bad TNA PPV Endings You Forgot About Jeff's previously run in Impact came in 2002 and he turned into a foundation for the organization and assisted utilize his name with esteeming to make Impact famous during its initial days . Anyway , when he returned in 2010 for one more run , his own way of life disrupted the general flow and seriously harmed his heritage . Settled on The Right Decision - Rhyno ⓒ2022 The previous ECW World Heavyweight Champion has endeavored to keep up his heritage throughout the long term , and spells in both WWE and Impact have assisted fans with recalling how strong The Man Beast can be . While Rhyno didn't arrive at my Q occasion status during his runs in WWE , he and make his presence felt in Impact Wrestling . Rhyno's previously run brought about a rule as the lofty NWA World Heavyweight Champion before he left for a sudden spike in demand for the free circuit and afterward a label group run in WWE . His new re-visitation of Impact Wrestling has demonstrated to be a shrewd choice as he is proceeding to stay at the center of attention in an organization that treats him well . Committed An Error - Ken Shamrock Long - time Impact Wrestling fans recollect that Ken Shamrock was once intended to be the foundation of the organization and was really the advancement's most memorable title holder . After a strong mid - card run WWE , this Impact run laid out Shamrock as a genuine expert Shamrock as a real expert grappler alongside his incredible MMA profession . Anyway , there were not many fans clamoring for a Ken Shamrock return to wrestling in 2019. Truth be told , Shamrock severed his ties with most wrestling fans after his MMA vocation ran too lengthy that he hung around too long . Settled on The Right Decision - Deonna Purrazzo Deonna Purrazzo's wrestling vocation has demonstrated that the grass isn't generally greener on the opposite side . After a strong stretch in the Knockouts division , Purrazzo left the organization in 2014 to start working in formative , which just wound up ask Start a hindrance to her profession . In spite of her long stretches of involvement , Purrazzo was not utilized on WWE TV and turned out to be delivered absent a lot of thought . Fortunately , she got back to Impact Wrestling and showed the world that she isn't just among the best on the planet yet is responsible for her own fate .

2nd term Since Impact Wrestling's inception in 2002 , the company has experienced many highs and many lows . The company's roster has always been a mixture of homegrown talent and established stars from other promotions . Due to all of this talent cycling through the roster , it is inevitable that the company would release talent over the years .RELATED : 10 TNA Impact Wrestling Managers Who Surprisingly Wrestled In A Match However , due to the transient nature of professional wrestling , some of this talent would walk back through the doors of Impact Wrestling years later in their career . While it would be great if each of these wrestlers continued their success in Impact wrestling upon their returns , not all of them are so fortunate . In fact , some of these wrestlers would end up regretting returning to the company . Made A Mistake - Sean Waltman At the peak of his wrestling career d his WWE stint , Sean Waltman enjoyed considerable success as a member of D Generation X. When he was released from the company in 2002 , he used his star power to gain a spot in the early days of the Impact Wrestling roster and had multiple short stints with the company . Unfortunately , Waltman went to the well too many times and joined the company for the final time in 2010. Far past his prime and unable to hang with the younger talent on the roster , Waltman stuck out like a sore thumb for all the wrong reasons , and only damaged his legacy . Made The Right Call - Scott Steiner Scott Steiner's career is usually remembered for either the extreme extreme lows of his career . Whether to remember his WCW World Championship

remember his WCW World Championship run or disappointing WWE stint , it makes Steiner a polarizing character . In addition , Steiner's Impact Wrestling stints are very similar . RELATED : 8 TNA / Impact Wrestling Stable Rivalries , Ranked Worst To Best Steiner's first Impact stint included one of his most memorable moments during his " Steiner Math " promo , but it was for all the wrong reasons . Thankfully , he returned to the company on two different occasions to prove that he deserves the respect d wrestling fans due to his contributions to the business . Made A Mistake - Austin Aries There is no denying how talented Austin Aries is inside of the ring and he deserves the accolades he earned from his in - ring work . Aries ' introduction to the wrestling world during his first Impact Wrestling stint as a member of the X - Division served to showcase what he could accomplish in the ring . However , when Aries rejoined the company later in his career and became Impact World Champion , he made headlines for all the wrong reasons . Aries infamously ended his final Impact stint by going off scr during a match with Johnny Impact , arra marked him as someone very difficult to work with that has impacted his career ever since . Made The Right Call - Christian Cage While some wrestling fans feel that Christian Cage was never considered a top wrestler during his WWE stint , he has proven what he is capable of during his runs with Impact Wrestling . After becoming NWA World Heavyweight Champion during his first run with the company , he proved just how great he could be . RELATED : 10 Times A TNA Wrestler Made Their Debut ( & Nobody Cared ) Once Christian rejoined WWE later in career , fans once again questioned his spot in wrestling history . Thankfully , Christian joined Impact Wrestling one more time and enjoyed another run as Impact World Champion , once again proving what he could do if given the opportunity . Made A Mistake - Dustin Rhodes Dustin Rhodes has enjoyed multiple ups and downs in his career and has traveled through many different companies during his pursuit to find greatness . After joining Impact Wrestling for the first time in 2004 under his real name , he would bounce back to WWE before his personal demons got the better of him . While he is now enjoying a career renaissance in AEW , Rhodes ' return to Impact Wrestling in 2007 was met with

nothing but eye rolls . Now known as Black Reign , he was seen as nothing but a cheap imitation of Goldust , which only served to damage his legacy , which was difficult for him to come back from . Made The Right Call - Mia Yim The Impact Wrestling Knocko . As a former Knockout's Champion , Mia Yim has proven just how valuable she could be to a women's division . Unfortunately , her short stint in WWE not showcase her talents and she wound hoing consistently under utilized during nothing but eye rolls . Now known as Black Reign , he was seen as nothing but a cheap imitation of Goldust , which only served to damage his legacy , which was difficult for him to come back from . Made The Right Call - Mia Yim The Impact Wrestling Knockouts division has always been one of the cornerstones of the company due to how much of a focus they have placed on women's wrestling over the years . As a former Knockout's Champion , Mia Yim has proven just how valuable she could be to a women's division . Unfortunately , her short stint in WWE not showcase her talents and she wound hoing consistently under utilized during up being consistently under - utilized during her entire run . Thankfully , she returned to WWE in 2022 following her release and is proving once again that if she is used in the right way that she can help carry an entire division . Made A Mistake - Jeff Hardy Jeff Hardy's impact on the wrestling industry has been going on for over twenty years now , and his runs in both WWE and Impact have helped contribute to a great legacy . Unfortunately , his personal demons have gotten in the way of his own success , and he sometimes ends up being his own worst enemy . RELATED : 10 Bad TNA PPV Endings You Forgot About Jeff's first run in Impact came in 2002 and he became a cornerstone for the company and helped use his name value to put Impact on the map during its early days . However , when he returned in 2010 for another run , his own lifestyle got in the way and severely damaged his legacy . Made The Right Call - Rhyno Ⓒ2022 The former ECW World Heavyweight Champion has worked hard to keep up his legacy over the years , and stints in both WWE and Impact have helped fans remember how powerful The Man Beast can be . While Rhyno did not reach my Q event status during his runs in WWE , he and make his presence felt in Impact Wrestling . Rhyno's first run resulted in a reign as the prestigious NWA World Heavyweight Champion before he departed for a run on the independent circuit and then a tag team run in WWE . His recent return to Impact Wrestling has proven to be a smart decision as he is continuing to remain in the spotlight in a company that treats him well . Made A Mistake - Ken Shamrock Long - time Impact Wrestling fans remember that Ken Shamrock was once meant to be the cornerstone of the company and was actually the promotion's first world champion . After a solid mid - card run WWE , this Impact run helped establish Shamrock as a legitimate professional Shamrock as a legitimate professional wrestler along with his legendary MMA career . However , there were few fans clamouring for a Ken Shamrock return to wrestling in 2019. In fact , Shamrock burned his bridges with most wrestling fans after his MMA career ran too long that he overstayed his welcome . Made The Right Call - Deonna Purrazzo Deonna Purrazzo's wrestling career has proven that the grass is not always greener on the other side . After a solid stint in the Knockouts division , Purrazzo left the company in 2014 to begin working in developmental , which only ended up beg Start a detriment to her career . Despite her years of experience , Purrazzo was not used on WWE television and wound up being released without much thought . Thankfully , she returned to Impact Wrestling and showed the world that she is not only among the best in the world but is in charge of her own destiny .