Nick Aldis has done an excellent job as the General Manager of WWE SmackDown, bringing authority and credibility to the blue brand. However, fans have long speculated that the former NWA World Champion’s journey inside the ring isn’t truly over.
The star has not been in action since October 2023, and fans have been wondering if the star will ever make his presence felt in the squared circle again. While the veteran has not officially retired from in-ring competition, his return status still remains uncertain.
While there is no update on the former NWA World Champion’s in-ring return, there have been teases, suggesting that the star would make his comeback. Let’s take a look at the hints that seemingly make his in-ring return imminent.
#3. SmackDown’s Main Event scene is dead
SmackDown last Friday night averaged its lowest viewership in history on the USA Network with 933,000 viewers. pic.twitter.com/Z2L9XxfjJS
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) November 5, 2025
SmackDown’s main event picture has felt stagnant in recent months, especially with Roman Reigns moving to WWE RAW and other stars either injured or involved in repetitive storylines. The current structure has been leading to a sudden decrease in the viewership of the blue brand episodes, making it completely necessary for the company to take some action and get the numbers back on top.
This presents the perfect opportunity for Nick Aldis to step in as a fresh contender on the main event scene. His presence could inject new energy into the blue brand, offering fans a list of new storylines and matches that could enhance the ratings of the show.
#2. Nick Aldis hasn’t officially retired
Despite his transition into the General Manager role, Nick Aldis has never officially announced his retirement from wrestling. The 37-year-old remains in peak physical shape and has never denied a potential comeback, which has only fueled speculation about his in-ring future.
Aldis, whenever asked about a potential comeback, has always stated that he was looking for the right opportunity, and this could be the perfect one for him to make his comeback and get to the top of the entire roster instantly. A potential role switch like this could lead to some exciting developments, leaving the fans excited for the shows once again.
#1. Drew McIntyre’s WWE suspension is storyline-related
Drew McIntyre’s recent suspension appears to be purely storyline-driven, setting up something bigger behind the scenes. Nick Aldis suspended the former WWE Champion last week on the blue brand, and reports have suggested the move was storyline-related since then.
Drew McIntyre has fired off on Nick Aldis following his suspension on WWE SmackDown pic.twitter.com/JZApMso7yE
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) November 11, 2025
With the Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, moving to the WarGames story now, fans have been wondering how McIntyre’s suspension could be used in a story. The perfect way could be the Scottish Warrior returning and attacking Aldis, to set up a massive feud between both stars, making his in-ring return. A scenario like this could perfectly fit in the current situation and lead to some exciting developments in the next few weeks. Fans will have to wait and see if Nick Aldis has plans to return to the squared circle any time soon.
