14. New World Order
The nWo made two appearances in 2015. They first appeared on the Raw Reunion episode on January 19, and were involved in a segment with the Ascension. The nWo later appeared at WrestleMania 31 to help Sting fight off DX and Triple H.
13. Ric Flair
On the January 19, 2015 episode of Raw Reunion, Flair participated in a “legends panel” alongside Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan. Flair predicted that Dean Ambrose would win the 2015 Royal Rumble match, and afterwards, was interrupted by the Big Show. Flair was then knocked out by Show after chopping and punching him. Flair also appeared in a backstage segment at WrestleMania 31 to congratulate Daniel Bryan.
12. Randy Orton
Randy Orton returned after 4 months at Fastlane, to save Rowan, Ryback, and Ziggler from a post-match beatdown by the Authority. He later RKO’d Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury (J&J Security) and Kane.
11. Bubba Ray Dudley
Bubba Ray Dudley returned to WWE during the Royal Rumble match as entered at #3 at a surprise entrant. He was eliminated by Bray Wyatt. This was a one time thing only as he returned to TNA again.
