According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, Chris Hero is heading back to WWE at some point in 2017.
Hero is approaching two decades in pro wrestling, and turns 37 this year the day before Christmas. He was one of the original stars to make the transition from Florida Championship Wrestling to NXT when WWE re-branded its developmental program back in 2012. He wrestled for the promotion as Kassius Ohno until late 2013 when he was released by the company, with several reports noting his lack of commitment to losing weight and being in “WWE shape”.
Since leaving WWE, Hero has completely revitalized his career, wrestling some of the greatest matches of 2016 for promotions all around the world including Evolve, AAW, PWG, Rev Pro, House of Hardcore, Progress and IWA Mid-South. Given his stellar year in wrestling, and the changing standards for stars in WWE with larger workers like Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens making a big impact, there has perhaps never been a better time for Hero to get his second chance. It was reported in 2013 when he left that the door was open for a return to WWE in the future, although at this point it is unknown whether he will be making his return to NXT, the main roster, or taking some kind of full-time trainer role at the Performance Center. We’ll keep you posted as more information becomes available.
