Former WWE Star Coming Out of Retirement for First Match in 5 Years

Many pro wrestlers who used to be part of WWE eventually left the company and would retire from the business. However, it isn’t anything new to see them return to the ring again after some time. It appears another ex-WWE Superstar will return to the ring after retiring five years ago.

Paul Burchill was a part of WWE from 2005 to 2010, where he was largely remembered for his Jack Sparrow gimmick. His incestuous gimmick alongside his sister Katie Lea Burchill wasn’t well received at all.

On September 30, Paul Burchill will be returning to the ring for the first time in five years, as he is set to square off against Gangrel. While speaking on Developmentally Speaking, Paul Burchill talked about his in-ring return at Big Time Wrestling’s The Great Fall Bash 2 event. His current gimmick is known as The Ripper, inspired by Jack the Ripper.

“While I’ve got England in my mind, I’ll do a little word association just to illustrate the depth between you and me. Gangrel, when it comes to England, you’re Elton John. Me? I’m Jack the Ripper. 30th of September, Shoemaker Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. The Vampire Warrior versus The Ripper.”

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Burchill has not wrestled since October 10, 2018, when he competed in a 10-man tag team match at OVW’s 1,000th weekly show. We’ll have to wait and see how his in-ring return will turn out.

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