Ahead of the upcoming WWE SmackDown episode, reports have surfaced suggesting the potential return of a 70-year-old legend alongside two-time former Tag Team Champions in Vancouver.

The New Year’s Revolution-themed edition of Friday Night SmackDown at Rogers Arena is set to launch 2024. Speculation hints at The Authors of Pain (Rezar & Akam) making their comeback to the company.

Previously, this tag team held the NXT Tag Team Championships and RAW Tag Team Titles, managed by Hall of Famer Paul Ellering.

A cryptic vignette on the last SmackDown episode teased Karrion Kross, possibly indicating involvement with The Authors of Pain and Ellering.

According to PWInsider, a WWE Hall of Famer was spotted in Vancouver, potentially hinting at a return alongside Akam and Rezar, joining forces with The Doom Walker and Scarlett on the upcoming SmackDown.

Reflecting on his WWE journey ahead of Royal Rumble 2024, 38-year-old Karrion Kross last appeared on the December 8th SmackDown in a United States Championship No. 1 Contender’s match against Bobby Lashley. Despite the match’s outcome, Kross expressed personal growth from his experiences in 2023 and promised an enhanced version of himself in 2024.

Amid these speculations, there’s anticipation within the WWE Universe for Kross, potentially strengthened by The Authors of Pain and Paul Ellering, to make a significant return on the upcoming Friday Night SmackDown.