Wrestling-News.net can confirm that former WWE superstars John Morrison and Shelton Benjamin will be returning to the company beginning with the 2013 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

Morrison, who left the company in late 2011, has remained on the company radar and even more so since a push from top-name stars to resign former talents came to the table. Morrison, who is scheduled to appear at the January 25th Dragon Gate USA/Vendetta Pro Wrestling co-promoted independent event, is very open to a WWE return. The talk at this week’s tapings is that Morrison will be back with the company sooner than everyone thinks.

As for Benjamin, as mentioned previously on the website, the former ROH Tag Team Champion gave his notice to Ring of Honor officials at the ROH Final Battle pay-per-view, due to the WWE’s interest in having him return to the fold. 37-year-old Benjamin, who left the company back in 2010, due to creative essentially having nothing for his character, is at the top of the company’s list of former stars returning.

Morrison and Benjamin have not yet signed a deal with the WWE, however that is expected to happen within the coming weeks. For those wondering about the potential of MVP returning to the company, he is open to a return, however as of writing, we have heard nothing more on if he’ll be a surprise guest at the event. We’ll keep you updated on the matter and any other potential names that could be returning or appearing at the 2013 Royal Rumble pay-per-view.