Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin is said to be in talks with the WWE about returning to the company, according to a report from Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet.

Benjamin was originally advertised to return to WWE SmackDown Live following the WWE Draft last year, however a shoulder injury, which he reportedly suffered while in Japan, derailed his plans and the deal at the time effectively fell through.

Shelton has noted in the past that he has been officially cleared to make his in-ring return since March.