Erick Rowan, whose last televised WWE match took place in March 2020, has signed a deal to return to the company, according to a report from PWInsider.com, who note that Rowan recently pulled out of all independent wrestling bookings, with the belief at the time that he was awaiting clearance ahead of a WWE return.

The expectation is that Rowan will be working alongside those involved with the recent QR Code teases, which appears to indicate the return of the Uncle Howdy character to WWE television and several others.