Eva Marie Hints at WWE Return, Says 'You Never Know' When She Could Win Title

While acknowledging her focus is firmly on her acting career, Eva Marie left the door open for a return to WWE at some point in the future. 

"WWE, for me, is where it all started," she said in an interview with TooFab. "You never know, I could show up on a Monday Night Raw, I could come down to SmackDown Live and snatch that title real quick. Never leave me out, you never know what's creeping around the corner, if you know what I mean."

Eva Marie last appeared on WWE programming for a match against Naomi on the Aug. 16 edition of SmackDown Live that ended in a no contest. Two days later, WWE announced she had received a 30-day suspension for a violation of the company's wellness policy.

Wrestling Inc's Raj Giri reported in March that WWE didn't plan to renew Eva Marie's contract, effectively signaling her departure. She's still listed, however, as part of the SmackDown Live roster on WWE.com.

Prior to the suspension, it appeared WWE had big plans for her after sending her to NXT to refine her wrestling technique. While she was far from the best female technician on the main roster, she had progressed significantly compared to where she was earlier in her career.

Her elaborate entrance—complete with her own personal public address announcer—added even more heat to her character:

During a time in which the babyface-heel dynamic is more muddied than ever, Eva Marie was guaranteed to draw an overwhelmingly negative reaction from crowds.

If Jinder Mahal can become a credible WWE champion on SmackDown Live, then fans shouldn't write off Eva Marie's chances of winning the women's title down the line.