Firstly, most pure athletes have said it in shoot interviews but haven't made it into something serious because they do want to stay, I still believe that is a reason why Chris Jericho left the WWE.
Secondly, Kurt Angle has not left for the reduced scheudle at all...
Thirdly, Benoit could have great matches with the SAT, Kid Kash, CM Punk, RVD, obviously Angle who I can't believe you missed out, CW Anderson and can also have good matches with people such as Sabu, Danny Doring, basically nearly all the ECW Roster.