diff --git a/redbot/core/bot.py b/redbot/core/bot.py
index a0c41034e..37537868e 100644
--- a/redbot/core/bot.py
+++ b/redbot/core/bot.py
@@ -1374,14 +1374,15 @@ class RedBase(
                 if permissions_not_loaded:
                     subcommand.requires.ready_event.set()
 
-    def remove_command(self, name: str) -> None:
+    def remove_command(self, name: str) -> Optional[commands.Command]:
         command = super().remove_command(name)
-        if not command:
-            return
+        if command is None:
+            return None
         command.requires.reset()
         if isinstance(command, commands.Group):
             for subcommand in command.walk_commands():
                 subcommand.requires.reset()
+        return command
 
     def clear_permission_rules(self, guild_id: Optional[int], **kwargs) -> None:
         """Clear all permission overrides in a scope.