10 WWE Wrestlers Who Got Over Against ALL Odds

There's no denying that wrestling fans can be a fickle bunch. Even the stoutest supporter of pro wrestling will tell you that making die-hard fans happy can often be a fool's errand. As such, it's common for audiences to make their minds up on someone before they've shown all they've got to give. Is it fair? Not really, but it's inevitable.

Making assumptions about new wrestlers is as common in wrestling circles as buying merch. Sometimes, a little bit of greenness in the ring or a lack of connection to the industry can be all it takes for fans to reject a potential star. However, the fans are not always right - and the following names prove that beyond a shadow of a doubt.

These wrestlers all got a terrible start, luring audiences into thinking they'd be jobbers, flops, or laughingstocks. But, despite having all the cards stacked against them, they managed to pull through and get over with the very fans who were uncertain of them.

It's a testament to how exciting and unpredictable the industry can be that these wrestlers went from zeroes to heroes.

Debuting into a high-profile position can be a two-edged sword in wrestling. Yes, high exposure is great, but if you're not ready for that spotlight and aren't instantly embraced by fans, you can quickly dry out like a worm in the sun. Names like Nathan Jones, The Great Khali, and Sin Cara learned that lesson the hard way, and this Wyatt Family member nearly did the same. 

The Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman, hadn't had a single televised match before he was called up to the main roster and placed into the Wyatt Family in 2015. Wow, that's a tough gig. 

Sadly, the fans didn't take to him at first. His hulking physique was impressive but he felt shoe-horned into the group, making it tough to root for him. However, things turned around for Braun when he left the family and struck out on his own. 

With some clever booking and a few epic stunts (like flipping over a semi-truck), the audience started to buy Strowman as a legitimate beast. This helped to get him over and brought him into the main event, even buying him a run as Universal Champion. 

His career is far from perfect, but his rise from such a slow start was impressive.