10 Incredible Wrestling Title Wins That Led To AWFUL Title Reigns

10. Rey Mysterio (WWE World Heavyweight Title)

Cue a legion of angry fans in Mysterio masks.

Rey's twin Royal Rumble 2006 and WrestleMania 22 successes were arguably the least-expected Vince McMahon decisions that year, but they came amidst the depressing backdrop of Eddie Guerrero's death in late-2005. Then, after Mysterio's heart string-tugging contingency plan kicked in, WWE proceeded to do nothing with the beloved masked man as champ.

Examine the evidence: Mysterio's two successful pay-per-view World Heavyweight Title reigns in '06 came against JBL (Judgment Day) and Sabu (One Night Stand). Beyond that, he retained on TV against Mark Henry, Randy Orton and Kurt Angle before King Booker beat him at Great American Bash in July.

Arguably the most unlikely WWE World Title run ever started with a bang at 'Mania 22, but it was pathetically handled overall. In retrospect, Vinnie Mac immediately regretted putting a Heavyweight belt on somebody he couldn't even call one on telly.

Rey's reign was 112 days of poor underdog babyface fare.