10 Most Disappointing Wrestlers Of 2016

10. Andrade "Cien" Almas

The past few years have seen a huge shift in NXT’s focus, and WWE’s third brand has gone from a standard developmental territory to a showcase for some of the best smaller stage workers in the world. The transition has propelled guys like Finn Balor and Kevin Owens towards main roster success, and while the new system definitely has its flaws, it has left WWE with one of the deepest talent rosters in history.

Formerly known as La Sombra, Andrade “Cien” Almas was supposed to be NXT’s next breakout star. The ex-CMLL star would presumably follow a similar trajectory to Owens and Balor, and quickly rise to the top of NXT’s card as soon as the crowd got to know him. Sadly, the crowd still haven’t gotten to know him, and Almas’ NXT career has been as flat as it gets.

Debuting him as a lifeless babyface was a mistake, as was decking him out in a goofy suspenders/trilby combination and saddling him with a generic flamenco-themed entrance song. Clearly uncomfortable in his face role, Almas limped through several months of mediocrity before eventually turning heel a couple of months ago, and while he looks a lot more comfortable in this character, he’s still struggling to adapt. Once one of Mexico’s most exciting wrestlers, Andrade Almas has lost his way.