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10. Keith Lee's Multiple WWE Rejections

WWE 24: Keith Lee

Though it is easier to believe with the recent backstage shenanigans, Keith Lee was once considered an underdog and passed over by WWE on multiple occasions.

His first WWE try-out was in 2008, when Dusty Rhodes broke it to Lee that his mic work needed considerable improvement. One year later, Lee appeared on Raw as a security guard who was decked by a single punch thrown by Vince McMahon, and then tossed about by Shane and Triple H.

Lee’s 2011 try-out for Florida Championship Wrestling was a slight improvement, with William Regal complimenting Lee on having something special, however, it was another no, for now. Two years later Lee returned to try-out for the post-FCW developmental brand NXT. Lee acknowledged surviving the rough training, again he received a no. However, Dusty recognised his improved promo skills commenting “son, you have a presence I can literally bask in”.

Lee’s name and reputation spread throughout the wrestling world. In 2018, he caught the attention of William Regal and Mark Henry, who were instrumental in signing Lee. He finally made his on-screen debut at NXT Takeover Chicago II.