10 Most Unsuccessful WWE Tournament Winners

10. 1-2-3 Kid And Bob Holly

After Shawn Michaels’ and Diesel’s relationship deteriorated during the end of 1994, they forfeited their tag team titles. A tournament to fill the vacancy was announced with all of the federation’s top teams scheduled to participate. Unfortunately, the Smoking Gunns were unable to compete due to injury, so they were replaced by the makeshift pair of 1-2-3 Kid and Bob Holly.

The underdogs surprised everyone by defeating Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka in the finals at Royal Rumble 1995. It seemed like a prime opportunity for a couple of young guys to get a fresh start, illustrating the spirit of the New Generation.

That wasn’t the case as 24 hours later on Raw, the Smoking Gunns returned to win the tag team titles. The Cinderella story faded like the memory of a dream.