10 Times WWE Almost Made A New Star (Then Totally Blew It)
These WWE wrestlers could have been stars, if it weren't for some ridiculous mistakes.
There are a lot of common criticisms thrown towards World Wrestling Entertainment. Fans all over have many opinions about the product, and the majority of it is overwhelmingly negative. These critiques are often valid, as WWE tends to fall into some very avoidable pitfalls, making it thoroughly frustrating to watch at times.
One of the most pervasive problems with the company is that they have a lot of trouble generating new stars. The roster is full of young and hungry workers who have the potential to be huge but never get the opportunity.
Becoming a big deal in the wrestling world isn't an easy feat. You need a tonne of skill, a unique presence, plenty of luck, and most importantly, the full weight of the promotion behind you.
There have been many times when individual wrestlers have seemed poised to take the leap into stardom, but right before they seal the deal, WWE pulls the rug out from under them and makes a ridiculous blunder, rendering their pushes obsolete.
The following ten entries will show some of the worst examples of this, where WWE could have had fire on their hands but dowsed the flame with stupid decisions.
10. Rusev Day
WWE star struggles to feel relevant on the roster. That star creates a unique gimmick that quickly gets over with the fans, then WWE fails to capitalise on it and leaves them high and dry - it's a tale as old as time.
This is something that fans have been frustrated with for years, as it has happened countless times. One particularly memorable example was the rise of Rusev, and his subsequent plummet, which ended in him being released from the company.
During the latter end of 2017 and the better part of 2018, Rusev did the impossible and turned himself into a fan-favourite. His "Rusev Day" moniker got over with the fans, and audiences had been wise to his in-ring prowess for some time. His "Happy Rusev Day" merchandise even became a number one selling product on WWE Shop.
So, how did WWE respond to this? Well, by putting him in a makeshift tag team with Aiden English and having him lose every feud he was placed into, diminishing and spoiling his popularity. He lost to Randy Orton, The Usos, Jinder Mahal, The Undertaker, AJ Styles and more.
It became impossible to believe in his abilities, and soon he was just fodder for infidelity storylines. Sadly, it turned out that not everyday was "Rusev Day".