10 TNA Wrestlers Who Should Have Been World Champion (But Never Were)

10. Abyss

Throughout his career, Abyss has drawn comparisons with the WWE's Kane. Both are lumbering, sometimes-masked monsters with a power-based offence. The similarities don't stop there; both have played the role of nearly-men for the majority of their careers, slotting easily into feuds when a plucky babyface champion needs a big bad heel to knock down. 

Kane did earn a single-day reign with the WWE Championship for his loyalty and consistency, while Abyss held onto the NWA Championship for just under two months. However, considering his status as one of the most enduring figures in promotion history, Abyss' lack of a TNA World Heavyweight Championship reign must be considered a disappointment.

Although never the cleanest or most spectacular worker on the roster, Abyss has always been one of the most immediately imposing figures for TNA. He has always puts his all into every storyline thrown his way, whether as a characteristically monstrous heel or a less common babyface spell. A short reign with the gold wouldn't have damaged the belt's credibility at all.