10 Totally Wasted Wrestling Gimmicks

10. CJ Parker - Hippie

CJ Parker is an example of a star with all the potential in the world, but who just never really clicked whilst navigating his way through Triple H's developmental braindchild.

It wasn't through a lack of trying, though.

After being jobbed out during his early days in NXT, Parker returned with a new hippie gimmick, fluidly dancing his way to the ring and declaring that he just wanted to "change this world". The plan was originally for this new schtick to catapult Parker into being a fan favourite. However, as is often the case in the world of pro wrestling, the NXT faithful were having none of it and he soon transitioned into a deluded heel who turned on those in attendance. Think "The New Daniel Bryan" with added dreadlocks.

Despite this act clearly having some legs and Parker knowing his way around a ring, he ultimately found himself becoming fodder for whichever new face Trips and the gang wanted to get behind next. Thankfully, he'd land on his feet upon exiting WWE in 2015, reverting back to his Juice Robinson gimmick and forging a successful career in NJPW.