10 Wrestlers Who Regretted Jumping Ship

10. Monty Brown

At one time, the Alpha Male was pegged as the next big thing in pro wrestling. With a pro football background and unlimited charisma, Monty Brown naturally transitioned to the squared circle, where he developed an exciting finisher and fun catchphrase. Brown had all the tools necessary to become TNA’s biggest homegrown star.

However, management fumbled his direction, turning him heel when he should have been Jeff Jarrett’s arch rival. The damage had been done. Brown decided to try WWE when his contract expired.

Debuting on the ECW brand in January 2007, Brown’s name was changed to Marquis Cor Von, as part of WWE’s effort to trademark all characters. Later changed to Marcus, the name strayed from Brown’s simplicity, evoking a sophisticated German or French presence instead. He was thrown into the short-lived New Breed stable, never having the chance to stand on his own.

Six months into his WWE run, he requested time off for family issues and never returned.