10 WWE Wrestlers Who Couldn't Live Up To The Hype

10. Ryback

Ryback was never formally anointed Goldberg's successor, but anyone with thighs that big who goes on a lengthy undefeated streak - while also sporting a completely shaven head - is almost bound to invite comparisons to the WCW legend.

In reality, it's not entirely fair to hold wrestlers of the modern era to the standard of the stars of the Monday Night Wars. Ryback was trying to a make a name for himself on a totally different stage, at a time when it was pint-sized technicians who could go the distance - not musclebound monsters - who the fans were clamouring to see in the main event.

Braun Strowman has shown over recent months that it's not impossible for power merchants to get over - but whilst Strowman is immediately identifiable as the biggest and baddest man on the WWE roster, Ryback always seemed like the next Mark Henry or Bobby Lashley. Yeah: he's pretty strong, but what else?

In the end, 'The Big Guy' (an actual nickname of his) will perhaps be chiefly remembered for getting his name crossed off CM Punk's Christmas card list after botching a table spot. It's a fickle world.