10 Best Moments Featuring WWE’s Newly Released Stars
2. King Barrett Becomes King Of The Ring
Undoubtedly the most successful member of the latest crop of delistees, King Barrett is a five-time Intercontinental Champion who also challenged for the WWE Championship on three occasions.
Above all else, he is one of only 19 men to win the King of the Ring tournament with his 2015 victory making him the first winner since 2010.
Bad News Barrett joined the the likes of Harley Race, Randy Savage, Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin when he defeated Neville in the final of the tournament.
Sadly, the switch to the tired king gimmick and King Barrett moniker only seemed to force Barrett into reverse. With both Barrett and WWE at odds over his creative future, he was released by WWE just over a year after winning the prestigious crown.