When the phrase 'criminally under-rated' is used, many people instantly think of Shelton Benjamin. Yes, he was a 3-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, former US Champ, and a 2-time WWE Tag-Team titleholder but Benjamin was clearly qualified enough to do a lot more. One thing that held Benjamin back was definitely his verbal skills; perhaps the biggest weakpoint to his overall presentation. He looked great, could do things in the ring many others couldn't, and could always be relied on for an entertaining match, but WWE obviously felt he didn't have enough mic talent to sell a big match. Since being released in 2010, Benjamin has produced many a great bout in ROH, and overseas in New Japan Pro Wrestling. And quite frankly, he still has a lot to offer WWEeven if his chances of ever being a top star are sadly all but gone.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
