10 Injuries That Changed WWE History
7. Christian
Despite proving himself as a worthy topliner during his time away from the McMahon organisation, Christian never seemed to inspire similar support from WWE management outside of a token gesture on third brand ECW after his 2009 return.
His 2011 feud with Randy Orton completely transformed perceptions. Winning the World Title as a babyface in the shadow of Edge's retirement, Christian lost it just two days later to 'The Viper', planting the seed for a slow burn turn that returned the 'Peep Show' host to his best role as a snivelling jerk heel.
Relied upon following that programme, he became a safe pair of hands for World Title conflicts on Smackdown, but an ankle injury that November left him out of longterm plans to get involved with the championship struggle alongside Mark Henry and The Big Show.
Slotting in his place perfectly, Daniel Bryan's cash-in at December's TLC pay-per-view saw plucky babyface Bryan renege on his promise to save the briefcase until WrestleMania.
Taking advantage of a beaten down Big Show, his heel turn began in earnest, ultimately leading to an 18 second defeat at the following WrestleMania and a 'Yes' movement that would catapult him to unthinkable superstardom.