10 Key Personalities That WWE Underappreciates

9. Kevin Nash

One thing that has proven to be true throughout the history of Vince McMahon's WWE is that while loyalty isn't always rewarded, disloyalty leaves a stench that can never be completely washed out. It can be temporarily covered up, hidden or even ignored, but the odor will eventually overpower everything else, leaving a long-lasting, negative effect. Unfortunately, several people on this list have made a decision that, like the bad smell, has stayed with them much longer than it should have. No matter how much they wish they could move on from it and wash it out, WWE just won't let them. Had Big Daddy Cool Diesel remained with the WWF in 1996 instead of signing with rival WCW, Kevin Nash could have reached WWE icon status, on the level of Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker and Steve Austin. By early '96, the big seven-footer was well on his way to this "spot" regardless of his in-ring limitations, his friends, or his love of backstage politics. But then he signed with Ted Turner and WCW and made history. When he returned to WWE in 2002, his status within the company was far from what it would've been had he remained with Titan. Injuries didn't do Big Sexy any favors, but similar setbacks didn't prevent Austin, Undertaker or Michaels' from keeping their place on the Mount Rushmore of WWE lore. His WCW defection is unlikely to spawn any major regret on Nash's part, considering the amount of money it netted for him and his family. Still, in terms of his pro-wrestling reputation (now owned by WWE), his career narrative, and his position within the company, there's no question Nash's legacy suffered when he turned away from Vince McMahon in 1996 The 2015 Hall Of Famer is regarded as being a key player during the 90s, especially throughout the Monday Night War, but his name and place within the industry has been softened over the years. Yes, he's a Hall of Famer, but he isn't the main event Hall of Famer that he should be.