10 Ridiculous Tag-Teams WWE Missed Out On

7. 'New J.O.B Squad' (Curt Hawkins & James Ellsworth)

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This is the most modern fantasy example on the list, and it takes into account how James Ellsworth was presented before becoming an underdog hero mixing it with Dean Ambrose, AJ Styles and other top names on the roster. Pre-that, Ellsworth was enhancement talent with a catchphrase - nothing more.

Meanwhile, Curt Hawkins was losing every match he worked before turning that into his new gimmick. Together, they would have capitalised on the same dark horse spirit Al Snow, Bob Holly and pals did as self-admitted losers the 'J.O.B Squad'.

There are worse ideas.

Ellsworth probs wishes he'd thought of this one once it became clear that WWE had nothing else for him post-Carmella. Working as part of an obviously underdog tag with Hawkins (possibly ending when James helped his partner bag a win) could have been a giggle.

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