10 Wrestlers TNA/IMPACT Should've Pushed Harder

For a split second in 2012, James Storm looked primed and ready to take over as TNA's top babyface. His blood feud with tag partner turned despicable nemesis Bobby Roode was a hit with fans and the logical conclusion was 'Cowboy' winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Instead, in front of a hometown crowd, Storm was booked to superkick Roode right out of the cage for a fluke loss.

The booking, while oddly compelling on the night, ultimately made the beer and country music enthusiast look like a fool. Between that and his odd, one-week title reign earlier on in late 2011, Storm was fast becoming a choke artist.

TNA never really did correct course on this one, allowing Storm to slip down the card and miss out on a once highly-anticipated reign up top. From additional feuds with Roode to a just plain potty repackaging as a Bray Wyatt rip-off, the man who'd been with TNA since day one never saw the glory many tipped him for.

In the ring, the TNA World Beer Drinking Champion was an old school, southern rasslin' brawler with some flashy, explosive offence. An ace tag wrestler and singles worker, he's displayed sensible, well-paced psychology throughout his career.

On the mic, he was versatile, shifting between funny and serious, face and heel depending on what the booking team needed from him. Essentially, Mr Longnecks & Rednecks was the total package and a great homegrown act the promotion could've made their leading man.