10 Wrestling Performances That Proved People Wrong
These wrestlers made their doubters look like fools with one awesome performance.
A wrestling career so often can be made or broken in one single moment in time. Be that an unfortunate slip up on the microphone in front of thousands of less than forgiving fans, or a match so compelling that it's impossible for an audience to stay glued in their seats.
Then there are those performances that are so undeniably excellent that they single-handedly make supposed experts and self-professed die-hards look like complete and utter fools for ever openly doubting the star in question's ability to get the job done inside of the squared circle.
In hindsight, it may seem a little ridiculous to suggest that some of these names weren't destined for greatness from the second they laced up a pair of boots.
Yet, history has taught us that it wasn't always plain sailing for some of the most recognisable faces the business has even seen. Ultimately, though, it only takes one spellbinding turn - be that in-between the ropes or on the stick - to turn a wrasslin' doubter into a fully fledged believer.
So, buckle up as we take a closer look at the exact performances that left certain critics with an uncomfortable amount of egg on their face...
10. Roman Reigns - Vs. Brock Lesnar, WrestleMania 31
2015 was a bit of a bittersweet time for Roman Reigns.
The new chosen one managed to become the first Shield member to win the Royal Rumble match and found himself bounding towards an epic WWE title battle against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 31. The only problem was the fact that just about every single person in the numerous arenas WWE hit on the Road to WrestleMania was against the idea of The Big Dog having the proverbial rocket strapped to his tactical vest.
In short, most folks felt that Daniel Bryan deserved to be in that spot instead. So, when it became abundantly clear that there would be no last-minute alterations to this sacred clash (in the lead-up, at least), few had faith in the relatively green face being able to hang with The Beast.
But hang he did.
Producing by far his most impressive and well-rounded display between the ropes to date, Reigns sold like a warrior and fully had Levi's Stadium believing he'd all but sealed his first WWE Championship before a certain Architect made his presence known.
Whether they liked it or not, fans had to acknowledge the arrival of a bona fide main eventer there and then.