10 Wrestling Stars WWE Should Never Have Let Get Away
6. Christopher Daniels
In the early 2000s, Christopher Daniels was considered the best worker on the independent scene. Fans wondered why WWE wouldn't sign him, but assumed that his size and his age (he was in his early 30s) were holding him back. While it's possible that those were considerations, what many fans didn't realize was that Daniels actually did have a developmental deal with the company in the late '90s.
Over the ensuing 15 years, though, Daniels has proven time and time again that WWE made a mistake by letting him slip through their fingers. "The Fallen Angel" was a founding father for many independent promotions, taking on stars like AJ Styles, Low Ki, and Bryan Danielson across the scene. He worked regularly for many companies - both stateside and abroad - over the next decade-plus.
Today, Daniels is nearly 46. While his career may be drawing to a close, he's still excellent in the ring. In all likelihood, it now really is too late for him to get a shot in WWE, but his longevity and success prove that such a rationale was unfounded in earlier years.