10 Wrestling Stars WWE Should Never Have Let Get Away
5. Ultimo Dragon
When WWE signed Ultimo Dragon in 2003, they got one of the world's true wrestling MVPs. Not only was Dragon an accomplished star who held a ton of titles and got over in Japan, Mexico, and the U.S., but as a trainer, he helped cultivate a new generation of talent. He could be helpful to the company in a plethora of ways.
What they didn't get, though, was another Rey Mysterio, which is what they wanted. Dragon's style wasn't as acrobatic as Mysterio's, and when WWE's decision-makers realized that, they lost interest. Despite adjusting quickly to WWE style, Dragon only lasted a year in the company. He requested his release, as he was unhappy with how he was used.
After leaving WWE, Dragon picked up right where he left off, working in Japan and Mexico with his Toryumon promotion. He also resumed training, overseeing the development of a youngster named Kazuchika Okada. Needless to say, he could have helped out quite a bit with WWE's up-and-comers.