10 WWE Champions That Didn’t Fit Vince McMahon’s Mold
8. Christian
McMahon
doesn’t hate Christian – just his face. According to former WWE writer Alex
Greenfield, McMahon wanted to censor Christian’s face with a blue dot because
he felt it was “ratty.”
When
your boss can’t stand your face, you’re unlikely to get the
promotion.
However,
real-life circumstances provided Captain Charisma with an opportunity. After
WrestleMania XXVII, Edge announced his retirement due to life-threatening
injuries, vacating the World Heavyweight Championship. As his best friend and
former tag team partner, Christian was thrust into the spotlight, winning a
battle royal to face Alberto Del Rio for the title at Extreme Rules 2011. Peeps
around the world rejoiced as Christian defeated Del Rio to win the gold.
Hopefully
he posed for at least five seconds of flash photography, because his reign ended
just days later at the hands of Randy Orton.