10 WWE NXT Flops Who Should Have Been Huge
9. James Storm
A TNA mainstay for over 13 years, James Storm’s time with the promotion looked to be coming to an end in 2015. The former Heavyweight Champion’s contract expired that June, though he continued on a pay-per-appearance deal for a few more months, before showing-up unannounced at a set of NXT TV tapings that October.
Storm drew a hearty pop from the Full Sail University faithful, who were wise to the good work he’d done in TNA over the years. He defeated Danny Burch in a quick match, before returning in December, scoring his second WWE victory over Adam Rose, but everything went quiet shortly after. Having previously signalled his desire to join WWE, it was later revealed that Storm had turned their contract offer down, and opted to re-sign with TNA instead.
Perhaps it’s harsh to call Storm a “flop,” as he was barely there long enough to brew a cup of coffee. It’s impossible to view his short run as anything other than a disappointment, however. His skill, charisma, and experience would have made him the perfect choice for a gatekeeper’s role on the developmental brand, but it wasn’t to be.