10 WWE Signings That Didn't Live Up To The Hype

7. Tazz

ECW legend Taz made his debut in the then-WWF with an extra Z at the 2000 Royal Rumble, handing Kurt Angle his first defeat in the company in the process. It was a fantastic debut, helped no end by taking place in Madison Square Garden, where Tazz was received like a genuine hero. Angle sold the fear of facing the Human Suplex Machine perfectly too, giving credence to the former ECW Champion's hype and standing in the pro wrestling world.

That was as good as it got for The Most Miserable Man on the Planet, as one year later he found himself in a middling tag team with Raven doing a whole lot of nothing. The injuries were beginning to take a real toll on the man's body, and as such he began to move into a role outside of the squared circle. Tazz would go on to become one of the voices of SmackDown during the blue brand's glory days.

Tazz's career in WWE wasn't a bust by any means, but when you consider the hype that went into his debut, it must be seen as somewhat disappointing. Despite his aura of legitimacy, Tazz struggled to find his footing in the land of the giants, and his lack of size seemed to work against him in the company.