10 WWE Stars Who Managed To Shake Off The 'TNA Stink'

The case of Marcus Cor Von is a fascinating one, due to the fact that he'd appeared to have shook off any of the proverbial TNA stink and was set for big, big things in WWE - only for Cor Von to depart the company after just 10 months.

As Monty Brown in TNA, the dynamic, powerful performer became one of the company's hottest rising stars as he tangled with the likes of AJ Styles, Christian Cage, and Sting. And given the look and charisma of the 'Alpha Male,' it came as no surprise to see WWE pick him up in November 2006.

Placed on the relaunched ECW brand and renamed Marcus Cor Von, an impressive win over Rob Van Dam suggested big plans. Given how ECW became a testing ground for future World Champions such as CM Punk, Sheamus, and Jack Swagger, it's not beyond the realms of possibility to imagine Cor Von would've been mixing it up at the top of the Raw or SmackDown card had he remained with WWE.

Due to the tragic death of his sister, the former NFL star was granted his WWE release in September 2007, hanging up his boots to look after her children.

There will always be a case of 'what could've been...' for Marcus Cor Von in WWE, but his decision to step away to care for his family is an admirable one that speaks volumes about somebody often labelled one of the most genuine, sincere people to have been involved in the business.