10 WWE Wrestlers Who Reinvented Themselves In TNA

On the surface, Eli Drake seemingly has all the tools to make it in WWE. A great look, athletic build and a natural mic skills, Drake ticks all the boxes that Vince McMahon looks for in a performer.

Nevertheless, 'The Namer of Dummies' would find himself continuously overlooked by WWE brass, despite contributing in dark matches, as a TV enhancement talent and as a member of the WWE Performance Center. As Slate Randall, the future TNA superstar didn't make the cut in WWE.

One man's loss is another man's gain and, six months after his WWE release, Eli Drake debuted in TNA. As part of Drew Galloway's vigilante stable, The Rising, Drake became a regular on Impact and began to make a name for himself over the coming months, particularly after turning heel.

Presented as a brash, egotistical loudmouth, Drake quickly became one of the most entertaining acts on the card. He was eventually rewarded with the King of the Mountain Championship in 2016 and achieved the ultimate goal by securing his first World Heavyweight Title this year.