7 Reasons Dean Ambrose Failed As WWE World Champion

5. His Character Isn't Supposed To Be Champion

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Dean Ambrose is a great professional wrestling character. Like the men whose influences shines brightest on him, he is an integral part of the card that always makes shows that little bit more interesting. He looks different, acts different and brings something fresh to the pro wrestling world.

The biggest influences on Ambrose seem to be 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper and Brian Pillman, two of pro wrestlings most influential and important performers of the last thirty years. Neither man was ever truly the top guy, however, more positioned as antagonists for heroes or as anti-heroes of their own. Their long-term influence goes without saying, but being 'the guy' just didn't fit them.

The same goes with Ambrose. He will surely turn heel in the future and become a fantastic foil for whichever babyface he goes up against, but he just isn't the type of character that is positioned to be on top. This became glaringly obvious over the AM 84 days.

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