8 Amazing Wrestlers That FLOPPED In WWE
1. Ricochet
To look at Ricochet's list of achievements within WWE and dismiss the notion that he flopped under their stewardship is to grossly underestimate the buzz the high-flying maverick had before being in the clutches of Vince McMahon’s creative.
Alongside Will Ospreay, Ricochet represented a new breed of high-flyer as part of a buzzing independent scene that captured the imagination of fans worldwide. His accolades during this time are many, but defeating Kenny Omega, Roderick Strong, and Johnny Gargano on the road towards one of the best Battle of Los Angeles wins of all time at PWG in 2014 paints a good picture as to just how revered he was in this era.
When Ricochet joined NXT during one of the hottest eras in the brand’s history back in 2018, he fit like a glove. However, it’s impossible to look at his ability and not think he deserved better across the six years he was with the company, especially during his time on the main roster. WWE never found a character or angle for him that complemented his in-ring ability, and it’s impossible to argue that they ever made him a priority. Now that he’s showing character and personality in AEW, the evidence looks even more damning.
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