9 Early 2000s WWE Failures The Company Had Huge Plans For

5. Rodney Mack

Okay, so Rodney Mack wasn't being built up for a programme with Goldberg in 2003 (he was actually squashed by him in thirty seconds on the June 23rd Raw), but WWE clearly wanted Mack to become a solid midcard, perhaps upper midcard act. In fact, up until he was demolished by Goldberg, Mack was enjoying an undefeated streak. The undefeated streak comprised Mack's squash match victories over white wrestlers. See, Mack and managed Teddy Long felt they were being held down by 'The Man' and began the 'White Boy Challenge' in response. Mack also teamed with Chris Nowinski, until that was scrapped due to Nowinski's post-concussion syndrome. So Mack moved into a team with Mark Henry and they actually had some success. JR put Mack over strong on commentary and they got some big wins over some name teams. Unfortunately for Mack and Henry, Mack suffered a major knee injury in November. Had he been healthy, he might have been on Team Bischoff at the 2003 Survivor Series. Mack made one more appearance for WWE following his recovery from knee surgery, making up the numbers in a Raw battle royal. WWE had clearly lost interest at that point and Mack's absence had hurt him dearly. Out of sight, out of mind and all that. Mack (along with wife Jazz) was released in November 2004. According to a recent interview with Teddy Long, Mack and Jazz received heat for staying at home while Mack was injured. Only in wrestling, folks.