10 pro wrestlers who failed to live up to their hype

#4 Gene Snitsky

Eugene Allen Snisky's massive frame and long limbs landed him a spot on his high school football team. From there he garnered an athletic scholarship to the University of Missouri and later would play for the Canadian football league.

When his football career ended, Snitsky was out of work. He was signed by a scout for Ohio Valley Wrestling. He was actually only called up to Raw for what was supposed to be a one night deal, knocking Lita off the apron for a controversial miscarriage angle.

WWE thought that the controversy was good, because it garnered so much attention, so they called Snitsky up to the main roster immediately. Snitsky would feud with Kane, Chris Benoit, and Shelton Benjamin before suffering a blood clot and taking time off.

When he returned, he had shaved his head and beard, and presented his somewhat grotesque visage as his new gimmick. However, Snitsky failed to catch on despite a heavy and continued push, and was eventually released.

Why he never became a bigger star: Snitsky is huge, but was stiff and awkward in the ring. While he had a great look he couldn't work matches very well, and he fell prey to more skilled big men like Undertaker.