5 former WWE Champions who were once jobbers

#3 Daniel Bryan

What a strange world where Daniel Bryan jobbed to John Cena back in 2003

From someone who jobbed to the legendary Razor Ramon to someone who jobbed to John Cena, once upon a time. Daniel Bryan worked as a jobber for the WWE way back in 2002 and 2003 – under his real name, Bryan Danielson – before departing the company on an indie adventure that would take him all around the world.

He would return to the WWE’s developmental program in 2009 and establish himself as a member of The Nexus when he was pushed up to the main roster. After the unfortunate tie-choking incident which resulted in him being fired, his return in 2010 would be the run that led him to greatness.

Over the next six years until his in-ring retirement in 2016, Bryan would win 4 World Championships. One World Heavyweight Championship and 3 WWE Championships – including the iconic Wrestlemania 30 win to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

Started as a jobber and retired as a legend.