10 gimmick changes that saved Superstars' careers: Part 2

Austin's legendary transformation
Austin's legendary transformation

#4 Bradshaw becomes JBL

The A.P.A.
The A.P.A.

Bradshaw's tag team run with Ron Simmons as A.P.A. was well received, but he was never seen as a main event player. The duo competed in a Fatal Four Way Tag Team match at WrestleMania 35, which was won by Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty.

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After 'Mania, Bradshaw separated from Simmons and came out with a completely new gimmick. The tough brawler was now a genius millionaire. He came out to the ring in a limousine, wore expensive clothes, and had an arrogant smirk on his face.

JBL was pushed to the Moon in 2004, as he won the WWE Title at The Great American Bash from Eddie Guerrero. He went on to successfully defend the title against the likes of Booker T, The Undertaker, and The Big Show.

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JBL finally lost his title to the fan favorite John Cena at WrestleMania 21, and never won it back again.

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