5 WWE Superstars who have transformed unrecognizably since debut

#3 Former WWE Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler

Spirit Squad

Recognize anyone in the above photo? Yes, that's WWE's resident Show-Off all the way to your right. During his debut in 2004, he was part of the Spirit Squad. If you are not familiar with them, they are the stable who's most noteworthy moment was DX dumping waste all over them. That pretty much tells you all you need to know.

Dolph Ziggler didn't have his signature swagger or fancy skillset. He was just another gag character that DX would pick on and never really stood out. Ziggler even acknowledged that his debut was far from ideal.

some debut and win the title. others, quite the opposite. one of the many reasons I’m so good at this. https://t.co/tkQ2echhVm

— Nic Nemeth (@HEELZiggler) June 25, 2020

But nothing can take away from his contributions to WWE. He acts as the unofficial gatekeeper for the company. Every new WWE NXT call-up or recruit, more often than not, have their first-ever feud with him. Say what you want, but there is no denying that no one sells the way Dolph Ziggler does.

WHAT A SPEAR!@Goldberg battled @HEELZiggler at #SummerSlam 2019! Watch the full match HERE: https://t.co/4kbDa49t3CCourtesy of @WWENetwork. pic.twitter.com/RvbfXHtng3

— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2020

He currently continues to put on performances that elevate the quality of every match he wrestles in. While he may never be seen in the main event picture again, he is someone the company trusts.

A true workhorse

For mainstream appearances, high-octane bouts, and building of new stars, there is no one WWE prefers more than the golden boy from Hollywood, Florida.