5 WWE superstars who couldn't live up to the hype

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Lashley could not become the next Brock Lesnar
Lashley could not become the next Brock Lesnar

#2) Cody Rhodes

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Cody is now a World Champion in ROH
Cody is now a World Champion in ROH

Cody Rhodes seemed destined for WWE success. A hugely talented second generation superstar and the progeny of the legendary American Dream Dusty Rhodes, Cody was expected to be the next big thing and then some. He even started off with a great run as a part of Legacy.

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Unfortunately, things fell apart after the group dissolved with Rhodes enjoying only sporadic success before being burdened with the Stardust gimmick. That proved to be the straw that broke the camel's back and he left the company.

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He has turned his career around as a part of Bullet Club in Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling and is even the Ring of Honor World Champion today.

A top WWE star is missing in action

Edited by Akash C
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