5 WWE Superstars who demolished their own career with a terrible mistake

Working for the biggest wrestling promotion in this world is a pleasure. Not every wrestler gets a chance to work in WWE and those who do always seek for a big opportunity.

In many instances, we have learned about superstars undermining others for their own gain, but that's just not limited to it. From Shawn Michaels to Triple H and John Cena to Randy Orton, every big superstar is accused of ruining the careers of young talents.

While I don't know if any of these wrestlers had destroyed someone else's career or not, I have seen some wrestlers ending their own careers in the worst way possible.

It might be the strangest thing you have heard today, but it is indeed true that some of these wrestlers destroyed their own future in WWE. So without further ado, here is a list of 5 such superstars.

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#5 Big Cass

Big Cass should have controlled his ego

Big Cass could have become one of the biggest heels in today's WWE, but his lousy attitude proved to be a kiss of death for him.

Cass joined WWE in 2011 and worked in its developmental territories till 2012 before becoming Enzo Amore’s tag team partner. At first, it seemed like an odd pairing, but somehow, Amore and Cass got the job done.

This team lasted till 2017 and then Cass turned on his partner, Enzo. The duo then feuded with each other for some months before Enzo got fired from the WWE due to sexual allegations made against him.

However, it didn't affect Cass as he continued working for the company. After the 2018 Money in the Bank pay-per-view, WWE surprisingly fired Cass. If rumours were to be taken into consideration, then it was probably due to his bad attitude towards WWE officials.

Cass could have become a popular heel superstar in WWE today. However, his lack of professionalism - something Vince McMahon doesn't like, cost him his career with the company.

#4 CM Punk

We want CM Punk!

Yes, I agree that CM Punk had a great career in WWE and he is still popular among the fans. However, it doesn't mean that he didn't mess things up.

Punk never adored the way WWE treated him during his time in the company. He has always complained about how WWE doesn't care about their wrestlers and the way doctors treated him.

The Straight Edge Superstar wanted to main event WrestleMania but never got the opportunity to do so. It could also be a reason why he doesn't want to return to Vince McMahon's billion dollar company.

A majority of WWE fans believe that Punk left WWE on his own terms, but it isn't the truth. The former world champion didn't leave the company, as he actually got fired on his wedding day (yes, I had to mention this).

There are many rumours around the web on why Punk got fired by WWE, but from what I have observed, I think that it was probably because of his ego and heat with Triple H.

After all, why would WWE want to release one of the biggest superstars of all time? And that was the end of CM Punk's WWE and wrestling career. Had he been more pleasant towards the officials, the case might have been significantly different.

#3 Ryback

Ryback left WWE on bad terms

When The Big Guy arrived in WWE, the creative team heavily pushed him. However, the push lasted only some months before WWE made him a mid-card wrestler.

Ryback's career was going nowhere and it made sense that he left the company. He has also been very vocal about his conflicts with WWE and it seems like he dug his own grave in the process. As per The Big Guy, money and broken promises were the reasons behind his departure as he felt his pay check was much lower than what he actually deserved and Vince lied to him.

He demanded his release and seeing no future in the Big Guy, WWE let him go. Ryback thought he would become the next blockbuster Superstar but he didn't. His schedule has become much lighter than before but that's because nobody seems much interested in booking him. The former Intercontinental Champion also runs his own nutrition supplement business which also isn't doing that well.

#2 Alberto Del Rio

Recently, Alberto Del Rio apologized to WWE

Alberto Del Rio is also one of Vince McMahon's failed projects in WWE. He was destined to become a megastar but the lack of creative support made him a mid-carder. Del Rio has already gotten fired from the WWE 2 times and it seems likes he will never make his way back to it again.

In 2014, Alberto hit a Social Media manager of WWE--who allegedly made a racist joke on him--after which the company fired him. It took him 2 more years to return to this promotion again and this time, Del Rio left on his own terms. He claimed that WWE promised him many great things which they never fulfilled.

Alberto then returned to independent circuit and also joined Impact Wrestling later. However, this time as well, he left a bad impression when he no-showed during Impact Wrestling vs Lucha in the Underground event in 2018, which also got him fired. The Mexican Superstar is still working as an indie wrestler and it seems like he has made a rod for his own back.

#1 Austin Aries

Austin had the potential to become a mega-star in WWE

When WWE announced Austin Aries’ arrival to the company, fans had huge expectations from the Superstar. They knew Austin had the potential to become a top class villain in WWE.

However, due to Austin's egoistic behaviour, many disliked him. There have been many stories around the web about how Austin is in real life. Now, I won't blame him or the company but from what I have observed, Aries is a consummate wrestler.

According to a rumour, WWE fired Austin because of his arrogant behaviour towards the writing staff. But as per the former ROH Champion, WWE had no plans for him so they terminated his contract.

Then, Aries joined Impact Wrestling where he no sold the finish during his match against Johnny Impact at Bound For Glory pay-per-view. One would say that Austin had a great future in both WWE and Impact only if he had shown professionalism towards them but now, nothing can be changed.