6 current WWE Superstars who failed their first WWE tryouts

#4 Robert Roode failed a few WWE tryouts before he made it big in TNA

.@REALBobbyRoode has shown up unexpectedly at #NXTDownload!!! What does he have up his sleeve? pic.twitter.com/dhMBkE1XpU

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 11, 2016

Robert Roode has seen several ups and downs in his career. Roode joined WWE in mid-2016 after he enjoyed a successful career in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA.) He quickly became a star on the NXT brand.

While Roode signed with WWE after he was already seen as a big name in the industry, it’s important to note that Roode tried to sign with the company as early as 1999. Between 1999 and 2004, Roode appeared for the company several times and competed in dark matches.

On an episode of "The Art of Wrestling," Roode spoke with his long-time friend Colt Cabana in 2016 about his WWE tryouts.

After he failed a few times, John Laurinaitis gave Roode the golden advice of trying to ‘get over’ at some other promotions. Roode listened, as he went toTNA and became one of their top Superstars. After a prosperous run with the company, he decided to make the move to WWE

Pardon the GLORIOUS interruption, @WWEDramaKing, but @REALBobbyRoode has OFFICIALLY joined the #SDLive roster! #GloriousDomination pic.twitter.com/2vWCbFdu8a

— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2017

Roode has managed to win the NXT Championship, the RAW Tag Team Championships, and the United States Championship during his time with the company.