WWE History: 6 gimmick changes that were eventually scrapped

Rhodes nearly became a character based off Marvel Superhero Tony Stark, AKA Iron Man
Rhodes nearly became a character based off Marvel Superhero Tony Stark, AKA Iron Man

#4 Christopher Daniels as the Higher Power

The Higher Power was eventually revealed as Vince McMahon
The Higher Power was eventually revealed as Vince McMahon

Best known for his time in TNA, Christopher Daniels got his first taste of the big leagues in WCW and ECW.

In 1999, Daniels even had a chance of joining the WWF, with booker Vince Russo wanting the Fallen Angel to become the infamous Higher Power.

A robed figure capable of controlling Shane McMahon and the Undertaker as the leader of the Corporate Ministry, Russo was very keen to have Daniels play the role, though Vince McMahon thought he was too small.

Instead, it would be Vince McMahon himself being revealed as the higher power, revealing all of this was just to annoy 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin.

A fun moment that didn't really do anything new, fans can't help but wonder how things would have been if it was Daniels as the Higher Power all along.

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