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5 Superstars WWE probably regret making World Champions

RVD became WWE and ECW World Champion in July 2006.
RVD became WWE and ECW World Champion in July 2006.

In the WWE, there can be few greater feelings than becoming World Champion.

Whilst an accolade like the Intercontinental Championship, or Royal Rumble win is prestigious in their own right, no accomplishment compares to the top prize.

It is a symbol of faith from the company, that they trust you to be the person fans think of, when they think of the best in the WWE during that time.

But not all world champions are created equal, and there have been some who for one reason or another, didn't pan out too well.

And whilst some of these reigns may have been huge, the WWE probably giving these Superstars a permanent spot in the company's rich history.

Here are five WWE Superstars the company probably regret making World Champions and probably would've gone back on, if given the chance.


#5 Diesel

Nash won the WWF Championship in late 1994, holding the title for nearly a year
Nash won the WWF Championship in late 1994, holding the title for nearly a year

Standing 7-foot tall and with long jet-black hair, Diesel was definitely someone who was going to succeed in the WWE.

Reaching his peak in late 1994, Diesel won the WWE Championship from Bob Backlund, holding the title for just under a year.

A historically long reign to be sure, but one that is mired in controversy, as Big Daddy Cool had great matches against smaller opponents like Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart, but bored fans against fellow big men like King Mabel.

Known for being one of the lowest drawing World Champions of all time, it does make fans wonder what the company were thinking of when they chose Diesel over names like Hart, Michaels, or even The Undertaker.

Not long after losing the title, Diesel would leave the WWF entirely, joining WCW in 1996 as Kevin Nash.

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