10 most unexpected Number 1 Contenders for the WWE Championship

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Unexpected, indeed

#6 Taka Michinoku

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Taka Michinoku is one of the most talented Japanese wrestlers of all-time, and no one would think twice about it if he was challenging for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in New Japan Pro Wrestling. But, his star never shined so brightly during his tenure in the WWE.

Used mainly as a Light Heavyweight and Tag Team competitor he was given an unexpected shot at Triple H and the WWE Championship during a random episode of Monday Night Raw. As one would expect, Trips retained the belt.

Edited by Staff Editor
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