10 Wrestlers Who Became Bigger Stars After They Left WWE 

#8 Davey Boy Smith Jr

Davey Boy Smith Jr's run in WWE was largely forgettable

Davey Boy Smith's run in the WWE was, in short, a disaster. Despite holding the tag-team titles with Tyson Kidd, the Canadian born star never connected with the WWE audience and never really got a chance to show what he was truly capable of between the ropes.

Just a year after leaving the WWE, Smith would rejoin NJPW, where he had briefly worked earlier in his career and has gone on to become one of the brand's most dependable stars.

As a member of Suzuki Gun, Smith has teamed with fellow member, Lance Archer to form the tag-team, Killer Elite Squad. The duo has won gold numerous times in the company, and are considered mainstays of the tag-team division.

Smith is also appearing on ITV's recent World of Sport reboot, performing as British Bulldog Jr.