5 careers that didn't live up to the potential

#1 Muhammad Hassan

Imagine Muhammad Hassan's character in the WWE now

Back in 2004, WWE had struck gold. Not since the days of Sgt. Slaughter and The Iron Sheik had there been a Superstar that rubbed the WWE fans the wrong way, with his anti-American sentiments.

Muhammad Hassan was everything WWE needed; his character was relevant, and at a volatile time when the patriotic fervor was at an all-time high in the United States, Hassan’s rants against the country made him one of the most hated villains in the modern era.

Hassan wasn’t a seasoned performer, but the way he carried himself made him a bona fide Superstar. He had all the qualities to become a world champion in the WWE, and if reports are to be believed, he was in line for a major push in the organization.

However, the London bombings in 2005 forced WWE’s hand, and the promotion decided to kill the Hassan character. Hassan, who was at the top of his game, was sent back to WWE’s developmental territory, before being released from the promotion.

He subsequently retired from professional wrestling, and a potential main event talent succumbed to the political pressures, thus prematurely ending a promising career.