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WWE or rather should I say WWF's Attitude Era was quite possibly the most memorable time period for several hardcore wrestling fans around the world, who had the privilege of witnessing the development and the establishment of the world's best Pro Wrestling promotion.
The Attitude Era quite arguably had an enormous impact not only on the fans but also on the entire Pro Wrestling scenario, mostly due to some of WWE's breakout stars, in the form of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Mankind, Shawn Michaels, Chyna and several other notable performers, who eventually went on to establish themselves as some of the biggest legends to ever step foot into the business.
However, among these legendary names, there were also other numerous superstars who did not have the opportunity and privilege of enjoying such an immense amount of success in the WWF at that point in time. And despite finding success outside of the WWE, following their eventual departure, there are definitely few less-known personalities who subsequently got lost in the shuffle.
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Today, we've decided to take an in-depth look at 5 forgotten Attitude Era stars and their journey in life following their eventual departure from the WWE several years ago.
#5 Taka Michinoku
Now, we've decided to start this list with someone who is "not so forgotten" in the Pro Wrestling industry, given the fact that this man has found an immense amount of success in Japan, ever since his departure from the WWE in 2001.
Former and first-ever WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku till date remains as one of the most popular figures in the Pro Wrestling industry and the man is also been remembered by several WWE (WWF fans) to a certain extent.
Since departing from the WWE in 2001, Taka Michinoku has been competing on the Japanese wrestling circuit for notable promotions such as AJPW and Pro Wrestling NOAH and the 41-year-old has also founded his own wrestling promotion and dojo, known as Kaientai Dojo.
Michinoku is currently working with New Japan Pro Wrestling on a rather more regular basis and the former GHC Jr. Heavyweight Champion has been one of the most prominent members of legendary faction Suzuki Gun.
Having held the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles alongside stablemate Taichi in 2013, Michinoku now mostly works as an occasional tag team wrestler for Suzuki Gun, but rather more important is the manager and mouthpiece of British upstart and fellow Suzuki Gun stablemate, Zack Sabre Jr.
#4 Ahmed Johnson
During his tenure with the WWE, Ahmed Johnson was one of the fastest rising superstars in the company and shortly after his debut in 1995, the former Dallas Cowboys linebacker captured his first championship in the WWE, winning the WWE Intercontinental Title off Goldust in 1996.
Within the next few months, Johnson was on the verge of a massive push as he won a #1 Contender's match for the WWE Championship and prior to his first crack at the WWE Championship, Johnson was unfortunately sidelined with legitimate kidney problems.
However, after returning in late 1996, Johnson eventually joined The Nation of Domination alongside Farooq, Kama Mustafa, and D'Lo Brown and by the end of his storyline with The Nation, Ahmed Johnson finally saw his WWE run come to an end by 1998.
After a short stint with WCW and on the Independent circuit, Ahmed Johnson officially retired from in-ring competition and started working for Booker T and Stevie Ray's Pro Wrestling Alliance wrestling school.
In July 2016, Johnson returned to college and earned a degree in criminology from Huston-Tillotson University.
#3 Dennis Knight (Mideon)
Mideon, better known as Dennis Knight, started working with the WWF in 1996 as part of a tag team known as The Godwinns, who won the WWF Tag Team Championships on two different occasions, in the following two years.
However, after suffering a cracked C7 vertebra in 1997, Mideon unexpectedly had to retire from in-ring competition the following year due to the gruesome neck injury he had initially suffered the previous year.
But that was apparently not the final chapter in Dennis Knight's interesting Pro Wrestling career, as, in the very same year, Knight made his return to the WWF and immediately entered a storyline with The Undertaker's satanic faction, The Ministry of Darkness.
Under his stint with The Ministry, Knight was officially renamed as Mideon and quite arguably had the most memorable run in the WWF. But, following the disbanding of The Ministry, things didn't really head towards any sort of positive direction for Mideon, as he eventually departed from the WWE on good terms in 2001.
Following his tenure with the WWF, Knight made his return to his home in Tampa, Florida and spent most of his time in training all of his students at Steve Keirn's Pro Wrestling school and in the meantime, also continued to wrestle for some local Florida based promotions as well.
After officially retiring from in-ring competition in 2006, Knight eventually started working as a chef in Clearwater, Florida.
#2 Don Callis (The Jackal)
Yes, this is the very same Don Callis, who currently works as a commentator for both New Japan Pro Wrestling and Impact Wrestling, as well.
In September of 1997, Don Callis made his debut for the WWF as a member and eventually the leader of a faction known as The Truth Commission. While portraying his Jackal gimmick, Don Callis would mostly compete in singles matches on Shotgun Saturday Night and during WWF House Shows.
Following his stint with the WWF, which had only lasted till 1999, Callis would eventually jump ship to ECW as Cyrus The Virus and following his tenure as an in-ring performer, the former IWA Heavyweight Champion finally called it a day inside the squared circle and eventually went on to establish himself as one of the most well-renowned commentators in the world.
Callis, who currently works as the heel commentator for NJPW English, is quite arguably one of the best at what he does and in 2017, the Canadian also became Impact Wrestling's new Executive Vice-President and has taken the promotion to new heights.
#1 Tammy Lynn Sytch (Sunny)
After having worked for Smoky Mountain Wrestling for three years, Tammy Lynn Sytch aka Sunny was first contacted by the WWF in 1994 and began appearing as Tamara Murphy, a commentator for "Live Event News" segments during syndicated WWF television shows
During her time with the WWF, Sunny was mostly known for her managerial roles, as she managed the likes of The Godwinns, The Smokin' Gunns, and even WWE Hall of Famer Farooq. However, after a short stint as the manager of The Legion of Doom, Sunny was subsequently released from the WWF due to her apparent issues with Sable and her painkiller issues as well. And that's where all the trouble initially began!
Earlier in 2018, Sunny was arrested as a "fugitive of justice" on contempt of court allegations and prior to that, the former WWF star was arrested four times from 2015-2016 for driving under the influence. And despite her recent release from the prison earlier in the week, one can surely expect Sunny to get into further trouble with the law in the near future.
