5 Former WWE Superstars who are failing on the independent scene

#3 Adam Rose/ Kruger

The story of Adam Rose is a sad one

Adam Rose’s story became famous after it was featured on ESPN, and the WWE had a real opportunity to capitalise on the sympathy it generated and get him over the hump. Unfortunately, they decided to stick him with the Social Outcasts.

A death sentence, it soon saw Rose’s stock plummet to rock bottom, and within no time, he was left out in the cold. He then decided to take a stab at the independent scene under a new moniker and gimmick – Kruger – based on the character he played before donning the mantle of Adam Rose in NXT.

Unfortunately, Kruger’s career has gone nowhere since his exit from the WWE as he failed to make an impact in any of the indy promotions where he was given a chance and should be heading into retirement any day now.