10 gimmick changes that saved Superstars' careers: Part 2

#1 The Ringmaster becomes Stone Cold Steve Austin

Austin with Dibiase

Austin had long, blond hair while he was in WCW. Bischoff didn't see much potential in the character and Austin was let go soon. After a brief stint in ECW, he was signed to WWE as The Ringmaster.

Austin showed promise with his promos and ring work, and was booked to win the King of the Ring tournament in 1996. After Austin defeated Jake Roberts in the finals, he cut one of the greatest promos of all time, now famously dubbed as "The Austin 3:16 promo".

Along with the likes of The Rock, Mankind, The Undertaker, and Triple H, Austin saved WWE from going bankrupt. WWE bought off WCW in 2001 and the Attitude Era came to an end. Austin's character change not only helped him become the greatest Superstar of his era, he also managed to save his company from a possible buyout.