Curt Hawkins is currently on one of the most illustrious streaks in pro-wrestling history. Hawkins boasts a streak that spans over 118 matches and he's making history every time we see him on TV. The former tag-team champion’s losing streak is unprecedented and it's been on the lips of the WWE Universe for months.
Many may see the ‘Face the Facts’ man as lower than a jobber, but in a strange way, his appearances on WWE television have become the most anticipated segment of the show. The last time we saw the former tag-team champion, he was on Monday Night RAW complaining about his history-making streak, until a monstrous Braun Strowman came to ruin the party.
The "Monster Among Men" left Hawkins laying in a heap by the announcer's table. The history maker hasn’t been seen since and his 118-match losing streak has been duly preserved. However, in wrestling, all good things must come to an end and sadly, Hawkins must one day end his losing streak and start a winning streak.
Here are five superstars Curt Hawkins could end his losing streak against.
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#5 Karl Anderson
Like it or not, Karl Anderson is one of the cleanest workers on the roster. You could eat eggs off his spine-buster, he hits it that clean. The Club member has the ability to make any superstar look like a million bucks. A match with Anderson would remind the WWE Universe of how gifted the streak holder truly is, it'd turn him from a joke into a legit talent.
As Vince McMahon clearly doesn’t the rate The Club duo, Karl Anderson wouldn’t be losing any ground by taking a clean pin to Curt Hawkins. Anderson spends most of his time nowadays with Gallows shouting ‘NERDS’. He’s a comedy act at best, so why not have him do something useful, by giving Curt Hawkins his first win in 118 matches.
#4 Apollo Crews
For some reason, the NXT graduate has constantly been paired with Curt Hawkins ever since their respective moves to Monday Night Raw. Crews has been a constant thorn in the side of Hawkins and subsequently contributed to several of those 118 losses.
As the WWE Universe has seen these two superstars go at it so regularly, it wouldn’t be too surprising to see Curt Hawkins finally get the better of Crews. Lest we forget, it was around this time last year that Hawkins got one of his few and far between wins on SamckDownLive. The two have now fought several times on RAW and SmackDown Live, so it’s only right Hawkins gets to beat Crews on both brands.
#3 Goldust
The Attitude Era resident has had an incredibly long mainstay in the WWE. His level of consistency has been unrivalled and he’s a certain Hall of Fame candidate. Despite the Chairman using him sparingly as a comedy act in recent years, Goldust’s name still holds weight in the world of wrestling. And when the one from bizarro world wrestles, people watch.
Goldust is nearing the age of 49 and he knows that he must share the last remaining ounces of his dwindling star power. Curt Hawkins picking up his much-anticipated first win on Monday nights against the 15-title-winning Goldust, would not only create headlines, it’d legitimise the ‘Face the Facts’ man.
#2 R-Truth
Ron Killings is a much loved and respected member of the WWE roster. His entertaining character personalities have captivated millions of wrestling fans over the years. He’s been able to work with everyone from The Rock & John Cena to Goldust, those experiences have allowed Truth to become a more than accomplished performer in the ring.
He knows how to entertain the fans whilst making his fellow wrestler look amazing. That’s why R-Truth is the perfect candidate for Curt Hawkins to end his record-breaking losing streak against. What’s there not to love about a Curt Hawkins vs. R-Truth match, we’re guaranteed fun, good wrestling and a pinfall victory that would shock the world.
#1 The Miz (C)
Nowadays, it's becoming harder and harder to deny, in fact, there’s no point even denying it anymore. The Miz is most the must-see WWE superstar in the company today. The man has consistently delivered over the past decade, despite not initially having the backing of backstage officials.
The 37-year-old is currently on a record-setting seventh Intercontinental Championship reign and what better way to end that reign than to give the most unlikely of superstars the biggest of rubs.
If the Miz were to hold a must-see Intercontinental Championship open challenge on Monday Night Raw, Curt Hawkins would be the exact type of opponent expected to come out. The heel-ish Miz only takes shortcuts and taking on the man with the worst losing streak is what we expect of him. However, in a shocking turn of events, similar to Mankind’s epic first WWF title win, a Hawkins win would create a memorable moment in history.