5 Things you need to know about Chris Hero

2: His release from WWE the first time around

Hero was released by WWE in 2013

CM Punk had earmarked Chris Hero to lead the version of The Shield that he had initially conceptualised. WWE later went with Roman Reigns instead while Hero later got released in 2013. But why was a talent of Chris Hero’s calibre released?

The rumours surrounding the departure suggest that WWE had a problem with Hero’s burgeoning weight even though the man himself has rebuffed the claims. Only WWE and Chris Hero will know the real reason behind the departure since he’s as heavy as ever right now. Similar accusations of a lazy work ethic and skipping workouts have also been rebuffed by Hero.