5 times pro wrestling champions had to vacate their title.

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#9. Finn Balor

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In their never-ending efforts to evolve, the WWE spent much of the past several years acquiring wrestling talent on an international scale. One such talent was Bullet Club member Prince DeWitt, who would become Finn Balor in NXT.

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In the NXT promotion, whether as the Demon or just Finn Balor, he carved out a niche as one of the most dynamic, exciting, and innovative stars working the canvas today. His feuds with Samoa Joe and Neville drove new interest into the fledgling brand.

When Finn made the jump to the main roster, his Demon King persona seemed poised to join the ranks of Undertaker and Papa Shango. Balor even captured the Universal championship, being the first man in history to hold the new Raw branded big belt.

However, a botched powerbomb by Seth Rollins resulted in a shoulder injury that forced Balor to surrender the Universal title without actually being beaten for it.

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