5 WWE jobbers who became World Champions in other promotions

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Some World Champions have take the long way to the top
Some World Champions have to take the long way to the top

#4 Cody Rhodes

Cody won the ROH World Championship from...
Cody won the ROH World Championship from...

Cody Rhodes' WWE career started off as a very promising one. Son of the late great "American Dream", Dusty Rhodes, Cody had loads of potential and was earmarked for the big time when he was drafted into the Legacy faction led by Randy Orton.

Unfortunately, he never really fulfilled his potential and was soon relegated down the card. The kicker came when he was forced into the Stardust gimmick and his transition into the role of jobber was complete. How far the mighty had fallen.

But, then Cody decided to leave the company and the change was profound. He went from overlooked WWE Superstar to a worldwide indie darling as a part of the famed Bullet Club. His return to the mountain top was completed earlier this year when "The American Nightmare" became the Ring of Honor World Champion.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram
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