Here we have yet another instance of a top indie star signing a WWE contract, but falling flat on his face upon arrival.
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Mike Bennett was once one of the top independent stars in the world. He has won multiple championships with Ring of Honor, NJPW, Top Rope and Impact Wrestling. While most of his titles have been tag team championships, Mike still held his own as a singles competitor.
One of the unique dynamics that made Mike such an intriguing talent, was how he was able to use Maria, his real-life spouse, as his valet. Ironically, the tables were turned once the couple signed with the WWE.
When Mike and Maria made their debut and we saw how Mike had adopted Maria's last name, I couldn't believe what I was witnessing. Here we had a pre-packaged tandem, proven and ready to go...then we flip the whole thing upside down. Thankfully, Mike has been finally getting some in-ring work lately. This is a good sign for a possible future run as a legit main roster WWE Superstar.
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J. Carpenter
Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.
Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.
Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.
When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.
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