5 WWE Superstars who were told they'd never make it (and proved everyone wrong)

Batista is a former World Heavyweight and Tag Champion, despite being told he'd never make it as a wrestler.
Batista is a former World Heavyweight and Tag Champion, despite being told he'd never make it as a wrestler.

#3 Paige

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Much of Paige's background was covered in the film 'Fighting With My Family'.
Much of Paige's background was covered in the film 'Fighting With My Family'.

She may no longer be competing inside a WWE ring, but Paige will always be remembered as one of the most talented women in the company's history.

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The only woman to hold the NXT Women's Title and Divas Championship simultaneously, Paige was wrestling her entire life, and even before it, as her mother wrestled whilst pregnant with the future Anti-Diva.

Female superstar says she inspired John Cena turning heel HERE

But things weren't easy for the young star in her early years, as before she was signed by WWE, a tryout for the company went horribly wrong.

Dying her hair blonde and trying to be what she thought WWE wanted her to be, Paige was told she'd never make it as just another blonde on the roster.

Realizing her mistake, Paige let much more of her real sideshow and was quickly signed for being herself.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram
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