WATCH: Cody Rhodes joins list of WWE stars who lost career-defining matches

WWE or professional wrestling is built around storylines and rivalries, often culminating in big matches or events that define a wrestler's career. While winning these career-defining matches can make a wrestler's career, losing them can also have a significant impact.

Who can forget Cody Rhodes' disappointing loss to Roman Reigns at this year's WrestleMania? Although there are theories on why The American Nightmare lost, this will undoubtedly impact his career.

However, Rhodes is not the only one to lose the most important match of his career. There are many instances when a superstar has lost career-defining matches.

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WWE stars who lost their career-defining matches

These are some stars who lost their career-defining matches

• Wade Barrett
• Sting
• The British Bulldogs

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