5 wasted talents in WWE history

Modified Apr 08, 2017 15:32 GMT

Jerry “The King” Lawler never won a title after coming to WWE in 1992

1: Ivan Koloff

Ivan Koloff (in the middle) was WWWF champion for 21 days in 1971

Ivan Koloff served as the bridge between Bruno Sammartino and Pedro Morales. As a top heel and one of the best Russian gimmicks in wrestling history, Vince McMahon Sr. should have used him in a better role. He carried the WWWF championship a total of 21 days in 1971.

He still remained a top tier wrestler, but never held the belt again. He left the promotion in the later part of the year. He wrestled up north for a total of two years before moving on to the NWA.

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