WWE Crown Jewel 2019: 5 Superstars who flopped and 5 who didn't

#4 Flop – Buddy Murphy

Shouldn't the main roster call-up be better from a Superstar's career?

There cannot be enough outrage about the unflattering manner in which Buddy Murphy is being booked on the main roster. The Australian Superstar has incredible in-ring skills but somehow finds his back in the corner in every match, courtesy of lazy booking.

Murphy competed in the 20-men Battle Royal at Crown Jewel and barely had any significant spots during the entire match. He had a slightly interesting encounter with Carrillo at the beginning of the match but was soon seen seeking assistance in his one-off battles that followed.

Murphy was eliminated by Erick Rowan which was ironically the only spot in the entire match that showed him as a fairly strong contender.

When Murphy was drafted to the Red brand last month, it was expected that he will receive enough chances to explore his full potential. Unfortunately, the reality is quite different on Monday Night RAW.

WWE Creatives need to find a way to redeem this former 205 Live Champion on the main roster before he loses every ounce of credibility that he has built so far.

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Edited by Greg Bush