Vince McMahon had to cut ties with WWE due to legal controversies. While many have celebrated the changes under the new regime, some still miss the billionaire’s leadership. Not just fans, but even some wrestlers may have missed McMahon’s presence, as their careers have gone downhill since his exit.
5 Stars Who Were Flourishing Under Vince McMahon’s Era
Under Chief Content Officer Triple H’s leadership, many new talents have risen to fame. However, several stars were thriving before but are now either having an underwhelming run or are missing from TV. Here are five of them:
#1 Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar is one of the all-time greats in the wrestling industry. During McMahon’s era, he had a dominant run, setting records, winning championships, and building a massive fanbase worldwide.
But since SummerSlam 2023, he has been missing from WWE TV. Despite fans voicing their desire to see him back, there are no signs of the Beast Incarnate returning to the squared circle.
#2 Omos
One of Lesnar’s final rivals in WWE was Omos. The Nigerian Giant had an intense storyline with the former Universal Champion and faced him at WrestleMania 39. Though he didn’t win, many believed he could be the next Big Show of the industry.
Unfortunately, due to poor creative direction, he lost momentum and was eventually let go by the company. However, fans can still be hopeful as Omos recently announced that he has signed a new deal with WWE, and it will be interesting to see how his second stint turns out.
#3 Bobby Lashley
Under Vince McMahon, Bobby Lashley reached great heights in WWE. But in recent times, his run wasn’t as exciting. As a result, he left the company and joined AEW, where he is now part of the Hurt Syndicate.
#4 Austin Theory
Austin Theory had the biggest moment of his career at WrestleMania 39 when he defeated wrestling legend John Cena. He was seen as the next big thing in the industry. But due to a lack of strong creative direction, the young star’s momentum has faded, and his recent run has been underwhelming.
#5 Jimmy Uso
The Bloodline storyline changed the wrestling business in recent years, and Jimmy Uso was a key part of it. He had some truly memorable moments. But ever since he and his brother Jey Uso split to pursue singles careers, Jimmy has struggled on SmackDown.
While Main Event Jey has become one of the most beloved stars and even got his hands on a world title, Big Jim hasn’t been part of any significant storyline.