5 Wrestlers Who Fell From Grace After Winning World Titles

👑Kofi Kingston's rise to the top was short-lived, and he was quickly relegated back to the tag team division.

💪Big E's fall from grace was surprising, as he had all the qualities of a top star but was pushed back to the midcard.

🌐Yokozuna had a dominant reign as champion but struggled with weight issues, leading to his decline and eventual release.

🔥Sheamus had a promising start as a champion but was eventually phased down the card and became a midcard act.

🤼Dolph Ziggler's stop-start pushes and questionable booking decisions prevented him from reaching his full potential as a main event superstar.

What led to Kofi Kingston's decline after winning the world title?

—Despite his initial success, Kofi Kingston was pushed back to the tag team division and never received another world title opportunity.

Why was Big E's fall from grace surprising?

—Big E had all the qualities of a top star, but he was not given consistent main event opportunities and was eventually pushed back to the midcard.

What caused Yokozuna's decline as champion?

—Yokozuna struggled with weight issues, affecting his in-ring performance and leading to his decline in the main event scene.

Why was Sheamus phased down the card after his initial success?

—Despite a promising start, Sheamus was eventually moved to the midcard and became a tag team act, which limited his opportunities in the main event.

Why couldn't Dolph Ziggler reach his full potential as a main event superstar?

—Dolph Ziggler's stop-start pushes and questionable booking decisions prevented him from gaining consistent momentum and achieving sustained success as a top star.

00:00Introduction

01:32Kofi Kingston's rise and subsequent decline

03:45Big E's surprising fall from grace

05:58Yokozuna's dominant reign and weight issues

08:12Sheamus' promising start and eventual decline

09:59Dolph Ziggler's stop-start pushes and questionable booking

12:05Conclusion