Professional wrestling is a fickle business; no single gift is a guarantee of a performer`s success. Great athleticism can take a wrestler far but having weak promo ability will hold him back from his maximum potential.A great storyline can compensate for a wrestler`s weaknesses. A bad storyline or gimmick can overshadow his strengths. And even if a performer has every necessary skill, backstage politics and favoritism can also throw roadblocks into a once promising career.Here are 10 wrestlers from the 00`s who never made it big, despite having the tools to do so. If you liked this article, check out our other galleries: 7 WWE Superstars Who Hit Rock Bottom--And Bounced Back, 7 Times WWE Turned Real Tragedies Into Scripted Storylines, and 10 Times WWE Superstars Trolled Their Fans At Live Events. And be sure to check back in soon; Gamespot Universe will be ramping up its WWE coverage for the Money in the Bank PPV on June 17 Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP)He had a great look, a great entrance, and a well-defined personality. Montel Vontavious Porter`s persona was inspired by Terrell Owens and Cuba Gooding Jr.`s `Show me the money!` Rod Tidwell. MVP swaggered to the ring through an inflatable entranceway, and everything about his cocky heel persona infuriated the crowd. He was a 2-time United States Champion, which included a lengthy, memorable feud with Matt Hardy. But for the latter half of his WWE career, MVP went on a lengthy losing streak and never recovered his reputation.The rumors at the time were that MVP made fun of the Wellness Policy tester who had to watch him urinate, and management viewed his behavior as disrespectful. MVP was released from the company in 2010, and he subsequently wrestled in NJPW, TNA, and Lucha Underground. In 2018, he returned to WWE, making a cameo appearance on the 25th anniversary episode of Raw. Matt MorganMatt Morgan was the rare, 7-foot tall big man who was as light on his feet as he was strong. He had mic skills a ...
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