1. Triple H (1995 vs 2014)
Before there was Triple H in the WWE, Terror Risin' was causing chaos in WCW during the mid '90s.
Before there was Triple H in the WWE, Terror Risin' was causing chaos in WCW during the mid '90s.
Before there was Triple H in the WWE, Terror Risin' was causing chaos in WCW during the mid '90s.
2. The Hardy Boyz (1995 vs 2008)
In the early '90s, Matt and Jeff, The Hardy Boyz were used on WWF/E programming as enhancement talent. They eventually signed with the WWF/E in 1998 and went on to become one of the greatest tag-teams of all time.
In the early '90s, Matt and Jeff, The Hardy Boyz were used on WWF/E programming as enhancement talent. They eventually signed with the WWF/E in 1998 and went on to become one of the greatest tag-teams of all time.
In the early '90s, Matt and Jeff, The Hardy Boyz were used on WWF/E programming as enhancement talent. They eventually signed with the WWF/E in 1998 and went on to become one of the greatest tag-teams of all time.
3. John Cena (2002 vs 2014)
John Cena made his WWE debut in 2002. From there, Cena would go on to become the company's poster boy, winning his first World Championship in 2005, and staying at the top since then.
John Cena made his WWE debut in 2002. From there, Cena would go on to become the company's poster boy, winning his first World Championship in 2005, and staying at the top since then.
John Cena made his WWE debut in 2002. From there, Cena would go on to become the company's poster boy, winning his first World Championship in 2005, and staying at the top since then.
4. Daniel Bryan (2006 vs 2014)
Before Daniel Bryan was the man behind the "Yes" movement in the WWE, he was simply known by his real name, Bryan Danielson. Danielson was known as the king of the independent wrestling scene who had been on the circuit since 2000 where he wrestled all over the world. Danielson would eventually sign with the WWE in 2009 and would become one of the company's biggest stars.
Before Daniel Bryan was the man behind the "Yes" movement in the WWE, he was simply known by his real name, Bryan Danielson. Danielson was known as the king of the independent wrestling scene who had been on the circuit since 2000 where he wrestled all over the world. Danielson would eventually sign with the WWE in 2009 and would become one of the company's biggest stars.
Before Daniel Bryan was the man behind the "Yes" movement in the WWE, he was simply known by his real name, Bryan Danielson. Danielson was known as the king of the independent wrestling scene who had been on the circuit since 2000 where he wrestled all over the world. Danielson would eventually sign with the WWE in 2009 and would become one of the company's biggest stars.
5. CM Punk (2005 vs 2013)
CM Punk started his wrestling career in backyard wrestling with his friends in the mid '90s. From there he would go on to get proper training and start on the independent wrestling circuit. CM Punk would then wrestle for Ring of Honor Wrestling (Pictured on the left) from 2002-2005 where he gained a lot of attention, in particular, from the WWE. In 2005 he would sign to WWE where he would remain with the company until 2014.
CM Punk started his wrestling career in backyard wrestling with his friends in the mid '90s. From there he would go on to get proper training and start on the independent wrestling circuit. CM Punk would then wrestle for Ring of Honor Wrestling (Pictured on the left) from 2002-2005 where he gained a lot of attention, in particular, from the WWE. In 2005 he would sign to WWE where he would remain with the company until 2014.
CM Punk started his wrestling career in backyard wrestling with his friends in the mid '90s. From there he would go on to get proper training and start on the independent wrestling circuit. CM Punk would then wrestle for Ring of Honor Wrestling (Pictured on the left) from 2002-2005 where he gained a lot of attention, in particular, from the WWE. In 2005 he would sign to WWE where he would remain with the company until 2014.
6. Dolph Ziggler (2006 vs 2014)
Before he was "The Show Off," Dolph Ziggler was a known as Nicky and was a part of "The Spirit" squad, a group consisting of male cheerleaders.
Before he was "The Show Off," Dolph Ziggler was a known as Nicky and was a part of "The Spirit" squad, a group consisting of male cheerleaders.
Before he was "The Show Off," Dolph Ziggler was a known as Nicky and was a part of "The Spirit" squad, a group consisting of male cheerleaders.
7. Randy Orton (2002 vs 2014)
RKO OUTTA NOWHERE! Randy Orton debuted in 2002. Within two years, the third-generation star became the youngest World Champion in WWE history, winning the title at 24 years old.
RKO OUTTA NOWHERE! Randy Orton debuted in 2002. Within two years, the third-generation star became the youngest World Champion in WWE history, winning the title at 24 years old.
RKO OUTTA NOWHERE! Randy Orton debuted in 2002. Within two years, the third-generation star became the youngest World Champion in WWE history, winning the title at 24 years old.
8. Dean Ambrose (2009 vs 2014)
Before he was known as the "Lunatic Fringe" Dean Ambrose, he was Jon Moxley, an independent wrestling star who was a loose cannon on the microphone, and in the ring.
Before he was known as the "Lunatic Fringe" Dean Ambrose, he was Jon Moxley, an independent wrestling star who was a loose cannon on the microphone, and in the ring.
Before he was known as the "Lunatic Fringe" Dean Ambrose, he was Jon Moxley, an independent wrestling star who was a loose cannon on the microphone, and in the ring.
9. Seth Rollins (2010 vs 2014)
Before he "bought in," Seth Rollins was known as Tyler Black on the independent wrestling scene, best known for his time in Ring of Honor (pictured on the left) before signing with WWE in 2010.
Before he "bought in," Seth Rollins was known as Tyler Black on the independent wrestling scene, best known for his time in Ring of Honor (pictured on the left) before signing with WWE in 2010.
Before he "bought in," Seth Rollins was known as Tyler Black on the independent wrestling scene, best known for his time in Ring of Honor (pictured on the left) before signing with WWE in 2010.
10. Kane (1995 vs 2014)
Before there was Kane, there was Isaac Yankem, DDS, who was an evil dentist. Yep, in 1995 this happened.
Before there was Kane, there was Isaac Yankem, DDS, who was an evil dentist. Yep, in 1995 this happened.
Before there was Kane, there was Isaac Yankem, DDS, who was an evil dentist. Yep, in 1995 this happened.
11. Chris Jericho (1998 vs 2014)
Before he was a WWE Superstar, Chris Jericho wrestled for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1996-1999. Before WCW, Jericho made his debut in 1990, where we would wrestle for such promotions like Smokey Mountain Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling.
Before he was a WWE Superstar, Chris Jericho wrestled for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1996-1999. Before WCW, Jericho made his debut in 1990, where we would wrestle for such promotions like Smokey Mountain Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling.
Before he was a WWE Superstar, Chris Jericho wrestled for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from 1996-1999. Before WCW, Jericho made his debut in 1990, where we would wrestle for such promotions like Smokey Mountain Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling.
12. Justin Roberts (2002 vs 2014)
Before parting ways with the WWE last month, ring announcer Justin Roberts had a 12 year run with the company, starting in 2002. Even though he was not a wrestler, he was a big part of WWE programming.
Before parting ways with the WWE last month, ring announcer Justin Roberts had a 12 year run with the company, starting in 2002. Even though he was not a wrestler, he was a big part of WWE programming.
Before parting ways with the WWE last month, ring announcer Justin Roberts had a 12 year run with the company, starting in 2002. Even though he was not a wrestler, he was a big part of WWE programming.
13. Brock Lesnar (2000 vs 2014)
Brock Lesnar made his professional wrestling debut in 2000 in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) which was the WWE's training territory at the time.
Brock Lesnar made his professional wrestling debut in 2000 in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) which was the WWE's training territory at the time.
Brock Lesnar made his professional wrestling debut in 2000 in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) which was the WWE's training territory at the time.
14. The Rock
The Rock made his WWE debut in 1996 as Rocky Mavia, and long story short, he became the most electrifying man in sports entertainment.
The Rock made his WWE debut in 1996 as Rocky Mavia, and long story short, he became the most electrifying man in sports entertainment.
The Rock made his WWE debut in 1996 as Rocky Mavia, and long story short, he became the most electrifying man in sports entertainment.