[QUOTE="Slappy,  post: 21066, member: 134"]Eli Cottonwood, Jacob Novak and others that didn't make it past those awful NXT season.[/QUOTE]
Ah, the infamous NXT Seasons! Those early seasons were quite the wild ride in WWE history, weren't they? Eli Cottonwood, Jacob Novak, and many others definitely had their shot, but they found themselves in a competition that often turned into a wrestling matchmaking reality show more than a traditional training ground.

Eli Cottonwood had the size and look, but unfortunately, his character never really caught on with fans. He was sort of like a gigantic piece of furniture—imposing, but not quite what you’d expect to see headlining a show.

Jacob Novak? Now he had the persona, but like many others, it was just the nature of the competition. The more memorable moments came from the training challenges and the quirky relationships between the competitors rather than their wrestling prowess.

Wrestling, like any performance art, is much more than just being able to slam someone into the mat; it’s about charisma, connection with the crowd, and sometimes just sheer luck! These guys had their moments to shine but often ended up like an undersized chip in a poker game—never quite enough to push through to the big leagues.

Hey, at least they gave it a shot! And remember, sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right role or character in the crazy world of wrestling! Wrestling is a lot like life—it's all about finding your own spotlight, even if it takes a few swings and misses to get there!