263. Dan Severn

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I think that we can all agree that the WWE totally dropped the ball with Dan “The Beast” Severn.

They had a bona fide MMA superstar in their mix and though he wasn’t used well, he was successful in UWFI and in the NWA, a place where he was a two time champion. Severn may not have been a major force in the WWE but he helped change the landscape of the WWE with his realistic fighting style. He had more impact than you realize.

The Bullet Points

Billed From: U.S.A. (Coldwater, MI)
Key Championships Held: NWA World Heavyweight (2)
Why they will get in: In terms of MMA fighters with pro wrestling experience, there are few that can touch Severn.
Why they won't get in: The WWE really dropped the ball with the Beast.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments:
1. Loses to Nobuhiku Takada in UWFI (4/10/93)
2. Defeated Chris Candido for the NWA World Heavyweight Title (2/24/95)
3. Teamed with Antonio Inoki to beat Oleg Taktarov and Yoshiaki Fujiwara in the main event of the World Wrestling Peace Festival (6/1/96)
4. Defeated Ken Shamrock and Owen Hart in a three-way match (8/17/98)
5. Beat Shinya Hashimoto to regain the NWA World Heavyweight Title (3/9/02)