10 WWE PG Era Superstars You Don't Remember

4. Eric Escobar

After rising to being a world title star in his native Puerto Rico, Eric Perez was signed to a developmental deal in September of 2005, the company no doubt encouraged by the success of his countryman Carlito. 

Four years split between Deep South and FCW were fruitful, as he won both groups’ tag titles as well as the FCW Heavyweight Title. 

His September 2009 promotion to the main roster saw him aligned with Vickie Guerrero, which must have filled Perez – now going by Eric Escobar – with confidence. After all, Vickie had been involved in some major storylines, was a bona fide heat magnet and had seconded the likes of Edge at a main event level.

Things got off to a good start as he beat Matt Hardy in his debut match, immediately securing himself a spot on team blue at the Bagging Rights pay-per-view. 

A couple of weeks later, however, he was removed from the match and, not long after that, his union with Vickie was axed.

After being ‘punished’ by Guerrero with a series of handicap matches and a bout with Kane, Escobar disappeared and was quickly released amid rumours that his not-insignificant (yet fleeting) push had been sabotaged by someone backstage.