Unveiling Matt Morgan's WWE Exit Drama: Phenomenal Rise to Shocking Fall!

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Vince McMahon had an affinity for larger-than-life wrestlers. Given Matt Morgan's imposing stature at 7'0" and 300 pounds, many expected him to rise to the pinnacle of WWE success. Learn more

But after only fourteen matches, he was gone from the company, which begs the question: “What went wrong?” We explore this and more!

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Matt Morgan: A Promising Start

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Matt Morgan, known for his success in university basketball, ventured into professional wrestling through WWE's Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2002, discovered during the second season of Tough Enough.

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Big Arrival in the WWE

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During the October 30, 2003, episode of WWE SmackDown, General Manager Paul Heyman declared, "Just as Brock Lesnar was 'The Next Big Thing,' Matt Morgan will assert his dominance over every athlete who faces his greatness!"

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Yet some say the Morgan hype was premature. After only 14 matches of varying quality and importance, he was gone from the company. Learn why, including the alleged time he made an anger-fueled decision that led him to get into hot water with the law!

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