Bo Dallas

It only takes a moment to go from WWE hopeful to WWE Superstar.

For Bo Dallas, that opportunity came in January 2013 when he won a WWE NXT tournament to gain entry into the Royal Rumble Match. Making his first WWE appearance on pay-per-view, Dallas lasted an impressive 21 minutes in the 30-man melee, tossing out Wade Barrett in the process. The elimination did not sit well with the big Brit, who pulled Dallas out of the contest as well.

It wasn’t the first scrap the Brooksville, Fla. native had been in. Dallas scored a WWE developmental contract at the age of 18 and went on to win multiple titles while holding his own against the likes of Drew McIntyre, Justin Gabriel and even Big Show. He may have been the youngest guy in the locker room, but Dallas made up for it with a determination that was undeniable.

Maybe that’s why the resilient grappler was unwilling to back down from a fight with Wade Barrett. The night after Royal Rumble, Dallas challenged the dangerous thug to a singles match and pulled off a stunning upset. The victory only further angered the Intercontinental Champion, but the fiery Southerner wasn’t about to turn his heels and run. If Barrett is looking for a fight, he found one in Bo Dallas.