Taz's 10 Seconds in the Rumble: A Sign of WWE's Lost Interest
When Taz debuted at the 2000 Royal Rumble, it seemed WWE was positioning him as a significant player in the company. However, just a few weeks into his WWE tenure, it became clear that the company had already lost interest in featuring Taz prominently. His role on TV was significantly reduced, and this became evident in his booking.
Taz was set to face Big Bossman at the No Way Out pay-per-view in 2000. Logic suggested that Taz would secure another easy victory. However, in a strange booking decision, Taz won the match by disqualification after Prince Albert interfered. Rather than booking Taz to overcome the two heels, he was laid out, draining the excitement from the arena as fans witnessed some truly perplexing booking.
Following this match, Taz was relegated to the hardcore division. Within a few weeks, he was booked to lose to Crash Holly on SmackDown, destroying any hope that Taz might regain his momentum. The situation worsened when Taz entered the Royal Rumble only to be eliminated by Kane in just 10 seconds, without managing any offense. This occurred just a year after his promising debut, signaling a dramatic fall in WWE's faith in Taz as a major contender.
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