7 Former Cruiserweights Who Should Return To WWE Raw
6. Daivari
We'll start off with one that I'm sure will not be the most popular choice.
Daivari is best remembered for his time managing the likes of The Great Khali, Kurt Angle and Mark Henry, which he did to great success. Once his managerial run ended, Daivari floundered, becoming an also-ran in the cruiserweight division before moving to Raw and getting completely lost in the shuffle, taking up a permanent residence on weekend show Heat.
This did not sit well with Daivari, who was used to being involved in major angles with the likes of The Undertaker, John Cena and Shawn Michaels. It's fair to say that he wasn't bothered too much when he was released in October '07, resurfacing in TNA a short while later as Sheik Abdul Bashir. His TNA run was mixed and since he left the company in 2009 he has predominantly been active on the indie scene and even worked for Lucha Underground briefly.
Daivari is only 32-years-old, is in great shape and, what's more, his younger brother Ariya just competed in the Cruiserweight Classic. Perhaps the two could join the Raw ranks as a cruiserweight tag team, before inevitably splitting and working a short programme with each other? Many didn't appreciate Daivari's low-flying, kick/punch style but the man is experienced, looks the part and has a readymade storyline/role should he join.
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