Another name to add to the list.

Itami came in hot as WWE's most high profile signing from Japan in... well, ever. He was treated like royalty, signed his contract in a ceremony hosted by Hulk Hogan (before the whole racism debacle) in Tokyo and seemed destined for big things, appearing in the WrestleMania 31, Andre Battle Royal and sparking a feud with then NXT Champion Kevin Owens ahead of the Beast from the East show, obviously being lined up to be the face of any possible Japanese expansion. Injury though ended those prospects. He returned the following year, looking destined for a feud with Austin Aries (remember when he was in WWE?), but unfortunately injured Aries off the GTS and succumbed to the injury bug himself once more. All while Shinsuke Nakamura had arrived and overshadowed him as the major player in the East Asian market.

It seemed like his move to 205 Live was a hail Mary to see if they could get anything out of him... and well, they didn't. Itami's "Respect Me!" gimmick is a good base, but its never developed beyond him being an arrogant, hard dude who shouts "Respect Me!" over and over again. He's solid, but never expanded beyond that and seems destined to head back to Japan. Whether its a hero's welcome back in long-time home promotion NOAH or maybe a move across to New Japan, we'll have to wait and see.

Regardless, Hideo Itami is not long for this world, but KENTA is about to make a comeback...