Whenever a second or third-generation wrestler appears, there is always a lot of excitement from fans. That's because people hope that they can follow on from their family members, adding to the legacy and potentially taking things even further. Sometimes that works well, such as Randy Orton, and other times the wrestler simply isn't good enough.
However, there are other occasions when a wrestler showcases promise and potential but then decides the industry isn't for them. It's always something that leaves fans disappointed, especially if they choose to walk away from the wrestling business entirely, opting for a total refresh.
8 Ted DiBiase Jr
Ted DiBiase Jr joining WWE was an exciting moment, and the wrestler showed great potential and promise. Inside of the ring, DiBiase Jr was talented, making everything he did look smooth and believable, while he was also starting to build confidence on the microphone as well.
DiBiase Jr had proven that he had all the qualities to be a star for a long time. He was booked well, particularly with Legacy. However, he decided that wrestling wasn't for him and DiBiase Jr stepped away from the ring and hasn't returned since.
7 Richie Steamboat
Richie Steamboat is another wrestler who had a lot of talent. In the early moments for NXT, he was the guy that the show was being booked around, with the company seeing something in him as a star for the future, and the fans agreed.
He was believable in the ring and took after his father in terms of being smooth. However, he had to finish with wrestling due to a career-ending injury. This was a shame as the opportunity was taken away from Richie, rather than other wrestlers who decided they're not interested anymore.
6 Shaul Guerrero
Shaul Guerrero was somebody that fans were excited to see in wrestling because Eddie Guerrero was her father. People wanted to see if she would take after him, and from the glimpses that audiences saw, it was clear she had potential.
However, rather than pushing on in NXT and trying to break out, she decided to step out of the ring instead. While she has done a couple of things sporadically, her time within the industry has come to an end, with Shaul now focusing on other things.
5 Jake Carter
Jake Carter is the son of the legendary Vader, therefore the expectations were high for him as well. It was clear that he wasn't going to follow in his father's footsteps in terms of career success, but Carter showed some signs that he could have had a career in the business.
However, while he did compete in NXT for a while, he eventually decided to leave the wrestling industry. It's a shame as he could have kicked on to another level and truly proven himself, but that didn't end up being the case for him.
4 Shawn Stasiak
Shawn Stasiak is often remembered for being given a bad gimmick, which is one of the reasons he didn't get over to the level he could have done. Inside of the ring, he always showed promise and potential, and he could easily have made a long career out of wrestling.
However, he decided to make a different decision for his life. Stasiak walked away from the wrestling business and became a chiropractor. He ended up having great success in that field, proving it could have been the right call anyway.
3 Bo Dallas
Bo Dallas' time on the main roster was forgettable, which is because the company didn't push him or give him the chance to showcase what he is capable of. However, in NXT, Dallas showed glimpses of what he can do inside of the ring, and he was a fantastic heel.
However, since his release, it appears that wrestling isn't on his mind. Instead, Bo is focusing on farming, with him and Liv Morgan owning their own. While they are also setting up a real estate business, with a return to the ring not being on his mind right now.
2 Lacey Von Erich
The Von Erich family is one of the greatest in wrestling history, with a rich pedigree and that is why expectations were high for Lacey Von Erich. Within TNA, she proved that the ability was there, and she even held the Knockouts Tag Team Championships.
However, rather than continuing within the world of wrestling and seeing how far she could have gone, Lacey decided that the industry wasn't for her. Ultimately, this is a call that plenty of wrestlers make, and she decided to walk away from the business instead.
1 Jesse
A lot of wrestling fans may not have linked Jesse as being a second-generation talent, because it wasn't brought up often by WWE. However, the man who partnered with Festus is the son of Terry Gordy. He showed the potential inside of the ring, with his ability being clear to see.
He also was excellent at working as a character, trying to push the gimmick. However, he ended up leaving the professional wrestling industry. After his time with WWE came to an end he stopped pursuing the sport, and Jesse (Ray Gordy) ended up becoming a police officer.