Perhaps it just was never in the cards for Greene to become a big star in the world of professional wrestling.
Of course, with only one more year in the NFL after his in-ring retirement, it seems like there was definitely an opportunity for him to return.
Former NFL players like Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar have risen to become some of the WWE’s greatest stars, so it’s possible the same could’ve been true for Greene with the proper push and polish.
The clause would ultimately end Kevin Greene’s wrestling career, leaving him as a big “what if” had he been allowed to continue his short-lived run with legends in the WCW.