It is not a secret that Vegeta has been used as a way of measuring the power of villains on several occasions

Vegeta is definitely One of the deepest and most complex characters in Dragon Ball. This began as a ruthless villain who was aimed at a direction of redemption until becoming a father and loving husband who cares for others. This is also one of the most beloved characters for franchise fans.
However, Vegeta has been very mistreated during all these years, going from being the Prince of the Saiyan to a resource used as a step or to demonstrate the authentic power of the enemies to which he runs. AND, although this has been changing little by little to give it more merit and recognitionthe truth is that there are several moments where we have mentioned is very evident.
Vegeta was used as a simple warming to collect
Vegeta only served as warming to collect
When Vegeta, Gohan and Krillin were surprised by the Ginyu force, the Prince of the Saiyan was brutally overshadowed in terms of power. And his greatest feat was to kill Guldo, who was the weakest of this elite group. His next opponent was Recoome and thus the hell of Vegeta began.
And it is that Reocome was so powerful that he brutally humiliated Vegeta. In fact, we can affirm that this Saiyan was only a slight heating for the villain, which is something negative, considering everything the character represents and the pride he loads with him. A true lack of respect to show the overwhelming power of Recoome.
Vegeta helped Goku to accept his inheritance to achieve his transformation
When talking about the epic transformation in Super Saiyan de Goku Krillin’s death is usually highlighted that served as a trigger. Little recognition is given to Vegeta’s words.
And, before Freezer murdered Vegeta, when he was in his last moments, Saiyan spoke directly to Goku, recognizing him as an equal. He took the opportunity to share more details about his past and race. These words allowed Goku to embrace his inheritance and trigger, later, his authentic power as Super Saiyan.
Although Vegeta’s words were very important, it cannot be denied that The character was used to shine Goku. And this is something that would be repeated much later.
Vegeta’s definitive sacrifice only demonstrated the terrible power of Majin Buu
Majin Buu survived without problems with vegeta’s sacrifice
Vegeta is also the protagonist of one of the saddest and most noble sacrifices throughout the franchise. This did after Recognize your responsibility in the liberation of Majin Buu. And as a way to overcome the villain, he decided to take it with him to hell.
However, although it was a very beautiful and memorable scene, the truth is that it was useless, because Majin Buu had the ability to regenerate. So that Vegeta’s sacrifice did not contribute anything to the plot in this sense. Although it is still a moment that raised Saiyan as a character.
Vegeta’s sacrifice It only served for viewers to witness the devastating power of Majin Buu.
Vegeta was used as a distraction in the first Dragon Ball Super films
Vegeta abuse in the franchise is something we are all aware of. However, in the first Dragon Ball Super films it was something that was more accentuated. And it is that since the appearance of Beerus, the Saiyan was humiliated by lowering be a comic relief to entertain this God of destruction.
Vegeta was not a rival for Beerus and was used as a comic relief during the first film. But it’s not all, since, During Freezer’s resurrection eventsNor was it used correctly. And when he was about to end the villain, Goku had to appear to save the day.