Tag Archives: WWE Developmental Deal

Speaking through his official Twitter account, former UFC fighter Phil Baroni (15-18-0) stated that he is heading to WrestleMania 31 this weekend to sign a developmental deal with the company. Baroni has been training at the Future Stars of Wrestling training facility in Las Vegas, Nevada in recent months alongside former WWE European Champion D’Lo  Continue Reading »

Former TNA Wrestling superstar Crimson (Tommy Mercer) has been offered a WWE developmental deal. Mercer underwent a tryout with the company back in December and if he accepts the deal, is scheduled to report to the WWE Performance Center in May.

Top independent wrestling star Uhaa Nation is said to have agreed to a developmental deal with the WWE, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Nation is expected to wrap up all commitments on the independent scene and report to WWE Performance Center after the WrestleMania 31 pay-per-view.

Independent wrestling star Uhaa Nation is reported to have been offered a developmental deal from the WWE, however there is no word as to whether he has accepted the deal, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The report notes that there has been a lot of speculation within the WWE that he  Continue Reading »

Former Germany National Goalkeeper turned boydbuilder Tim Wiese is reported to have been offered a developmental deal to join the WWE, according to a report from Bild in Germany. Wiese who mutually terminated his deal with Bundesliga side Hoffenheim in January, turned his attention to bodybuilding and the 32-year-old now weighs over 250lbs. Speaking to  Continue Reading »

WWE will be holding a tryout camp at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida next month with several top independent wrestlers invited to attend the tryouts. Any talent signed from the camp will be notified within 6-8 weeks of attending and are expected to report to the WWE Performance Center in January 2015.

Top independent talents Kevin Steen, Prince Devitt and KENTA are expected to finalize their WWE deals and begin training at the WWE Performance Center this August if all goes right, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsetter. The report notes that issues such as work visa’s, medical testing or other factors that could  Continue Reading »

WWE are interested in signing Dramatic Dream Team and New Japan Pro Wrestling superstar Kota Ibushi to a developmental deal with the company, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Ibushi, considered the best high-flyer in professional wrestling today is the current IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion.

Former NWA World Champion has been at the WWE Performance Center all this week as a guest trainer, according to a report from PWInsider.com. This is Pearce’s second time working as the WWE Performance Center as a guest trainer for the company.

WWE have signed West Coast independent wrestling talent Willie Mack (Willie McClinton Jr.) to a developmental deal with the company. Mack took part in a tryout earlier in the year and is best known for his work with Pro Wrestling Guerilla and Championship Wrestling From Hollywood. He’s expected to begin his training at the WWE  Continue Reading »

In an update on KENTA potentially joining the WWE, the Pro Wrestling NOAH superstar will make his final appearance for the promotion tomorrow at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, which has been sold out in advance since the news regarding KENTA leaving the promotion became public. While nothing is set in stone regarding KENTA  Continue Reading »

Former WWE NXT talent Sakamoto was backstage at last night’s WWE NXT live event in Orlando and has been in the city for several days now, with the belief that he has been re-hired by the company in an unknown role, while also helping KENTA settle in when he arrives at the WWE Performance Center.  Continue Reading »

WWE are said to be interested in signing University of Minnesota’s heavyweight Tony Nelson to a developmental deal with the company, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The report notes that Nelson, who won NCAA titles in 2012 and 2013, but lost in the finals this year has also received offers from  Continue Reading »

In a post on JTStrong.com, professional bodybuilder Matt Dawson who stands 6ft 2in and weighs 280+lbs commented on his experience of the WWE tryout at the WWE Performance Center. “Incredible experience, but the most difficult thing I have EVER done, as far as athletics go. I arrived in Orlando on Wednesday evening. Met my room-mate  Continue Reading »

In an update on the possibility of Prince Devitt heading to the WWE, New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that if Devitt loses his match against Ryusuke Taguchi at the “Invasion Attack 2014” iPPV in Tokyo, Japan, then he must leave the promotion. The announcement from New Japan has led to a lot of speculation  Continue Reading »

In an update on WWE’s recent tryout camp at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that the names listed included ACH, Arya Daivari, David Starr, Kevin Steen, Michael Elgin, Rocky Romero, Roderick Strong, Willie Mack and Zane Dawson. The report notes that Kevin Steen and Roderick  Continue Reading »

All Pro Wrestling based out of California announced on their official Facebook page tonight that independent wrestling star Drake Younger has signed a developmental deal with the WWE. Younger’s final appearance for APW will be at their March 15th “Bayshore Bash” event. More details are available on the APW Facebook page at this link.

There has been talk interally that several top independent stars will be invited to one of the upcoming WWE developmental tryouts, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The report notes that Kevin Steen and Michael Elgin are said to be the main names that will be invited and that Steen has known  Continue Reading »

WWE have signed independent wrestler “Trademark” Tommy Maclin to a developmental deal with the company. Maclin worked last night’s Monster Factory event in New Jersey and noted that he had signed the deal and that the match was his last night for Monster Factory and his farewell from the promotion.

WWE have signed 18-year-old Jasper Orton to a developmental deal with the company, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Orton, cousin of WWE Champion Randy Orton, graduated high school this year, however he is currently out of action due to a torn meniscus, but will report to developmental once healed.