WWEs latest round of talent tryouts went down during SummerSlam weekend in New Jersey, and the lineup was stacked with international wrestlers, standout athletes, and crossover personalities hoping to land a developmental deal.
According to a compiled list from Twitter user Alex, the tryouts included independent wrestling names, college sports stars, and even models and influencers. Among the group was Vert Vixen, European standouts Rayne Leverkusen who was named MVP of the tryout and LJ Cleary, along with other notable prospects like Daga, Ben Bishop, and CBL.
WWEs interest in athletes from all walks of life was on full display. The tryout roster featured a World Taekwondo Champion, football players, track stars, gymnasts, models, and even an actor with major stunt work credits.
In addition to the established names, the company also evaluated multiple NIL athletes and developmental prospects already in the WWE system. The mix of talent showed WWEs ongoing commitment to scouting both experienced wrestlers and raw athletic prospects they can mold into future stars. Heres the full list of athletes who participated in the SummerSlam weekend tryouts in New Jersey:
- Vert Vixen (Independent Wrestler)
- Rayne Leverkusen (Independent Wrestler, Named MVP of Tryout)
- Zoe Sager (WWE ID Prospect)
- Anita Vaughan (Independent Wrestler)
- Ariana Milan (Miss Maryland, Track & Field)
- Sydney Langston (Model, Hockey Player)
- Mai McKenna (Swimmer)
- Zoe Hines (Softball)
- Jenna Marie Eagles (Gymnast)
- Taelor Moore (Jiu-Jitsu)
- Meghan Walker (WWE NIL Athlete, Sprinter)
- Eva Eun-Kyung Sandersen (World Taekwondo Champion, Stuntwoman)
- Ellen B Akesson (Powerlifter, Streamer)
- Delia Schweizer (Crossfit)
- Jessica Bogdanov (Model, Rhythmic Gymnast)
- Joao Santos (Independent Wrestler)
- Daga (Independent Wrestler)
- JhaQuan McNair (Independent Wrestler, Former D1 Wrestler)
- Eli Knight (Independent Wrestler)
- Ahmed Essan (Amateur Wrestler)
- Mike Cunningham (Independent Wrestler)
- LJ Cleary (Independent Wrestler)
- Yayne Harrison (WWE ID Prospect)
- Elijah Blum (Independent Wrestler)
- CBL (Independent Wrestler)
- Ben Bishop (Independent Wrestler)
- Will Kroos (Independent Wrestler)
- Steven Stetson (Independent Wrestler)
- CJ Felder (College Basketball)
- Eduardo Godinho (Marathon Runner)
- Vincent King (Football)
- Aeden Begue (D1 Wrestler)
- Maliq Carr (College Football)
- Joey Wachs (Fitness Instructor)
- Tyler Reyna (Track & Field)
- Henry Zimmerman (Track & Field)
- Marcus Jason Brown (Bodybuilder)
- Youssef Mdini (Basketball)
- Van Fillinger (College Football)
- Brandon Myles Sebastain (Football)
- Mustafa Salih (Influencer)
- Onur Alp Cam (Actor)
- Gui Da Silva-Greene (Actor)
- Omari (Independent Wrestler)
With WWEs track record of turning tryout standouts into TV-ready performers, it will be interesting to see how many of these names eventually sign contracts and make it to NXT or the main roster.
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