WWE today officially confirmed the addition of three new athletes to its Performance Center talent roster. Three recruits, Meghan Walker, Cyrus Habibi-Likio and Jessica Bogdanov, signed after impressing officials at the SummerSlam week trials held a few months earlier. WWE previously reported intentions to sign all three potential athletes.
Meghan Walker, a decorated athlete at the collegiate level, previously ran track for the University of Nebraska. He was signed to the WWE NIL (Next in Line) program before the transition to a full-time contract. Cyrus Habibi-Likio is an accomplished former college football player. He played running back for Boise State, where he displayed impressive athleticism.
The third new recruit, Jessica Bogdanov, is an accomplished gymnast of Russian heritage. She is a well-known name in the world of calisthenics, having won the Freestyle Calisthenics World Championships in 2015. These additions continue WWE’s strategy of recruiting athletes from diverse sporting backgrounds for its developmental system.
In addition to the announcement of new recruits, there has also been recent news regarding WWE signings from overseas. French wrestler Aigle Blanc, who recently reported to the Performance Center, wants to use a new name for his on-screen appearances. Going forward, he will be known as Elio LeFleur in NXT.
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LeFleur’s new name is already being used to book an important match in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. He is listed under this name for a triple threat match against Jack Cartwheel and Chris Carter. This match is scheduled for the November 28 television tapings of Lucha Libre AAA in Puebla, Mexico.
The winner of the high-stakes match will earn a shot at the prestigious AAA Cruiserweight title. The wrestler, whose real name is Cyril Cocrell, competed throughout Europe and Japan before signing his deal with WWE.
His appearance at the AAA television tapings reflected the existing working relationship between WWE and the Mexican promotion. It also provides immediate international exposure for newly branded NXT talent.
LeFleur’s opportunity in AAA is directly tied to the ongoing partnership between WWE and the Mexican promotion. The AAA Cruiserweight Championship is one of several titles to be defended at AAA’s upcoming major premium live event.
Current AAA Cruiserweight Champion, Laredo Kid, is set to defend his title against fellow NXT star Ja’Von Evans. guerra de titans On 20 December. This constant exchange of talent continues to provide unique inter-promotional match-ups for wrestling fans.
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