WWE has unveiled the latest set of Performance Center recruits, featuring another member of the Anoa’i family.
Joseph Fatu, son of Rikishi and younger brother to Jimmy & Jey Uso (Jonathan & Joshua Fatu), has now signed with WWE. Joseph Fatu stands at 6-foot-2 weighing 240 pounds, and has two years wrestling experience.
Another notable signee is Bobby Steveson, brother of 2020 Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, Bobby Steveson wrestled at the University of Minnesota, similar to his brother, Brock Lesnar and Shelton Benjamin.
Ben Buchanan, son of former WWE Tag Team Champion Bull Buchanan, now reports to the Performance Center. Joshua Dawkins, son of NBA legend Darryl Dawkins, also earned a WWE contract.
The 6-foot-3, 245-pounder Brady Booker is now a WWE star, following success with college football and archery. New recruit Jessica Woynilko is best known for competing on the 2016 U.S. national gymnastics team.
You can read about each of the new recruits here.
The new class of @WWEPC recruits features second-generation Superstars and standouts from football, gymnastics, and amateur wrestling. https://t.co/6ZuNh9rimS
— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2021
WWE has changed their recruitment focus, opting for “bigger, younger” athletes. AEW President Tony Khan recently discussed WWE no longer scouting independent wrestlers.
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