Independent Star Comments On Signing With WWE

Published: Mar 13, 2026 by Dave Adamson | Last Updated: Mar 13, 2026 by Dave Adamson

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Independent Star Comments On Signing With WWE WWE

A newly signed WWE star has commented on their arrival and what the future holds as they start their NXT journey.

As recently reported, Rayne Leverkusen – real name Rayne Leat – was one of a number of names signed to WWE deals following their tryouts.

The star, who trained the Hustle Wrestling under former WWE name Sid Scala, has now addressed her move to NXT on social media.

In a post on Instagram, she shared an insight into what fans can expect from her in NXT, posting:

“NXT is about to get a lot more metal 🤘🏼

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“Grateful 🖤”

The post included photos of her on the NXT ramp, along with comments from a Wresthings podcast interview where she says:

“If and when I get to the WWE, let’s have those positive vibes in the universe.

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“I always like to project like I am going to be there. If you say it to the universe, then you put those projections out there that you will be there.

“I’m very much a universe believer. I very much believe in manifesting and imagining you’re there, and you will get there, because you’ll work hard enough to get there.”

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The post saw a groundswell of support from a number of British wrestling stars, sharing their congratulations to the new WWE signing.

As Rayne Leverkusen, Rayne Leat, the star recently won and lost the Hustle Championship at the February 5 Thunderstruck show, defeating Tate Mayfairs and the losing to Alexander Roth on what marks her final independent wrestling appearance to date.

Other new WWE signings included Egyptian wrestler and MMA fighter Ahmed Essam Samy Twfiq, crossfit athlete Delia Schweizer, and Swedish powerlifter Ellen Akesson.

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