WWE has reportedly not signed an independent wrestler who recently participated in a tryout before WrestleMania. The latest tryout took place in March in London, featuring many prominent talents from the European and British independent wrestling scenes.
Among the participants was Luke Jacobs, the current men’s champion, who also appeared briefly as a security guard during a WWE Smackdown event in Barcelona. Following the tryout, WWE seems to be focusing on signing international talent ahead of the NXT Europe launch later this year, with several wrestlers reportedly securing contracts. However, according to information from Fightful Select, Jacobs has not been signed at this time.
Fightful Select revealed that Jacobs was informed about not being signed during the Progress Wrestling’s Super Strong Style 16 Weekend. Sources indicate that Jacobs, like fellow wrestler Golden Boy Santos, was very impressed by the tryout experience and is expected to be viewed more favorably by WWE in the future.
Fan Take: This update is significant for WWE fans as it highlights the company’s strategic move towards expanding its global reach through NXT Europe, emphasizing international talent. For the sport, it means exciting opportunities lie ahead for independent wrestlers, signaling that perseverance and strong tryout performances could lead to future WWE contracts.
