Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
WWE will be holding a new tryout camp featuring around 15 amateur wrestlers that Gerald Brisco has personally scouted. WWE’s Canyon Ceman has also been scouting in Colorado Springs looking at various Olympic athletes. As reported on earlier, Jim Ross recently met with the National Football League Players Association about creating some kind of a relationship with players cut by NFL teams.
Some new names are also in WWE developmental. Ryan Drago, a Missouri independent wrestler, is heading to Florida. He was originally trained by Harley Race. Northeast independent wrestler Smith James is also heading to developmental and made the announcement on Twitter not long ago. He was trained by former ECW Champion and current TNA commentator Taz.
WWE NXT Notes: Wade Barrett Fills In For Booker T, Arianna Grace vs. Wren Sinclair for WWE Speed Women’s Title, Tatum Paxley vs. Zaria for NXT Women’s North American Title Matches and More Set for NXT Great American Bash, Kevin Owens To Appear at NXT GAB Tailgate Party, The Culling Turns on Shawn Spears
WWE Night of Champions 2026 Notes: IYO SKY Wins 2026 Queen of the Ring Tournament & Picks WWE Women’s World Title Match for SummerSlam 2026, Oba Femi Wins 2026 King of the Ring Tournament, Sami Zayn Wins Undisputed WWE Title
Various: AJ Styles on Him Being “Blown Away” By His Son’s Avery Pro Wrestling Career Debut Match, Deonna Purrazzo Provides Update on Right Leg Injury Suffered at 6/22 ROH TV Tapings, Indies/Misc.
