WWE signed a former faculty soccer star following tryouts the weekend of SummerSlam.

On August seventeenth, the Rockford Register Star reported that WWE had signed former Syracuse defensive lineman Josh Black following Black’s tryout in Detroit, MI the weekend of SummerSlam. Writing within the newest version of the Wrestling Observer E-newsletter, Dave Meltzer offered data on the brand new signee, who’s reportedly signed to a three-year contract. Meltzer wrote:

“Josh Black, a former honorable point out all-ACC defensive sort out in 2021, has signed a three-year developmental contract. He was one of many prime performers on the tryout camp in Detroit the week of SummerSlam. Black, 25, is 6-foot-3 and 290 kilos and began 48 video games over six seasons at Syracuse.

He wasn’t draft within the 2022 NFL draft, and first went to camp with the Chicago Bears as a free agent and was minimize, and later with the New Orleans Saints, the place he was one of many final cuts. He had no NFL curiosity in 2023 so went to the WWE tryout. He was initially from the Rockford, IL, space and in his senior 12 months of highschool was listed because the No. 31 faculty prospect within the state of Illinois.”

“Desires Do Come True” – WWE NIL Signee Josh Black

Chatting with the Rockford Register Star, Black stated that it was troublesome to not be signed to the NFL, however that his new profession path in sports activities leisure is proof that goals can come true.

“It was robust after I didn’t make it within the NFL,” Black stated, “however now I do know goals do come true.”

Black admitted that it was troublesome to not fear when he didn’t hear from the corporate instantly after his tryout, however he was assured in his efficiency.

“I used to be a bit of fearful, certain, however I knew I had a great factor going. I knew I did nicely at that tryout,” he stated. “Now, I’ve bought a contract coming in a few week, after which it’s off to Orlando (Florida) within the subsequent 2 or 3 months for a brand new life.”