STAMFORD, Conn., April 13, 2015 \u2013 WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that a new, international class of 11 recruits, including former collegiate athletes, bodybuilders and talent from the independent wrestling circuit, from seven countries have begun training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The WWE Performance Center is the home of NXT\u00ae, the developmental division for WWE. With seven training rings, a world-class strength and conditioning program and cutting-edge edit and production facilities, the Performance Center will allow the new class to hone their skills through a comprehensive program that includes in-ring training, physical preparedness and character development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe global reach of WWE is reflected in the diversity of this class of NXT recruits,\u201d said Paul \u201cTriple H\u201d Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative. \u201cTalent is the most important natural resource we have, and these individuals will have every opportunity to hone their skills and fulfill their dream of becoming a WWE Superstar or Diva at the WWE Performance Center.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new NXT class includes:<\/p>\n
Australia:
\n\u2022 Cassie McIntosh (Born in Sydney, resides in Melbourne, Australia) \u2013 Trained with Pro Wrestling Alliance in Sydney since 2011. In 2012, was trained by Lance Storm, a former WWE Superstar who now runs the Storm Wrestling Academy. Proficient in dance and acrobatics.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Jessica McKay (Sydney, Australia) \u2013 Since 2008, has trained with Pro Wrestling Alliance in Sydney, as well as Ring of Honor.<\/p>\n
Canada:
\n\u2022 Nhooph Al-Areebi (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) \u2013 Trained with Squared Circle since 2011 and was a member of the Toronto Circus School from 2008-2012. Also trained in rhythmic gymnastics. Speaks English and Arabic.<\/p>\n
Germany:
\n\u2022 Axel Tischer (Dresdan, Germany) \u2013 Trained with GWF Wrestling in Berlin since 2006. Served in the German Army from 2005-2007, achieving the rank of Private First Class.<\/p>\n
Mexico:
\n\u2022 Oscar Vasquez (Ciudad Juarez, Mexico) \u2013 Trained in Juarez in Lucha Libre style of wrestling. Worked with CWF Mid-Atlantic. Dual citizen of Mexico and the U.S.<\/p>\n
Serbia:
\n\u2022 Radomir Petkovic (Belgrade, Serbia) \u2013 European Vice Champion at the 2010 European Wrestling Championships and was a two-time bronze medalist at 2009 Mediterranean Games in Greco-Roman and Freestyle. Speaks Russian and English.<\/p>\n
United Kingdom:
\n\u2022 Peter Howard (Exeter, England) \u2013 Played collegiate Rugby in the UK and was a regional Discus Champion.<\/p>\n
United States:
\n\u2022 Kenneth Crawford (Chicago, Illinois\/Anson County, North Carolina) \u2013 Served in the US Marine Corps for four years and accumulated a perfect 300 score in the United States Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test. Holds the North Carolina South Piedmont and Anson High School records in the 200 meter, 400 meter and 4 X 4 relay. Anson High School Athlete of the Year in 2007.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Thomas Kingdon (Traverse City, Michigan) \u2013 Competed in Amateur Bodybuilding and won the Super Heavy Weight Class at the 2013 NPC Central States Competition.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sesugh Uhaa (Atlanta, Georgia) \u2013 High School Soccer, Football and Track & Field star. Began training in 2009 and worked for Dragon Gate USA.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Levis Valenzuela Jr. (Durham, North Carolina) \u2013 Trained with CWF Mid-Atlantic in 2013. Proficient in dance and won various awards for collegiate ballroom dancing. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from UNC Charlotte. Grew up in the United States, lived in South Korea from 2011-2013 and speaks Spanish.<\/p>\n
The new class will join a group of 55 men and women training out of the state-of-the-art, 26,000 square-foot WWE Performance Center. The venue offers a full training experience with real time feedback from WWE coaches, trainers and doctors, giving performers the resources they need to develop their talent both athletically and creatively. Additionally, recruits will be immersed in WWE\u2019s Professional Development program that focuses on four key pillars of development \u2013 Life Skills, Education, Wellness and Career Success.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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