WWE's latest round of Performance Center tryouts is underway in Orlando, Florida. The camp includes medical evaluations and in-ring assessments, and features a blend of established independent wrestlers and athletes from non-wrestling backgrounds.
Independent Wrestlers
The following independent wrestlers are among the confirmed and reported attendees this week:
- Richard Holliday – Former MLW World Tag Team Champion and member of The Dynasty alongside MJF and Alex Hammerstone. Holliday previously attended a WWE tryout in September 2023 but did not receive an offer. He was photographed at the February 17 NXT taping, indicating his participation.
- Notorious Mimi – A returning familiar face; she previously appeared in NXT as Sloane Jacobs before her 2022 release.
- Airica Demia
- Nikki Blackheart
- Fallyn Grey
- Promise Braxton
- Valentina Rossi – Has prior appearances on AEW Dark.
- Zoe Stark – WWE ID talent also listed among this week's participants.
Tag Teams
- The Dropouts (Scotty Green and The Tuckman) – Australian tag team making the trip to Orlando.
- The Filip Brothers (Taiga Tome and Stevie Filip)
Athletes From Other Sports
- Aliza Tessler – Powerlifter
- Ana Carol da Silva – Olympic shot putter
- Ryan Meed – University of Illinois linebacker
- Penny Linnaye – Personal trainer
- Ricky South – Australian independent wrestler
WWE Ramping Up Tryout Activity in 2026
This camp marks WWE's second known tryout of 2026, following a January session that drew headlines for John Cena's involvement as a promo coach. WWE has signaled plans for significantly more tryouts throughout 2026, with a renewed focus on in-shape independent wrestlers who can work and deliver promos.
No signings from this week's camp have been announced, and WWE typically does not confirm offers publicly until contracts are signed. Full participant lists are often not released until after the fact, so additional names may surface on social media in the coming days.
