Elijah Holyfield, son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield, has officially signed with WWE NXT. Holyfield, who participated in a WWE tryout over SummerSlam weekend this past August, joins the newest class of recruits to the NXT brand.
Also included in this new class is Lance Anoa’i, son of former WWE Superstar Samu of The Headshrinkers and a former MLW Tag Team Champion.
Before transitioning to pro wrestling, Elijah Holyfield had a notable college football career. playing for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. During his time with the Bulldogs, he was part of a talented backfield and contributed to the team’s success. After his college career, Holyfield pursued opportunities in pro football. He spent time with NFL teams, including a stint with the Miami Dolphins.
Holyfield flexed his new role with WWE on Friday afternoon, writing on social media, “Future is bright!!! ??????”
