WWE Signee Elio Lefleur to Debut in AAA Qualifier Match

A French wrestler signed by WWE earlier this year will make his debut in Mexico's AAA promotion later this month under a new ring name. Cyril Coquerelle, previously known as Aigle Blanc, is set to compete as Elio Lefleur on November 28 at the Auditorio GNP Seguros in Puebla, Mexico, during the AAA Alianzas event.

The 26-year-old Paris native participated in WWE tryouts during WrestleMania weekend in March and was among several European talents signed shortly after. WWE announced his contract, along with those of Mike D. Vecchio, Jaime Garcia Zozaya, Nathan Cranton and Dusan Novakovic, on October 24. Coquerelle reported to the WWE Performance Center in Florida and began appearing in live events there two weeks later.

According to Corey Brennan of Fightful, the ring name Elio Lefleur was one of several suggestions Coquerelle proposed himself, with WWE approving it for his upcoming appearances. Prior to joining WWE, Coquerelle wrestled under the masked persona of Aigle Blanc in promotions across Europe, including wXw, NORTH Wrestling and Revolution Pro Wrestling.

Lefleur's AAA debut will come in a triple threat match against Jack Cartwheel and Chris Carter. The bout serves as a...