WWE Signs Walker, HabibiLikio, Bogdanov to NXT

World Wrestling Entertainment announced on November 24, 2025, that three new athletes have signed developmental contracts and will begin training at the company's Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Meghan Walker, Cyrus HabibiLikio, and Jessica Bogdanov, who impressed officials during tryouts over SummerSlam weekend earlier in the year, are set to join the NXT brand, with the company teasing their upcoming appearances through a social media post on X stating, "Coming soon: Meghan Walker, Cyrus HabibiLikio, Jessica Bogdanov #WWENXT."

The recruits bring diverse athletic backgrounds to WWE's developmental system, which focuses on preparing talent for in-ring competition, character development, and promotional skills. Walker, a former track and field standout from the University of Nebraska, specialized in the 200-meter and 400-meter sprints. She had previously entered WWE's Next In Line NIL program as part of a June class that included athletes connected to veterans like Scott Steiner, Mark Henry, and Titus O'Neil. Her NIL agreement has now transitioned into a full-time contract, marking her shift from collegiate sports to professional wrestling. Walker reacted to the news on...