Three new talents join the developmental system following SummerSlam week tryouts
Summary
– WWE introduced three new ID recruits on the October 29 episode of Evolve
– Mike Cunningham, Jha’Quan McNair, and Eli Knight officially welcomed to the system
– Each prospect trained under respected wrestling schools and coaches
WWE spotlighted its newest ID recruits during the October 29 episode of Evolve, streaming on Tubi. The reveal came as part of the company’s ongoing effort to refresh its developmental system with new prospects following recent roster changes.
Evolve interviewer Chuey Martinez hosted an in-ring segment to welcome the trio of recruits officially. The first was Mike Cunningham, a Cody Rhodes’ Nightmare Factory standout. Rhodes has praised Cunningham as one of the most promising students to emerge from the training school.
Next was Jha’Quan McNair, who trained under former WCW talent Lodi at Team Fearless Training Academy. McNair’s athleticism and charisma reportedly caught attention during the SummerSlam week tryouts earlier this year in New Jersey.
The third new addition is Eli Knight, whose credentials span several elite wrestling schools. Knight has trained at Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling, Ace Steel’s Harley Race Foundation School, and The Dungeon, run by WWE veterans Natalya and TJ Wilson. His broad background across multiple territories gives him a versatile edge heading into WWE’s system.
These signings come from recent developmental departures, including Kylie Rae and Zayda Steel. With Cunningham, McNair, and Knight joining the fold, WWE continues to reinforce its commitment to cultivating a diverse and highly trained next generation of superstars.
