New talent is on the way to WWE, at least according to the latest backstage rumors! If you are curious about the wrestlers expected to sign with WWE this year, be sure to check out the rumored acquisitions below.
Ricochet
Ricochet is one of the biggest names rumored to sign with WWE this year. Even though he has some events left, including Lucha Underground, he should be a free agent after the 17th of January!
Ronda Rousey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL5lUJriUSk&t=86s
Ronda Rousey joining WWE has been rumored for years, especially after her appearance at WrestleMania 31, where she had a physical altercations with Stephanie McMahon and Triple H.
Rousey appeared on WWE television recently, cheering on her fellow horsewoman Shayna Baszler during the Mae Young Classic. There have also been hints that Rousey’s horsewomen will face the WWE horsewomen, potentially at Survivor Series.
It is rumored Ronda is training behind the scenes to join the main roster soon. However, WWE is keeping quiet on the status of the former mixed martial artist.
Matthew Riddle
A wrestler who made a successful transition after a controversial run in the UFC is Matthew Riddle. While he is set to join New Japan Pro Wrestling in the near future, it is believed he’s on WWE’s radar.
Dalton Castle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqeH6l795JE
One of the more noticeable wrestlers in Ring of Honor, Dalton Castle has made a name for himself in the wrestling world. Unfortunately, the arrival of Cody Rhodes saw Castle playing second fiddle to the American Nightmare. We doubt that Castle is happy with his role in Ring of Honor at the moment, so could he be picked up by WWE in the coming year?
Toni Storm
There is more female talent rumored to get signed by WWE. In addition to former UFC champion Ronda Rousey, Toni Storm is rumored to be on the WWE watch-list too.
The remarkable thing about Toni Storm is that this female wrestler is only 21 years old. You may have seen her in WWE already though, because she made it to the semi-finals of the Mae Young Classic. It is also rumored that WWE already offered her a deal, but she refused.
Keith Lee
Everyone knows that Vince McMahon likes big wrestlers, no bad pun intended. Therefore, the next person on our list is none other than Keith Lee!
Keith Lee weighs more than 300 lbs, but is still quite agile. His unique style made him the star attraction of Ring of Honor, only to leave the promotion in 2017 and sign with Evolve. However, rumors are circulating that Keith Lee has been noticed by WWE! So, could there be a future for Keith Lee on NXT soon?
Which name from the independent wrestling scene do you want to see on WWE television? Let us know in the comment section below!