Subhojeet Mukherjee on March 28, 2025
WWE has launched several programs over the years, including its Next in Line initiative. However, they aren’t the only ones using this system, as many sports organizations have adopted it for their own benefits. In fact, WWE is also focusing on recruiting Olympic athletes as future signings.
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is actively looking at Olympic athletes from various countries. It was further noted that they have plans to sign them after the 2024 Games.
WWE previously signed Olympic gold medalist Tyra Mae Steele after her incredible performance, and she is now one of the mainstays of WWE LFG, proving that the company clearly believes in Olympic athletes now.
WWE’s interest in Olympic athletes makes sense for several reasons. These athletes already have top-level physical abilities, including strength, agility, and endurance, making them well-suited for professional wrestling.
These athletes also help WWE reach more fans around the world. By signing people from different countries, WWE can grow its audience and become even more popular globally. It will be exciting to see which athletes WWE signs and how they adjust to professional wrestling. Bringing in Olympic-level talent could help shape WWE’s future and create a new generation of wrestling stars.
Do you believe WWE’s strategy of signing Olympic athletes will bring the next wave of wrestling superstars? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
March 28, 2025 9:32 am
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