A former Carolina Panthers running back is trying to make a splash in a different arena. Elijah Holyfield, who spent most of his first NFL season with the Panthers, made his pro wrestling debut during Tuesday night’s taping of WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats).
The son of boxing great Evander Holyfield has made his WWE debut. Elijah Holyfield made his WWE debut prior to Tuesday’s live edition of NXT, wrestling Anthony Luke.
WWE fans might want to keep their eyes out for a new recruit by the name of Elijah Holyfield. The former NFL player and son of former Undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield made his in-ring debut Tuesday night.
Former Georgia Bulldogs running back Elijah Holyfield, who played at UGA from 2016-2018, has signed with WWE NXT. Holyfield bounced around the NFL from 2019-2022.
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Former Eagles running back Elijah Holyfield is taking a run at WWE. Holyfield, 26, spent time with the Eagles during the Doug Pederson era and was signed to the active roster in advance of the team’s playoff loss to Seattle after the 2019 season.
Former Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield has signed with WWE’s developmental promotion, NXT, the sports entertainment/professional wrestling company announced Friday.