WWE Unveils Elite NIL Class of 2024 Featuring Top College Athletes

Fans were introduced to the fresh faces of the WWE Next In Line (NIL) Class of 2024 during the June 11 episode of WWE NXT, a group of elite athletes poised to ascend as the next generation of wrestling luminaries. This unveiling occurred amidst a packed show where Cody Rhodes also announced a battle royal to determine the number one contender for Trick Williams’ NXT Championship.

Notably, three out of the six signees were part of a larger cohort of fourteen recruited back in December 2023. Fields and Jacobs were part of the 2023 contingent, while Aviles had joined the program as part of the 2021 group.

Here’s a rundown of the newly minted WWE NIL Class of 2024:

• Jaiden Fields (Georgia, Softball)
• Sirena Linton (Arkansas, Gymnastics)
• Carlos Aviles (Ohio State University, Track & Field)
• Jeremy Cody (Miami, Florida, Track & Field)
• Darci Khan (Howard, Track & Field)
• Abby Jacobs (South Alabama, Soccer)

The WWE NIL program, as described by the company’s recruitment page, was inaugurated in December 2021 to forge a direct pathway from college athletics to the WWE, nurturing collaborative alliances with athletes demonstrating potential to excel within the squared circle.

As these latest recruits embark on their odyssey with WWE, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing how their diverse athletic backgrounds will seamlessly translate into the realm of professional wrestling. Keep an eye on Ringside News for further developments!

What’s your take on the newest WWE NIL Class of 2024? Which athlete are you most eager to witness make the transition into the world of wrestling? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!