Evander Holyfield’s Son Elijah Holyfield Getting WWE Tryout Before SummerSlam

The biggest party of the summer will be here soon, and fans are ready to see what SummerSlam has to offer in Cleveland on August 3. The week will be full of big events, including SmackDown. One of the most famous boxers in the world will also see his son get a WWE tryout.

PW Insider reports that a celebrity offspring from the boxing world will be in Cleveland for a tryout over WWE SummerSlam weekend. This news adds to the tradition of WWE hosting tryouts during major events, drawing attention to potential new talent.

The report specifically names Elijah Holyfield, the son of legendary boxer Evander Holyfield, as the notable individual attending the tryouts. Elijah Holyfield, who has a background in American football, has played in the NFL and at the University of Georgia.

Everyone must start somewhere, and each WWE Superstar had their own tryout with the company. While some received private tryouts, so the company can get a look at them. A majority of NXT Superstars enter the company through tryouts just live Elijah Holyfield is about to have.

We will keep our eye on this story for more developments on this big possible signing. The company already has some exciting additions coming to the NXT women’s division with Delta, Stephanie Vaquer, and Giulia all showing up hailing from different countries. This is apparently another time of expansion for the NXT Universe.

What’s your take on WWE bringing in Elijah Holyfiend? Do you think that he has a future in the company? Let us know what you think in the comments section!