Anthony Luke was a Division 1 football player at San Diego State University and also had a brief professional football career with the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL.
A former artistic gymnast turned elite acrobat, Bayley Humphrey is inspired by the Undertaker's dark and mysterious character.
Brayden Ray—also known as "SexyBJRay"—started wrestling at the age of five and had an impressive amateur career, culminating in a Division 1 wrestling commitment at Duke University.
Chris Island excelled academically, graduating with honors in Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Med), but his true calling lies in the ring.
Dani Sekelsky had an accomplished career in competitive cheerleading, including winning a Cheerleading World Championship, serving as Varsity Cheerleading Captain at Penn State, and working professionally as a Tennessee Titans Cheerleader.
Drake Morreaux hails from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and transitioned from the gridiron to the wrestling ring after being recruited by WWE while training for football.
Elijah Holyfield, son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield, is a former college football standout who played in national championships and competed in the NFL.
Jasper Troy is a devoted family man who balances his passion for wrestling and fitness with quality time with his wife and daughter.
Leigh Laurel trained in Tae Kwon Do, excelled as an undefeated high school tennis player, earned a B.S. in Business Marketing, worked as a personal trainer, modeled for Under Armour, competed in bodybuilding, and built a career in social media marketing as a fitness model and anime cosplayer.
Penina Tuilaepa is a former national champion rugby player and first-generation college graduate who is using her past struggles, including overcoming homelessness, as fuel to dominate her opponents.
Shiloh Hill, a former Stanford linebacker with a master’s degree in computer science, psychology, and sustainability, has built a massive social media presence amassing 2.7 million followers and over 500 million views with horror and adventure-themed content.
Sirena Linton, a proud first-generation Mexican American, wrestles in honor of her late brother Adrian who stepped up as a father figure after their dad was deported when she was 16.
Tatyanna Dumas from Sydney, Australia, is the youngest-ever competitor on "Australian Ninja Warrior" and brought "Comet, the God of Stars" to life on "Australian Gladiators."
Troy Yearwood has a deep love for literature, poetry, and baking. Inspired by the legendary Shawn Michaels, he aspires to not only master the craft of professional wrestling but also become an elite entertainer.
Tyra Mae Steele, a proud Olympic gold medalist, draws inspiration from Kurt Angle's transition from the Olympics to WWE.
Zena Sterling, born in Ukraine and raised in Ohio, competed in a bodybuilding show at just 18—placing first in her class and qualifying for nationals—and later raised $16,000 for families in Ukraine through a grueling 24-hour StairMaster fundraiser.
