The World Wrestling Entertainment has announced a continent-wide talent competition to uncover Africa’s next WWE Superstar in collaboration with its Sub-Saharan Africa broadcast partner, SuperSport.
In order to promote Lagos as the host city for a multi-day tryout in February 2023, the campaign was unveiled at an interactive media briefing in Lagos.Information Guide Nigeria
The US delegations to the meeting with the SuperSports team were led by James Kimball, Head of Talent Operations and Strategy for WWE, and Marc Jury, Chief Executive of SuperSports.
According to Kimball, the search for Africa’s Next WWE Superstar “is now open to Nigerians and citizens of other African countries and their submissions will be accepted until December 18.”
“Interested candidates are to submit a video highlighting their potential to become a WWE Superstar. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in the Lagos tryout in February 2023.
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A select number of tryout participants will be awarded an all-expense-paid experience to continue their tryout journey alongside current and prospective WWE superstars, ahead of WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles in April 2023.”
The top performers may receive a full-time WWE developmental contract at the conclusion of the competition, according to Kimball. They would then start their new careers at the WWE Centre in Orlando, Florida.
As part of their updated global talent recruitment strategy, Africa is a key focus, and this initiative in Lagos would serve as the beginning of what they hope will be a year-round, multi-country effort to build relationships.
“We at WWE identify talent that will resonate with our passionate and loyal African fanbase ever increasing in Africa, especially in Nigeria.
“The region has incredible potential to serve as a meaningful talent development hub for WWE and we look forward to working with our tremendous partners in Nigeria at SuperSport.
“Our target is to uncover the next generation of superstars through this program,” Kimball said.
Similarly, Marx Jury, for the SuperSports team said that the continent abounds with athletes and this would be a perfect opportunity to showcase fresh talents.
“There is a massive appetite among African audiences for WWE action and entertainment, we expect this initiative to be very popular with aspirants.JAMB Result
“SuperSport looks forward to telling this exciting story in the weeks and months to come.”Jury said.
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