We have the latest for you on two independent stars who WWE has interest in. On the other end of the spectrum, we also have some news on two indie names who will NOT be signing with WWE anytime soon.
Two Names Who Are NOT Coming To WWE Anytime Soon
According to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider, both Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fénix will not be heading to WWE anytime soon.
Johnson says that both guys are locked into contracts with Lucha Underground until 2020. There have been some rumors over the past few months that both guys could be heading to NXT in 2019. It looks like that will not be the case.
WWE Reportedly Interested In Two Indie Stars
Johnson also says that WWE has interest in a handful of Lucha stars. The one name that he specifically mentions is Bandido. For those who don’t know him, he teamed with Rey Mysterio and Rey Fénix at the recent ‘All In’ event. William Regal and Brian Kendrick apparently scouted him at the recent Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) event.
Also, according to Dave Meltzer on a recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE has interest in signing Brody King. Regal and Kendrick were apparently also scouting King while at the PWG event. King is 6 foot 5 and weighs around 285lbs.
New Japan Pro Wrestling also reportedly has interesting in signing King according to Meltzer.
Could you see WWE signing King or Bandido? Let us know in the comment section below.
On a related note, here is the latest rumor on a match that could happen at WWE Crown Jewel event.