UNC Track & Field Star Anna Keefer Signed By WWE

Posted Aug 10, 2022
As they’ve been doing around marquee stadium events of late, WWE held talent tryouts ahead of SummerSlam in Nashville last month. This one had a new, Triple H-led team evaluating talent, including Paul Heyman and Big E. Former UNC Track & Field standout Anna Keefer was among 14 people chosen to sign with the WWE's "Next In Line" program. (Cageside Seats)

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