WWE announces signing of former NFL Lineman Brennan Williams

Posted Aug 1, 2016
Triple H has said that WWE is looking for talent wherever they can find it. But they didn’t have to look hard for Brennan Williams. And when they saw his résumé, it was a pretty easy decision to give him a look. Today, the company announced they signed the former college football standout, Booker T trainee, and Taekwondo black belt to a developmental contract. (Cageside Seats)

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