WWE has officially signed two new athletes to its developmental system, PWInsiderElite.com has confirmed. Champion gymnast Jessica Bogdanov and football player Cyrus Habibi-Likio have both signed deals to join the WWE NXT/Performance Center system.
Jessica Bogdanov Signs
Jessica Bogdanov is a decorated gymnast who participated in the WWE tryouts held during SummerSlam 2025 weekend in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In 2011, Bogdanov won a silver medal in 5 balls and bronze medals in 3 ribbons and 2 hoops at the Pan American Games. She also competed in the 2012 USA Gymnastics Rhythmic Championships and was crowned the Freestyle Calisthenics World Champion in 2015.
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Cyrus Habibi-Likio Signs
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