A son of a 90s boxing great makes his debut in WWE, continuing the family's legacy.

The world of WWE has a new rising star, and he's none other than the son of legendary boxer, Evander Holyfield. Elijah Holyfield, at the young age of 27, has taken his first steps into the wrestling ring, making his debut in front of a packed crowd at the WWE Performance Center. This is a proud moment for his father, who is well-known for his historic fights with Mike Tyson.

Elijah recently signed a contract with WWE after an injury cut his NFL dreams short. He stepped into the ring for a "dark match" before this week's episode of NXT, facing off against fellow athlete Anthony Luke. Fans were excited to see that Elijah was using his real name in the wrestling world, which is a rarity as WWE usually owns the rights to their superstars' names.

Before diving into the world of wrestling, Elijah was a talented athlete, representing the University of Georgia and playing for teams like the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals. However, his focus has now shifted to the squared circle, and his match this week was filmed for WWE's upcoming reality TV show, WWE LFG. This show will feature rising talent competing for a WWE contract while being mentored by legends like Triple H and Shawn Michaels.

The show will also have regular appearances from coaches such as The Undertaker, Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, and Mickie James. According to Rob Sharenow, President of Programming for A+E Networks, the show will be a perfect blend of in-ring action, behind-the-scenes drama, and some of WWE's greatest icons. It will give viewers a raw and authentic look at what it takes to make it in the world of WWE.

While Elijah may be following a different path than his father's boxing career, Evander himself has a history with WWE. In 2007, he was set to face wrestler Matt Hardy in a boxing match at Saturday Night's Main Event. However, Hardy's opponent, MVP, withdrew due to injury, and Holyfield stepped in to take his place. But instead of fighting Hardy, he turned on him and aligned himself with Hardy's opponent.

It's clear that the Holyfield family has a knack for making a big impact in the world of sports entertainment. But for now, all eyes are on Elijah as he takes on this new journey in the WWE world. And with his father's support and guidance, he's sure to make a name for himself.

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