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WWE Opens Up Slots For AAF Players
WWE is opening up 2 slots for their up-coming Performance Center tryouts to any players who were affected by the AAF ceasing operations.
WWE Director Of Talent Development Paul Fair noted that he will be personally reviewing player profiles over the next 48 hours, and will choose 2 applicants for their next tryout this month.
Fair also noted, any other players who submitted an application will be considered for future tryouts.
AAF players who wish to submit an application can do so by visiting WWEPerformanceCenter.com, and enter “#AnotherDoorOpens” in the “Referred By Section”.
🗣RT: W/ the bad news coming out today for the players involved w/ #AAF, I’m opening up 2 spots to our April @WWE Tryout. Any player open to exploring opportunities beyond FB can complete a profile at https://t.co/fKGN3ZMVEV & enter #AnotherDoorOpens in the “Referred By” section.
— Paul Fair (@pfair5) April 3, 2019
I will review all profiles over the next 48 hrs and choose 2 players to invite. All other applicants will continue to be considered for future tryouts. Let’s GO!!! #WWERecruit @WWE @WWENXT @WWEPC @TripleH @NXTMattBloom
— Paul Fair (@pfair5) April 3, 2019
The Alliance of American Football (AAF) suspended all football operations on 4/2. The league, which was expected to be a rival to Vince McMahon’s XFL ceased operations following eight weeks of its inaugural season.