WWE Sign Jimmy & Jey Uso's Brother, Bull Buchanan's Son & More

A couple of second-generation stars lead WWE's latest Performance Center intake of new recruits.

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Yesterday saw WWE announce six new signings - including a couple of second-generation wrestlers.

Joseph Fatu is perhaps the most notable name on the list. Born in 1993, he is former WWE star Rikishi's youngest son and the brother of current SmackDown Tag Team Champions Jimmy and Jey Uso. He is also the most tenured indie wrestler in this latest class, having worked for promotions like GCW and FSW since debuting in 2018.

The other second-generation wrestler on the list is Ben Buchanan, 22, whose father competed as Bull Buchanan in WWE at the turn of the century, He stands at 6'4" and weighs in at 250lbs.

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Bobby Steveson is another notable name. The brother of much-touted Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, whom WWE have reportedly been chasing lately, he boasts significant amateur wrestling pedigree.

Brady Booker, 21, is another who fits WWE's new signing policy at 6'3" and 245lbs, as does the D-Von Dudley trained Joshua Dawkins, whose uncle Darryl is a former NBA player.

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The latest crop of new recruits is completed for bodybuilder, gymnast, and CrossFit athlete Jessica Woynilko, who is the only female on the list.

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