WWE PERFORMANCE CENTER
The WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, is the training ground for WWE’s next generation of Superstars. The state-of-the-art training facility is designed to develop the most well-rounded athletes on and off screen, providing recruits the opportunity to learn under a world-class coaching team as they work toward their dream of becoming WWE Superstars.
WHY WWE
WWE is a recognized leader in global entertainment, with programming available in more than 800 million households worldwide and more than 500 Live Events hosted each year.
POP CULTURE PHENOMENON
Forbes has named WrestleMania one of the world’s top 10 most valuable sports event brands for the past four years.
SOCIAL MEDIA POWERHOUSE
With more than 850 million followers on social media, WWE is one of the world’s most popular and influential brands.
GLOBAL APPEAL
WWE broadcasts to more than 180 countries in 20 languages, and its talent roster reflects the diversity of the WWE Universe. More than 45 percent of WWE’s developmental talent is from outside the U.S.
Eighty percent of Raw and SmackDown Superstars originated from WWE’s developmental system.
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WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN RECRUITS
WWE recruits athletes from around the world with wide-ranging backgrounds, including the NFL, Mixed Martial Arts, Olympic and Collegiate Athletics, the Military, Bodybuilding, Gymnastics and more.
- World-class Athleticism
- Size, flexibility, Strength & Agility
- Personality & Charisma
- Global Appeal & Diversity
- Coachability, Work Ethic & Professionalism
LIFESTYLE
WWE recruits begin their Superstar Journey by relocating to Orlando, Florida, the epicenter of many leading sports and entertainment organizations, to join the WWE Performance Center.
PERFORMANCE
Daily in-ring training, strength and conditioning, character development, and injury prevention and care.
EDUCATION
Advanced educational support, including the opportunity to pursue a college education, learn new languages, life-skills training, professional development and public speaking.
LIVE EVENTS
Attendance and participation, at the discretion of the NXT coaching staff, at NXT TV tapings and the nearly 200 NXT Live Events taking place throughout the world annually.
CULTURE
Talent are expected to uphold the culture of WWE and the WWE Performance Center and conduct themselves professionally, both inside and outside of the ring.