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WWE’s new Rookie Class includes a TNA ref, an Aussie Survivor, and a Mysterio

Live coverage and related reports for WWE’s new Rookie Class includes a TNA ref, an Aussie Survivor, and a Mysterio.

AI Story Summary

What happened?

WWE has officially introduced a new Rookie Class that includes Aalyah Mysterio (introduced under her and her brother’s real surname Gutiérrez), an NIL signee who has previously appeared on WWE programming, a former TNA Wrestling referee, and a popular Australian tag team (one member of which was the runner-up on Australian Survivor: Redemption). Reports said Aalyah began training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando in late July, and her father Rey Mysterio and brother Dirty Dom had publicly signaled the move before WWE’s formal announcement on Sept. 17.

Key Takeaways

Aalyah Mysterio is now part of WWE’s new Rookie Class and is being presented under the surname Gutiérrez.
Rey Mysterio and Dirty Dom publicly signaled/confirmed Aalyah’s intent to pursue wrestling prior to the announcement.
Reports from late July indicated Aalyah began training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.
The Rookie Class also includes an NIL signee who has already appeared on WWE television.
The group features a former TNA Wrestling referee and an Australian tag team with a member who placed runner-up on Australian Survivor: Redemption.

AI Timeline

Late July

Reports said Aalyah began training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.

Pre-announcement

Rey Mysterio reportedly spoiled the news and Dirty Dom confirmed Aalyah’s plans to pursue wrestling.

Sept. 17 — Official introduction

WWE formally introduced its new Rookie Class, including Aalyah (Gutiérrez).

Roster composition noted

WWE’s new class was announced to include an NIL signee with prior WWE TV appearances, a former TNA referee, and an Australian indie tag team.

Australian Survivor tie

One member of the Australian tag team in the class was previously the runner-up on Australian Survivor: Redemption.

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Timeline

Sep 17, 4:12 PM

WWE’s new Rookie Class includes a TNA ref, an Aussie Survivor, and a Mysterio

Cageside Seats • WWE

Aalyah Mysterio’s WWE career already features in an unforgettable pro wrestling scene, and had a run on WWE television as a supporting character. But after graduating from college, she’s decided she wants to do even more. Papa Rey spoiled the news that her daughter was going to attempt to follow in his footsteps, and big brother Dirty Dom confirmed it — and issued a warning. Reports from late July said Aalyah started training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Today (Sept. 17), she was officially introduced — under her and Dom’s shoot surname Gutiérrez — as part of WWE’s latest “Rookie Class”. The group also includes an NIL signee who’s already appeared on WWE programming, a former TNA Wrestling referee, and a popular tag team from the Australian independent wrestling scene, one of whom was the runner-up on Australian Survivor: Redemption. Here’s me getting scooped in The Feed (again), followed by WWE’s full official introduction of the new class: WWE Performance Center

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