It's being reported by http://wrestlinginc.com/ (and not yet by Dave Meltzer or anyone that has "credibility" in this sort of thing) that WWE is working on deals for three other guys in addition to the guys previously reported: Rich Swann and Biff Busick.

New Jersey Independent talent Bandido Jr is said to be in the final stages of a WWE contract. This could be related to WWE's ongoing desire to create a new top latin star.

The three additional talents are Johnny Gargano, Drew Gulak, and Chuck Taylor and they're rumored to be headed to WWE within the next two months. Gargano has already been working non-televised appearances with NXT and is said to be well liked. His partner in those appearances, Tomasso Ciampa, is not well liked. It's said that he's "rubbing people the wrong way" at WWE.

Also of note, fans have noted Chuck Taylor is bulking up which could give further support to the reports that's he's nearing a deal with WWE.

It's important to note that these signings are not "confirmed" but are being reported. Willie Mack had signed a contract with WWE and WWE changed their mind and fired him. Things can change at any minute with WWE.

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Bandido Jr's age is unknown, stands 5'9" and weights 165 pounds.

Chuck Taylor is 29 years old, stands 6'1", and weighed 185 pounds before bulking up.

Drew Gulak is 28 years old, stands 5'11", and weighs 215 pounds.

Johnny Gargano is 28 years old, stands 5'10", and weights 190 pounds.

FUCKING PLEASE BE TRUE ABOUT CHUCKIE T!

This is the third or forth time I've heard Bandido Jr's name in association with WWE. I think he's pretty likely but this "report" is pretty much just a rumor at this point.

Update on Bandido: WWE is pursuing him as a referee ONLY similarly to how they pursued Drake Younger.

Apollo Crews kinda replaces Willie Mack. They're very much alike. As for Johnny Gargano, I wonder if he's gonna keep the name.

How are Apollo Crews and Willie Mack alike other than they're black?

Gargano was called Gargano on NXT.

If they sign Gargano he probably wont keep the name.

Eeyen wrote:

How are Apollo Crews and Willie Mack alike other than they're black?

Gargano was called Gargano on NXT.

I meant their styles in the ring, dude.

Dead wrote:

If they sign Gargano he probably wont keep the name.

They mentioned him and Ciampa by name on NXT in an appearance. I think they're both doing Joe-style part time contracts.

^ Either that, or it's like with Balor and Hideo and they'll acknowledge giving them new names. Hard to say, since I don't think either of them are as big of names as Devitt and KENTA, nor are they as big as Joe.

Irregardless, I'm looking forward to seeing them on NXT. Hopefully they'll be around for more than just the DRTTC.

Eeyen wrote:

Dead wrote:

If they sign Gargano he probably wont keep the name.

They mentioned him and Ciampa by name on NXT in an appearance. I think they're both doing Joe-style part time contracts.

Joe's on a full time contract now, he signed that months ago after it was reported his merch was going through the roof.