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Evander Holyfield’s Son Makes WWE Debut For Brand New Show

By Lyle Kilbane • Published 11th December 2024
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WWE recently announced a brand new show and the first match for it has now been taped with the son of a boxing legend making his wrestling debut.

WWE LFG is the newest show from the sports entertainment giant as it continues its partnership with A&E. WWE icons The Undertaker, Bubba Ray Dudley, Booker T, and Mickie James will act as coaches on the weekly show which combines legends and future stars.

A WWE press release gave more insight into what fans can expect from the new concept:

“WWE LFG” will offer viewers an inside look at the rigorous training process, featuring iconic WWE Legends such as Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Shawn Michaels and weekly regular coaches Undertaker, Booker T, Mickie James and Bubba Ray Dudley as they mentor a new generation in weekly matches on their quest to become the next WWE Superstars. Executive producers for WWE are Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser, Shawn Michaels and Jeremy Borash. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as Executive producers for A&E.

“Literally filled with blood, sweat, and tears, there’s never been a series that combines in-ring action, behind-the-scenes reality, high-stakes drama, and some of WWE’s greatest icons all in one package. From total unknowns to legends, ‘LFG’ will give viewers a raw, ground-up, 360-degree view of what it truly takes to make it in the WWE,” said Rob Sharenow, President of Programming, A+E Networks. “Our collaboration with WWE has clearly struck a chord with audiences, and we’re excited to continue producing premium content that resonates with a diverse viewership.”

“A&E has proved to be an excellent home for WWE content, and we’re excited to partner with their fantastic team on these new show concepts and the latest season of WWE Rivals,” said WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque.

Evander Holyfield’s Son Battles Maxxine Dupri’s Boyfriend In WWE Match

The first match for WWE LFG has now been taped ahead of the 10th of December edition of NXT. Anthony Luke – the boyfriend of Raw star Maxxine Dupri – faced off with Elijah Holyfield, the son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield.

The younger Holyfield previously played in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals before making the switch to pro wrestling.

Elijah Holyfield is following in his father’s footsteps as Evander Holyfield once competed in a WWE ring when he battled Matt Hardy in a boxing match on Saturday Night’s Main Event in 2007.