It was revealed earlier today by WWE that independent wrestling sensations Ricochet and War Machine will be joining the company. The wrestling world was already buzzing after the announcement of those two signings, but it looks like the company was not done yet. Another beloved independent wrestling superstar has officially joined WWE full time. Candice LeRae will be reporting to the WWE Performance Center from now on. The news of LeRae’s signing comes a few weeks after it was reported that she had entered final negotiations with the company. LeRae is expected to start working with the company as part of NXT very soon.
Welcome to @WWE, @CandiceLeRae! https://t.co/aMbYkhEGOi
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2018
Prior to the announcement of her signing with WWE today, LeRae had been one of the top female independent wrestlers on the planet. Her unique style has made her standout from the rest of her peers. One aspect that has made LeRae so interesting over the span of her career thus far has been her tendency to compete in intergender matches. In fact, LeRae has taken on the likes of Kevin Owens, Cesaro, and Johnny Gargano in the past. That trend may not continue now that she will be working in WWE, but LeRae has proven that she is definitely a force to be reckoned with whether she is facing men or women in the ring.
My favorite wrestler is about to become the world’s favorite wrestler.
?? @CandiceLeRae #WorldsCutestTagTeam forever.
— Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline) January 16, 2018
LeRae has been wrestling ever since 2002, and she has competed all over the world. She has had a great amount of success in promotions such as Shimmer, PWG, and CZW, and she has also been making appearances in WWE lately as well. She was featured in the Mae Young Classic tournament, where she made it all the way to the quarterfinals before she was eliminated by Shayna Baszler. LeRae is also married to fellow NXT Superstar Johnny Gargano. In just one day, WWE has announced that three top wrestling stars will be joining NXT this year. The developmental show will certainly become very interesting this year with stars such as LeRae becoming regularly featured on the show.
She’s one of the best in the world and got here on her own merit. Blood, sweat and tears.. She’s sacrificed and worked incredibly hard for a very long time.
I’m proud of my Wife; Candice.. But even prouder of my favorite wrestler, the toughest person I know; Candice LeRae. https://t.co/1y7PRGSGo1
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) January 16, 2018