Originally published at https://www.postwrestling.com/2022/07/28/nbas-dwight-howard-participates-at-wwe-tryout-in-nashville/
The NBA Champion is interested in a pro wrestling career.
While WWE is moving towards their SummerSlam pay-per-view at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the company is hosting tryouts for current and former collegiate athletes and at today’s tryout, NBA Champion and eight-time All-Star Dwight Howard was present.
Howard got on stage and cut a promo. He told reporter Arash Markazi that he’s legitimately interested in joining WWE one day.
Dwight Howard was a surprise participant at the WWE Tryout in Nashville today. He told me he legit wants to join the WWE one day. pic.twitter.com/LiUnNqPsdv
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) July 28, 2022
The 2004 #1 Draft pick last played for the Los Angeles Lakers. He signed a veteran’s minimum contract and played 60 games in the 2021 season.