DJZ officially reports to WWE Performance Center
DJZ is officially the latest wrestler to join the WWE Performance Center.
WWE.com confirmed today that DJZ (real name Michael Paris) has signed with the company, noting that he reported to the Performance Center this week. In March, it was reported by PWInsider and confirmed by Dave Meltzer that DJZ signed with WWE and was headed to NXT.
DJZ announced on December 31, 2018 that he was going to be a free agent for the first time in seven years starting at the beginning of 2019: “At midnight tonight, i will be a free agent for the first time in 7 years….and 2019 seems like the perfect time to be available for whatever new opportunities may come my way.”
In Impact Wrestling, DJZ was a two-time X-Division Champion and one-time Tag Team Champion. AIW and AAW were among the promotions he said farewell to before joining WWE. He also participated in PROGRESS Wrestling’s Super Strong Style 16 tournament earlier this month.
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