Report: WWE signs third-generation wrestler
WWE has reportedly signed Marie Malenko.
According to a report from Bodyslam on Friday, Malenko is expected to report to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando shortly.
The daughter of Dean Malenko and granddaughter of Boris Malenko took part in a WWE tryout in Florida last month. She also wrestled four times in February for Japanese promotions that have a relationship with WWE.
Malenko made her in-ring debut on the February 2 edition of Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Monday Magic show, teaming with Sofia Sivan in a three-way tag match won by Great Sakuya and Alivia Rose. She returned on the February 9 show, teaming with Miyuki Takase and Sivan to win a tag match.
Malenko also wrestled for Rossy Ogawa’s Marigold promotion on February 7 and February 8, 2026. On February 7, she faced Seri Yamaoka in a singles match that went to a time-limit draw, and she defeated Rea Seto on February 8.
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