Scooby Wright — the ex-NFL linebacker and former University of Arizona football star — is now trying his hand at a different contact sport … auditioning to become the WWE’s next big superstar!!
The wrestling org. invited the former Wildcat to attend tryouts at IMG Academy in Florida this week as part of the company’s new recruitment strategy … and, Scooby sure seemed to impress while there.
One of the 30-plus athletes — 17 of which were former college football players — who showed up, the 28-year-old moved around the ring just like he did on the football field.
Wright learned the fundamentals from on-site coaches, including how to absorb blows when hitting the mat. He even got some wisdom imparted to him from Matthew Jason Bloom , a veteran in the industry who wrestled under various monikers during different stints with the WWE.
No word yet on how the execs felt about the former backer … but the dude has rarely ever disappointed in his athletic life — so we’re sure things went well.
If you need a refresher, the former two-star recruit balled out during his college career at UofA … recording a staggering 270 total tackles, 17 sacks, five forced fumbles and an interception in 30 career games.
He went on to be picked by the Cardinals in the 7th round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Up next for him, though … WWE wrestling??? Stay tuned!
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