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By Fernando Quiles Jr
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WWE has reportedly signed a noteworthy college athlete. Nebraska Huskers track and field freshman Meghan Walker has signed a deal with the professional wrestling company, per PWInsider. The report mentioned that while Walker had previously been under an NIL contract, she is now on board for the WWE Performance Center and "NXT."
Thus far, the biggest WWE NIL success has been Isaac Odugbesan, better known to fans as Oba Femi. The "Ruler of NXT" has emerged as a future breakthrough star. Many believe Femi is destined for a big run on the main roster one day, and Walker is hoping she finds similar success.
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WWE NXT Women's Division
Walker will enter a lion's den when she's ready for her "NXT" debut. Many fans have praised "NXT's" stacked women's division, which features the likes of NXT Women's North American Champion Blake Monroe, Sol Ruca, Zaria, Jordynne Grace, Kelani Jordan, and Lola Vice, to name a few.
There are plenty of key storylines ongoing with the women's division on WWE's developmental brand. Izzi Dame and The Culling recently turned on Tatum Paxley, costing her the NXT Women's Championship in a loss to Jacy Jayne.
The team of ZaRuca might be in for a split following the events of "NXT Gold Rush" in New York City. During the NXT Women's North American Championship match between Monroe and Ruca, Zaria threw in the towel while her tag team partner was in a submission. While Zaria feared that Ruca returned from an injury too soon, the other half of ZaRuca was none too pleased.
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