WWE NIL Class: Mark Henry, Steiner & O’Neil Sons Join
- WWE has announced its newest class of "Next In Line" (NIL) athletes,continuing its effort to identify and develop top collegiate talent for potential careers in professional wrestling.
- Among the most prominent additions are Jacob Henry, son of WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry; Brock Rechsteiner, son of Scott Steiner and cousin of current WWE star...
- As its inception, WWE's NIL program has aimed to connect college athletics with the world of sports entertainment.
WWE’s “Next In Line” program strikes again, and this time, it features the sons of wrestling royalty! Jacob Henry (Mark Henry‘s son), Brock Rechsteiner (Scott Steiner’s son), and TJ Bullard (Titus O’Neil’s son) are now part of the WWE NIL class designed to cultivate college athletes for future wrestling careers. This fifth class also includes diverse athletes from hockey, lacrosse, track & field, basketball, and football, ensuring a wide spectrum of talent. The NIL program has become a cornerstone of WWE’s talent recruitment, bridging the gap between college sports and the squared circle. News Directory 3 keeps you informed on every turn in the world of wrestling. Discover what’s next for these rising stars.
WWE’s NIL Program Welcomes New Class Featuring Legacy Athletes
Updated June 08,2025
WWE has announced its newest class of “Next In Line” (NIL) athletes,continuing its effort to identify and develop top collegiate talent for potential careers in professional wrestling. This fifth NIL class includes twelve athletes, with several having ties to wrestling royalty.
Among the most prominent additions are Jacob Henry, son of WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry; Brock Rechsteiner, son of Scott Steiner and cousin of current WWE star Bron Breakker; and TJ Bullard, whose father is WWE ambassador Titus O’Neil. These recruits bring a wealth of athletic experience, with Jacob Henry competing in football and wrestling at the University of Oklahoma, Brock Rechsteiner playing football for Jacksonville State, and TJ Bullard playing football at the University of Central Florida.
As its inception, WWE’s NIL program has aimed to connect college athletics with the world of sports entertainment. In addition to the legacy signings,the class includes athletes from a variety of collegiate sports:
- Madison Kaiser (hockey – University of Minnesota)
- Garrett Beck (Lacrosse – Grand Canyon University)
- Kerrigan Huynh (Track & Field – University of Central Oklahoma)
- Zuriel Jimenez (Track & Field – Columbia University)
- Fatima Katembo (Basketball – LSU Shreveport)
- Gina Adams (basketball – Lynn University)
- Bianca Pizano (Field Hockey – Michigan State University)
- Hidetora Hanada (Football – Colorado State University)
- Meghan walker (track & Field – University of Nebraska)
The WWE NIL program remains a vital component of the company’s talent acquisition strategy,combining athletic prowess with the potential for stardom.
What’s next
The newly signed NIL athletes will begin training and development programs with WWE,with the potential to appear on WWE programming in the future. The company will continue to scout and recruit top collegiate athletes for future NIL classes.