Lesser known facts about WWE's 9 newest recruits

Modified Jul 21, 2018 14:50 GMT

Introducing the newest class of 9 WWE recruits!

#6 Taishan Dong

This is a big one...literally. Taishan Dong is a 30-year-old, 7-foot former Chinese boxer who tips the scales at nearly 300 pounds. Not only is he a boxer, but he's a great boxer. In fact, Sporting News called Dong "the most intimidating boxer on earth." As a professional, Taishan holds an unblemished record of 6 wins, with zero losses.

Of all of the new recruits, Taishan Dong could eventually be the spectacle of the group and sometimes, being a spectacle can compensate for any lack of athletic ability. If Taishan catches on and develops properly, into a solid sports entertainer, he could turn into a huge name, resulting in big-time ticket sales.

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Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.

Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.

Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.

When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.

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