-- NBA star Dwight Howard was a surprise participant at WWE's ongoing tryouts in Nashville ahead of this week's SummerSlam. According to reporter Arash Markazi, Howard spent five hours at the tryout and noted that he will be at ringside for Saturday's PPV. He also confirmed that he's serious about joining WWE and was seen asking coaches how to take bumps.
-- The 36-year old center is a former first overall draft pick in the NBA, jumping to the big leagues straight from high school. The 6'10" Howard played for the LA Lakers last season and is an eight-time all-star but is currently a free agent though hasn't officially retired from basketball.
Dwight Howard didn’t just cut this one promo and leave. He’s been here for hours. He’s now cutting promos with the other attendees at the WWE Tryout in Nashville. pic.twitter.com/J9HQQq23cN
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) July 28, 2022
Dwight Howard spent about five hours at the WWE Tryout in Nashville today. He told me he’s going to be ringside at SummerSlam on Saturday. He said he’s serious about joining the WWE. He was asking coaches and attendees how to properly take a bump in the ring and do other moves. pic.twitter.com/ZLOzzvvb1P
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) July 28, 2022
