Jacob Smillie transitions from rugby and football to professional wrestling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 7:37 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Jacob Smillie, 28, is training as a professional wrestler after a diverse sports career. He has represented Jamaica in rugby union and played rugby league for clubs like Bradford Bulls. Smillie has also played American football in Germany and Poland. He made his wrestling debut in September and trains at Elevation Wrestling Academy in Loughborough. Smillie aims to compete at high levels in wrestling, including WWE and AEW, leveraging skills from his previous sports careers.
- •Smillie played rugby union for Jamaica and rugby league professionally.
- •He has participated in American football across Europe.
- •Debuted as a professional wrestler in September 2026.
- •Trains with experienced wrestler Joseph Conners in Loughborough.
- •Aims to wrestle at top promotions like WWE and AEW.
- 7:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'I'm 28 and training to play my third professional sport'
"Jacob Smillie is only 28 but has already tried both codes of rugby and American football.
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