WWE holds tryouts in Colombia featuring various standout talents
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
WWE conducted tryouts in Bogota, Colombia, attracting talent from Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador. Notable attendees included Ignafcio Difuentes, a multi-talented athlete and member of Chile's national fencing team, and Angelica Riadi, a Chilean indie wrestler known as 'Roma Luchadora'. The tryouts were overseen by Matt Bloom and William Regal, with WWE also scouting for future talent at the South American Games. Samimis Daniel Reyes, a former NFL player, participated in the tryouts, having previously turned down a WWE invite while pursuing an NFL career.
- •WWE held tryouts in Bogota on September 18, 2026.
- •Ignafcio Difuentes was a standout, competing in sports and media.
- •Angelica Riadi has previously wrestled in the U.S. and Brazil.
- •Former NFL player Samimis Daniel Reyes attended the tryouts.
- •WWE plans to scout at the South American Games this week.
- 4:22 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage Report On WWE Holding Tryouts In Colombia, Standout Names
"WWE recently held tryouts in Colombia and brought in attendees from Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador. There is some info on the standouts.
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