Writer: Michael Lipinski
Former Temple DT Signs with WWE
Mike Lipinski has been covering Philadelphia sports since 2005. Previous stops include Section 247 Sports, My MMA News, and more. He has been a part of the Sports Talk Philly team since 2019. He is the editor of Philadelphia Phillies content, co-editor for college football covering mainly the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and dabbling in all other sports. Follow him on social media channels -Twitter & Threads- @MLipinskiSports
All posts by Mike LipinskiPublished02 Jun 2023
Former Temple University defensive tackle Kevin Robertson is forging a new path in the world of athletics. Robertson, who played at Temple from 2019-2021, was announced as one of the newest members of the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL on Tuesday night.
Robertson, a Maryland native, spent three-seasons on North Broad appearing in 19-games for the Owls. He registered 15-total tackles and a sack during his time in the cherry and white. Robertson was among a contingent of Owls who departed the program under former head coach Rod Carey.
He will begin training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando under the tutelage of Matt “A-Train/Tensai” Bloom, Shawn Michaels, Fit Finlay, and Screamin’ Norman Smiley. WWE recruits make a reported $50,000 to $150,000 a year while training at the Orlando based dojo. Training for a professional wrestler can take anywhere from three-to-six months before seeing in-ring action.
