WWE have signed Welsh wrestler Steve Evans who currently works under the name ‘Stevie Starr’, to a development contract. Evans was spotted by WWE scouts while working an event at the 02 Arena in London last April. Evans who is 28 years old and from Swansea in South Wales was wrestling for the promoter of Welsh Wrestling, Alan Ravenhill when he was caught the eye of WWE officials.

Giving an interview to the local paper in South Wales ‘The Evening Post’, Steve had this to say:

In regards to his current ring name:

Once I get over there, I am their property.

They can call me what they want.

His ability in the ring and the opportunity he’s been given:

Everyone says I’m quite athletic.

I’m a guy who can move around.

I can do some high flying.

I’m just going to go out to America on my own to start.