Fred Rosser clarifies WWE Performance Center guest coach stint
Fred Rosser, previously known as Darren Young, has returned to WWE in a coaching position with NXT. He shared a post from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando expressing gratitude for the chance to work with upcoming talent.
Rosser described the role as an opportunity to learn current WWE talent expectations while absorbing knowledge from the environment. He noted his prior training in the company's developmental system and his ability to share those past experiences.
He referenced his participation in the first season of NXT in 2010. Rosser then joined The Nexus group after its debut on Raw.
Following his time with The Nexus, he gained recognition as part of The Prime Time Players alongside Titus O'Neil. The team captured the WWE Tag Team Championship from The New Day at Money in the Bank in June 2015.
WWE released Rosser in October 2017. He later competed in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he became the second STRONG Openweight Champion in 2022.
Rosser lost the championship in February 2023. He continued wrestling, including a match in February this year.
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- Fred Rosser Coaching At WWE Performance CenterFormer WWE star Fred Rosser, who wrestled as Darren Young, has returned to the WWE Performance Center in a coaching role.
- Fred Rosser Returns to NXT as CoachFred Rosser, who previously wrestled in WWE as Darren Young, has taken on a coaching position with NXT.
- Fred Rosser (Darren Young) Says That He Is Now Coaching At The WWE Performance CenterFred Rosser, formerly known as Darren Young, has returned to WWE nine years after his 2015 release.
Sources: POST Wrestling · PWInsider · Wrestling Observer · 411MANIA · Fightful