Former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle AJ Francis, who played for the Dolphins between 2013 to 2015 is now making a name for himself in professional wrestling. After being let go by the Dolphins in November of 2015 he bounced around the NFL and had a cup of coffee with a few teams before his career ended in 2018. In January of 2020, though AJ Francis turned his eyes on a new career, a professional wrestling career and he signed a contract with WWE.
Man #SmackDown drafted us in the hometown… same arena I grew up coming to shows watching @TheRock and KNOWING I wanted to do this. @WWEonFOX ITS MONEY SZN ?? pic.twitter.com/tn2askiaPH
— Top Dolla ??/ A.J. Francis (@AJFrancis410) October 2, 2021
He has been working his way through the WWE Developmental system learning how to be a pro wrestler, and also during that time, he was the host of the WWE Hidden Treasure Show on A&E. But just last week AJ Francis got his big break when he was drafted to WWE Smackdown which airs on FOX every Friday night at 8 pm. Smackdown is the most-watched professional wrestling show in the world and the biggest platform for a professional wrestler to be on.
Congratulations to AJ on this big opportunity.
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