Nduka is also a professional bodybuilder in the IFBB. Nduka previously completed for the MuscleMania Professional Division. During the World Championships in Vegas, Nduka placed 4th in the Men's Physique Professional Division. Nduka began his bodybuilding career shortly after leaving the AFL in 2016. Since then he has placed 1st in the following competitions: Texas State Championships, Ronnie Coleman Classic, BetterBodies Championship, Junior Nationals and JR USAs. Nduka has also competed at the Arnold Classic & Lou Ferrigno Legacy Classic placing top 3 in the Classic Pro Division. In August 2019 Nduka was signed by the WWE, reporting to their developmental territory NXT.
Nduka began his college career at Jacksonville University in 2007 before transferring to Sam Houston State where he played for three years from 2008 to 2011. He was redshirted as a freshman in 2008 but eventually made an impact for the Bearkats, primarily as a pass rusher in game situations.
Prior to the 2012 NFL Draft, Nduka was projected to be undrafted by NFLDraftScout.com. He was rated as the 36th-best outside linebacker in the draft. Nduka was later signed by the Allen Wranglers of the IFL. In 2012 Nduka played final three games and recorded 15 tackles, three sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.
On February 21, 2013, the Toronto Argonauts signed Nduka. He was released by the Argonauts on May 8, 2013. In 2015, Nduka had private workouts and NFL camps with Texans, Seahawks & Falcons.
Bodybuilding careerEdit
Nduka is now a professional athlete in the IFBB a federation. Nduka recently announced via social media that he will now compete in the Classic Physique division in 2017.
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder contest resultsEdit
2016 IFBB - San Antonio Classic 3rd
2016 IFBB - Lou Ferrigno Classic 3rd
2017 IFBB - IFBB Tournament of Champions 16th
2017 IFBB - Pacific USA Pro 8th
2017 IFBB - Fit World Pro 9th
2017 IFBB - Karina Nascimento Pro 7th
2017 IFBB - Pittsburgh Pro
2018 IFBB - Governors Cup 11th
2018 IFBB - Hawaii Pro 11th
2018 IFBB - Salt City Showdown 8th
2018 IFBB - IFBB City Limits Pro 7th
2018 IFBB - Nebraska Pro 6th
NPC contest resultsEdit
2015 NPC - BetterBodies Championships 1st
2015 NPC - Ronnie Coleman Classic 1st
2015 NPC - Team Universe 6th
2015 NPC/IFBB - North Americans 4th
2015 NPC - Miami Nationals 3rd
2016 - Jr Nationals 1st
2016 - Jr USAs 1st
Professional wrestling careerEdit
WWE (2018–2021)Edit
Because of his performance on the gridiron and on the IFBB stage, in December 2018, Nduka received a tryout with the WWE, and then shortly after went back in April 2019 for another tryout at the WWE Performance Center. After participating on two tryouts (the first in December 2018, the second in April 2019), Nduka signed a contract with WWE on August 15, 2019. He was assigned to the Performance Center[3][4] and began to work under the ring name of Ezra Judge. On May 19, 2021, Nduka was released from his WWE contract.[5]
Major League Wrestling (2021–2023)Edit
On June 24, 2021, it was revealed as part of their Open Draft that Nduka (now going by his real name) had signed with Major League Wrestling. On July 24, 2021, during Nduka's televised debut, EJ Nduka made a statement within the company as eliminated 12 participants – nearly a third of all Battle Riot participants – breaking the record by a landslide. He would ultimately join Alexander Hammerstone and Richard Holliday as part of The Dynasty. During Wrestlemania 38 weekend Nduka and Calvin Tankman defeated 5150 to become MLW World Tag Team Champions at the Grady Cole Center in North Carolina at a sold-out event.[6] On January 7, 2023, Nduka and Calvin lost their MLW World Tag Team Championships to The Samoan SWAT Team's Juice Finau and Lance Anoa'i at MLW's pay-per-view Blood and Thunder of year 2023.[7] Earlier, it was revealed that Nduka's MLW contract was coming to an end after Blood and Thunder, choosing not to renew it.
All Elite Wrestling (2023–present)Edit
According to Wrestling Observer, Nduka has signed with the All Elite Wrestling in June 2023.[8]
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^"WWE Announces Nine New Signees Including Austin Theory". Heel by Nature. Retrieved December 4, 2021. The following names have signed developmental deals with the company... EJ Nduka....
^Johnson, Mike (May 19, 2021). "THREE MORE WWE NXT RELEASES CONFIRMED". PWInsider. Retrieved December 4, 2021. WWE has released several NXT talents today... Ezra Judge, real name Ezekwesiri "EJ" Nduka Jr., a former arena football player and professional bodybuilder for the IFBB. He was signed in August 2019 after several tryouts.
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nduka, ezekwesiri, nduka, born, august, 1988, american, professional, wrestler, professional, ifbb, bodybuilder, former, professional, gridiron, football, arena, football, defensive, outside, linebacker, professional, wrestler, best, known, time, with, major, . Ezekwesiri EJ Nduka Jr born August 28 1988 is an American professional wrestler professional IFBB bodybuilder former professional gridiron football and arena football defensive end outside linebacker As a professional wrestler he is best known for his time with Major League Wrestling where he was a former MLW World Tag Team Champion He previously competed for WWE where he was known as Ezra Judge EJ Nduka is now signed with All Elite Wrestling AEW E J NdukaBirth nameEzekwesiri Nduka Jr Born 1988 08 28 August 28 1988 age 35 Dallas Texas United StatesSpouse s Bethany Tate m 2017 wbr Professional wrestling careerRing name s EJ NdukaEzra JudgeBilled height6 ft 8 in 2 03 m 1 Billed weight285 lb 129 kg 1 Billed fromDallas Texas 1 Trained byWWE Performance CenterDebutFebruary 29 2020Before signing with the WWE Nduka was signed by the Toronto Argonauts on February 21 2013 After college Nduka had several stints with NFL and CFL teams Ultimately Nduka was invited to the NFL Combine in 2012 after his senior season of college He played college football at Sam Houston State University 2012 National Championship runner up Nduka has been a member of the Tri Cities Fever Allen Wranglers Toronto Argonauts and San Antonio Talons Nduka is also a professional bodybuilder in the IFBB Nduka previously completed for the MuscleMania Professional Division During the World Championships in Vegas Nduka placed 4th in the Men s Physique Professional Division Nduka began his bodybuilding career shortly after leaving the AFL in 2016 Since then he has placed 1st in the following competitions Texas State Championships Ronnie Coleman Classic BetterBodies Championship Junior Nationals and JR USAs Nduka has also competed at the Arnold Classic amp Lou Ferrigno Legacy Classic placing top 3 in the Classic Pro Division In August 2019 Nduka was signed by the WWE reporting to their developmental territory NXT Contents 1 Early life 2 Football career 2 1 College 2 2 Professional leagues 2 2 1 Pre draft 3 Bodybuilding career 3 1 IFBB Pro Bodybuilder contest results 3 2 NPC contest results 4 Professional wrestling career 4 1 WWE 2018 2021 4 2 Major League Wrestling 2021 2023 4 3 All Elite Wrestling 2023 present 5 Championships and accomplishments 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditNduka was born in Dallas Texas to parents Obie and Prince Nduka who are originally from Nigeria EJ Nduka attended Jackson Memorial High School in Jackson New Jersey He was a dual sport letterwinner and star in basketball and track He was a star basketball player before ultimately turning to the football field in college Football career EditThis biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page especially if potentially libelous Find sources E J Nduka news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message E J NdukaPersonal informationBorn 1988 08 28 August 28 1988 age 35 Dallas TexasHeight 6 ft 8 in 2 03 m Weight 285 lb 129 kg Career informationHigh school Jackson NJ MemorialCollege Sam Houston StatePosition Defensive end outside linebackerUndrafted 2012Career historyAllen Wranglers Texas Revolution 2012 2013 Toronto Argonauts 2013 Tri Cities Fever 2014 San Antonio Talons 2014 College Edit Nduka began his college career at Jacksonville University in 2007 before transferring to Sam Houston State where he played for three years from 2008 to 2011 He was redshirted as a freshman in 2008 but eventually made an impact for the Bearkats primarily as a pass rusher in game situations Professional leagues Edit Pre draft Edit Pre draft measurables Height Weight 40 yard dash 10 yard split 20 yard split 20 yard shuttle Three cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic6 ft 6 5 in 1 99 m 252 lb 114 kg 4 52 s 1 36 s 2 55 s 4 44 s 6 56 s 42 in 1 07 m 10 ft 2 in 3 10 m 33 reps xValues from NFL Super Regional Combine 2 Prior to the 2012 NFL Draft Nduka was projected to be undrafted by NFLDraftScout com He was rated as the 36th best outside linebacker in the draft Nduka was later signed by the Allen Wranglers of the IFL In 2012 Nduka played final three games and recorded 15 tackles three sacks 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery On February 21 2013 the Toronto Argonauts signed Nduka He was released by the Argonauts on May 8 2013 In 2015 Nduka had private workouts and NFL camps with Texans Seahawks amp Falcons Bodybuilding career EditNduka is now a professional athlete in the IFBB a federation Nduka recently announced via social media that he will now compete in the Classic Physique division in 2017 IFBB Pro Bodybuilder contest results Edit 2016 IFBB San Antonio Classic 3rd 2016 IFBB Lou Ferrigno Classic 3rd 2017 IFBB IFBB Tournament of Champions 16th 2017 IFBB Pacific USA Pro 8th 2017 IFBB Fit World Pro 9th 2017 IFBB Karina Nascimento Pro 7th 2017 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro 2018 IFBB Governors Cup 11th 2018 IFBB Hawaii Pro 11th 2018 IFBB Salt City Showdown 8th 2018 IFBB IFBB City Limits Pro 7th 2018 IFBB Nebraska Pro 6thNPC contest results Edit 2015 NPC BetterBodies Championships 1st 2015 NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic 1st 2015 NPC Team Universe 6th 2015 NPC IFBB North Americans 4th 2015 NPC Miami Nationals 3rd 2016 Jr Nationals 1st 2016 Jr USAs 1stProfessional wrestling career EditWWE 2018 2021 Edit Because of his performance on the gridiron and on the IFBB stage in December 2018 Nduka received a tryout with the WWE and then shortly after went back in April 2019 for another tryout at the WWE Performance Center After participating on two tryouts the first in December 2018 the second in April 2019 Nduka signed a contract with WWE on August 15 2019 He was assigned to the Performance Center 3 4 and began to work under the ring name of Ezra Judge On May 19 2021 Nduka was released from his WWE contract 5 Major League Wrestling 2021 2023 Edit On June 24 2021 it was revealed as part of their Open Draft that Nduka now going by his real name had signed with Major League Wrestling On July 24 2021 during Nduka s televised debut EJ Nduka made a statement within the company as eliminated 12 participants nearly a third of all Battle Riot participants breaking the record by a landslide He would ultimately join Alexander Hammerstone and Richard Holliday as part of The Dynasty During Wrestlemania 38 weekend Nduka and Calvin Tankman defeated 5150 to become MLW World Tag Team Champions at the Grady Cole Center in North Carolina at a sold out event 6 On January 7 2023 Nduka and Calvin lost their MLW World Tag Team Championships to The Samoan SWAT Team s Juice Finau and Lance Anoa i at MLW s pay per view Blood and Thunder of year 2023 7 Earlier it was revealed that Nduka s MLW contract was coming to an end after Blood and Thunder choosing not to renew it All Elite Wrestling 2023 present Edit According to Wrestling Observer Nduka has signed with the All Elite Wrestling in June 2023 8 Championships and accomplishments EditMajor League Wrestling MLW World Tag Team Championship 1 time with Calvin Tankman 9 10 References Edit a b c EJ Nduka WWE EJ Nduka NFL Draftscout com April 29 2012 Retrieved April 28 2012 Clapp John August 14 2019 EVOLVE Champion Austin Theory headlines new class of WWE Performance Center signees WWE Retrieved December 4 2021 Six foot six 265 pounder EJ Nduka He attended tryouts at the WWE Performance Center in December 2018 and April 2019 WWE Announces Nine New Signees Including Austin Theory Heel by Nature Retrieved December 4 2021 The following names have signed developmental deals with the company EJ Nduka Johnson Mike May 19 2021 THREE MORE WWE NXT RELEASES CONFIRMED PWInsider Retrieved December 4 2021 WWE has released several NXT talents today Ezra Judge real name Ezekwesiri EJ Nduka Jr a former arena football player and professional bodybuilder for the IFBB He was signed in August 2019 after several tryouts Kreikenbohm Philip February 26 2022 MLW SuperFight 2022 Event Grady Cole Center in Charlotte North Carolina USA Cagematch The Internet Wrestling Database Retrieved March 20 2022 Johnson Mike January 7 2023 NEW MLW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS CROWNED PWInsider Retrieved January 7 2023 Nason Josh June 13 2023 EJ Nduka reportedly under AEW contract F4wonline Retrieved June 13 2023 Kreikenbohm Philip February 26 2022 MLW SuperFight 2022 Event Grady Cole Center in Charlotte North Carolina USA Cagematch The Internet Wrestling Database Retrieved March 20 2022 Kreikenbohm Philip February 26 2022 MLW World Tag Team Championship Cagematch The Internet Wrestling Database Retrieved March 20 2022 https www prowrestlingsheet com wwe tryout attendees ivelisse photos https solowrestling mundodeportivo com new 83017 wwe anuncia las nuevas incorporaciones del performance center http contests npcnewsonline com contests 2018 ifbb city limits pro ej nduka External 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