According to PWInsider.com, the WWE has reached a developmental deal with Chas Betts, a member of the 2012 United States Olympic team in Greco-Roman Wrestling.

Here is an excerpt from his Facebook account:

On Oct. 19th of last year, I asked Kristi to give me one year to attack and pursue a new dream after I retired from Greco-Roman Wrestling…

It ended up taking two weeks longer than I asked for, but I think she’ll forgive that — considering we’ve moved to sunny Orlando, FL just as the Minnesota winter was about to kick in.

I am proud to announce I have signed a contract with WWE and begin training tomorrow at the WWE Performance Center here in Florida. For those that have known me a long time, you know being a pro-wrestler has been a dream of mine since I was 11 or 12 years old. I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity. I am extremely lucky to have a wife and family that has supported me in every dream I’ve chosen to chase, however unlikely it may be. Never underestimate the power of a good support system, people!

For those interested in following the journey, feel free to follow me @chasbetts on Twitter. See ya down the road, friends!

Follow Christopher Walder on Twitter @WalderSports

MORE IN WRESTLING

  • Update on Billy Corgan Purchasing TNA

    News
  • Chris Jericho to Appear on Talking Dead

    News
  • John Cena Wants to Defend World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 30

    News
  • Report on the Future of Daniel Bryan in WWE Championship Picture

    News
  • PHOTO: Former WWE Star Batista in Guardians of the Galaxy Poster

    News
  • Cody Rhodes’ Wife to Get In-Ring Training at WWE Performance Center

    News
  • Rumor Update on American Wolves Heading to WWE

    News
  • TNA Encountered Significant Financial Issues During "Slammiversary" Weekend

    Panda Energy Deny TNA Wrestling is For Sale

    News
  • TNA To Use Smaller Soundstage at Universal Studios

    News
  • Stephanie McMahon May Return to In-ring Action

    News