WWE's Drew McIntyre Envisions Big Future Ahead For Elijah Holyfield

WWE star Drew McIntyre has been making a splash in the Hollywood scene throughout 2026, and recently, he starred alongside plenty of other WWE talent in a spy micro-drama titled "Agent of Shadows," released on ReelShort on October 23. In addition to McIntyre, Jacob Fatu, Booker T, and Joe Hendry also star in the show, as well as "WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats" talent, and son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield, Elijah Holyfield.

On an episode of "Insight with Chris Van Vliet," McIntyre talked about working with the "WWE NXT" talent, who signed with WWE in 2024 following his college football career at the University of Georgia, and a four-season professional stint in the NFL. He said they had a few one-on-one sequences together in the micro-drama.

"He looks great," McIntyre said. "I've honestly never seen him work, like hopefully he can get it done in the ring, but his presence, he's a great, great face. He's got an aura about him. Solid. Built like a brick you-know-what and he was excellent in the stuff we did together, so I see big things in the future for him if he can put together a half decent match."

Holyfield competed on the first season of "WWE LFG," where he was part of The Undertaker's team. He has yet to make his televised debut on "NXT," but recently worked a dark match against Kam Hendrix on the brand. Holyfield also has worked plenty of "NXT" live events, and appears on "WWE EVOLVE" on Wednesdays.

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