5 second-generation wrestlers who failed their WWE tryouts

#1 Lance Anoa'i - Son of former WWE star Samula

Lance Anoa'i with his cousin Roman Reigns

Lance Anoa’i is the son of former WWE Superstar Samula and grandson of Afa. He comes from the famous Anoa'i family that has given WWE some of its most legendary superstars. He now dreams of following in their footsteps.

Anoa'i received three opportunities at a developmental contract. The Usos got him his first WWE tryout in 2015. The tryout included teaming up with Rhett Titus on SmackDown in a losing effort against The Ascension. Following the match, WWE decided not to sign him.

What’s up for mania week in Tampa? Looking to fill some dates! pic.twitter.com/RXTUkbsifn

— Lance Anoa’i (@lanceanoai) March 5, 2020

Two years later, he got another tryout match on NXT. He teamed up with Garrison Spears to take on The Authors of Pain in a losing effort. WWE decided to pass on the opportunity to sign him once again.

In 2019, Anoa'i received his third WWE tryout. He faced Shane McMahon on Monday Night RAW and lost by submission after being attacked by Drew McIntyre. Shane and McIntyre beat him down after the match before his cousin Roman Reigns came to his rescue. Then for the third time, WWE did not sign him.

What Samoan you know hitting a 450 splash?!?! pic.twitter.com/4i0K0BBOvm

— Lance Anoa’i (@lanceanoai) May 31, 2020

Despite failing three tryouts, Anoa'i revealed that his goal remains to be signed with WWE.

"For the moment, I’m just gonna keep grinding and WWE’s always my goal," Anoa'i told Post Wrestling.

Given his determination, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him join WWE in the near future.