Original: World Wrestling Entertainment ( 2006 -- present ) Developmental territories ( 2006 -- 2008 ) In 2006 , Hager had a WWE tryout in Deep South Wrestling , and in September 2006 , Hager made his in-ring debut for Deep South Wrestling defeating Antonio Mestre in a dark match .
Simplified: World Wrestling Entertainment ( 2006-present ) Developmental territories ( 2006-2008 ) In 2006 , Hager had a WWE tryout in Deep South Wrestling , and in September 2006 , Hager made his in-ring debut for Deep South Wrestling defeating Antonio Mestre in a dark match .