Ezekwesiri "EJ" Nduka (August 28, 1988) is an American professional wrestler and former professional football player previously signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on its NXT brand under the ring name Ezra Judge.
Early life and career[]
Nduka joined the Canadian Football League as a member of the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed in February 2013 before being cut in May of that year before playing a single game. He later joined and played in the Arena Football League.
Nduka competed in the Classic Physique division of professional bodybuilding and finished first in the BetterBodies Championships, Ronnie Coleman Classic and both the Junior Nationals and Junior USA competitions.
Professional wrestling career[]
World Wrestling Entertainment (2019-2021)[]
It was reported as early as August 17, 2019, Nduka was one of several recruits training at the WWE Performance Center.
NXT (2020-2021)[]
Nduka wrestled his first match in 2020 on Leap Year Day at a NXT live event lost to Dorian Mak. He wrestled his second singles match the following month during a March 6 live event, won by Arturo Ruas.
In wrestling[]
- Finishers
- Signature moves
- Entrance music
- Nicknames
- Managers and valets
- Teams and stables