LUCIEN PRICE

Nnamdi Oguayo, known by his ring name Lucien Price, is an American professional wrestler of Nigerian descent currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He performs on the NXT brand as one-half of the tag team Out The Mud alongside Bronco Nima.

From Football to the WWE

Before stepping into the squared circle, Lucien Price was a standout Division I college football defensive end. In March 2022, he transitioned from football to professional wrestling after signing with WWE. He was quickly assigned to the WWE Performance Center. Oguayo began appearing on NXT Level Up and NXT TV.

Early In-Ring Debut and Tag Team Foundation

Lucien Price made his in-ring debut on the August 12, 2022 episode of NXT Level Up. He teamed with Bronco Nima in a losing effort against Chase U (Andre Chase and Bodhi Hayward). Two weeks later, on August 26, the duo returned to face Edris Enofé and Malik Blade, but again came up short.

On the November 11 episode, Price joined Zion Quinn and Bronco Nima in a six-man tag match but was defeated by Odyssey Jones, Malik Blade, and Edris Enofé. After a series of early losses, Bronco Nima secured his first victory on December 30, teaming with Bryson Montana and Oba Femi.

Rebuilding Momentum on NXT Level Up

Lucien Price and Bronco Nima reunited on the May 12, 2023 episode of NXT Level Up, once again facing Blade and Enofé but failing to capture a win. On June 2, they lost to Hank Walker and Tank Ledger.

However, a promo aired on June 13 revealed that Price and Nima had known each other since childhood. Later that night, they made a bold statement by attacking Gallus during a match. They made it clear their next pursuit was the NXT Tag Team Championship.

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NXT Main Stage Debut and Formation of Out The Mud

Lucien Price and Bronco Nima made their official NXT tag team debut on June 18, 2023. They defeated Axiom and SCRYPTS after SCRYPTS turned on his partner. A week later, they lost to Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo. But, soon after they aligned with SCRYPTS to form the heel faction Out The Mud.

Out The Mud’s NXT Tag Team Championship Journey

As the D’Angelo Family searched for new challengers to their NXT Tag Team Championship, a Number One Contender’s Battle Royal was held. Price and Nima entered the match but were eliminated, igniting a feud with The Brawling Brutes. With interference from SCRYPTS fueling the rivalry, a tag team match between Out The Mud and The Brawling Brutes was confirmed for the November 14 episode of NXT. Despite their aggression, Out The Mud suffered a loss due to the Brutes’ superior in-ring experience.

Shortly after, SCRYPTS confronted Chase University, leading to a storyline twist involving Adriana Rizzo, an associate of Tony D’Angelo. With her help, Price and Nima picked up a key victory over Andre Chase and Duke Hudson on the November 26 edition of NXT.

On January 9, 2024, Out The Mud officially challenged the D’Angelo Family for the NXT Tag Team Championships. Despite interference from SCRYPTS, they failed to capture the titles. Following the match, Jada Parker made her debut appearance and teased an alliance with the faction. She was officially introduced as a member on the January 19 episode of NXT Level Up, turning Out The Mud into a three-person mixed stable.

Rivalries and High-Profile Matches

At NXT Vengeance Day 2024, Bronco Nima and Jada Parker teamed up in a mixed tag match against the D’Angelo Family but lost. On March 12, Price and Nima teamed up to face Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro. On April 5, they bounced back with a six-man tag team victory over Evans, Tyric Igwe, and Tyson Dupont.

Following the expiration of SCRYPTS’ WWE contract, Out The Mud continued as a trio with Lucien Price, Bronco Nima, and Jada Parker. On May 14, they picked up a tag team victory over Malik Blade and Edris Enofé. However, Price lost to Andre Chase in singles action on June 14 during NXT Level Up.

Feud with Mia Yim and The Good Brothers

With tensions escalating between Jada Parker and Mia Yim, Out The Mud entered a feud with The Good Brothers and Mia Yim. On the July 9 episode of NXT, Price and Nima earned a victory over The Good Brothers. One week later, on July 16, they teamed with Parker in a mixed tag team match but were defeated by Mia Yim and The Good Brothers.

Main Event Spotlight and Tag Team Redemption

On September 12, Out The Mud made their NXT main event debut in a six-man tag team match against Otis, Tozawa, and Akira Tozawa. With Jada Parker focusing more on her singles career, the male members of Out The Mud continued without her.

On October 22, they faced Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, but lost due to interference from Lola Vice, who was feuding with Parker at the time.

On December 3, Out The Mud participated in the NXT Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way Match but were eliminated before the final round. They redeemed themselves on the December 24 episode of NXT by winning the Christmas Chaos Fatal 4-Way Match.

Latest Championship Match

On January 14, 2025, Lucien Price and Bronco Nima challenged Nathan Frazer and Axiom for the NXT Tag Team Titles. Despite a competitive showing, they were once again unsuccessful in capturing the gold.

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STATS

Birth name: Nnamdi Oguayo
Height: 6 ft 3 in (190 cm)
Weight: 250lb (113 kg)
Ring name(s): Lucien Price
Current Roster: WWE NXT
Finishing Move: Power-based slams and double-team combos with Bronco Nima

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