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WWE LFG confirms renaming of Troy Yearwood in his maiden Evolve appearance

(Image via X) WWE Star Troy Yearwood has received a change in his in-ring name after his debut at the WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats Season One. This development followed his maiden win at the WWE Evolve show, which was held and taped at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, on June 11, 2025. Fans at WWE Evolve witnessed Troy Yearwood in action, but under a brand-new name. WWE has confirmed the change of his name, and from now on, he will be known as Jamar Hampton. The name change is quite common in WWE as it represents WWE's strategy to reset his image and potentially elevate him within their system. WWE LFG's Troy Yearwood to be known as Jamar Hampton In a significant development in WWE LFG , rising star of WWE, Troy Yearwood, has undergone a major change in his name. He will now be competing under the ring name of Jamar Hampton. The name change was revealed during a recent taping of WWE Evolve, where Yearwood made his in-ring debut under the new identity. The rebranded WWE star not only introduced himself with a fresh persona but also secured a victory over fellow competitor Gal Barkay with his wrestling prowess and skills. Previously, Hampton announced the name change in a promo ahead of the match, in which he stated that it was time to begin a new chapter in his career. The change proved to be successful, as Hampton picked up the win in his WWE Evolve debut. According to Hampton's debut comes after a month of filing a trademark of 'Jamar Hampton' on April 27, with last night's Evolve being taped two days before then on April 25. It is to be noted that Troy Yearwood was a member of 'Team Mickie James' during LFG Season One, however, this did not last long as he was eliminated from the men's LFG Tournament in the first round by Chris Island. Also Read : Mr. Iguana set for WWE main roster debut, skips NXT after merch success With his in-ring debut and his win, Jamar Hampton will be seen in the next phase of his WWE journey, while fans will see him making more appearances in the upcoming episodes of WWE Evolve.