Keanu Carver
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(1998-12-22) December 22, 1998 (age 27)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kevin Isaiah Robertson (1998-12-22) December 22, 1998 (age 27) Silver Spring, Maryland, United States |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Billed weight | 290 lb (130 kg) |
| Billed from | Takoma Park, Maryland, United States |
| Trained by | WWE Performance Center |
| Debut | November 2023 |
Kevin Isaiah Robertson (born December 22, 1998) is an American former football player and professional wrestler signed to WWE performing on the NXT brand under the ring name Keanu Carver.
Kevin Isaiah Robertson in Silver Spring, Maryland and raised in Takoma Park, Maryland. Prior to his wrestling career, he played college football as a defensive tackle for the Temple University Owls from 2019 to 2021, bringing notable power and athleticism to his professional wrestling style.[1]
Professional wrestling career
WWE (2023–present)
Robertson signed a developmental contract with WWE in late 2023 and made his televised debut on the December 12, 2023 episode of NXT under the ring name Keanu Carver as part of the 2023 WWE NXT Breakout Tournament, where he was eliminated in the first round by Riley Osborne.[2] In 2024, Carver continued to work on NXT Level Up, competing against opponents such as Joe Coffey and Javier Bernal as part of his ongoing development on WWE’s developmental brands.[3][4] In 2025, Carver was a featured competitor on the Evolve brand and participated in the inaugural WWE Evolve Champion fatal four-way elimination match, where he competed against eventual inaugural champion Jackson Drake, Sean Legacy, and Edris Enofé.[5][6] On January 14, 2026, Carver had officially joined the NXT roster as he left an impression as the last man standing in the ring.[7][8] On January 20, an exclusive video of Carver's argument with Booker T surfaced as Booker T berated him for being uncoachable and taking the heel persona too far, with Booker T sitting in silence next to Vic Joseph and guest commentator Ricky Saints. In April, Carver participated in season 3 of LFG.[9]
Personal life
Robertson is a fan of the Washington Commanders.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Up and Coming WWE Superstar Keanu Carver Was Born and Raised in Montgomery County". MoCo Show. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ "Keanu Carver Loses Debut Match Vs Riley Osborne In WWE NXT Men's Breakout Tournament". Wrestling Inc. December 12, 2023. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ "NXT Level Up results: Dec 20, 2024". WWE.com. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ "Spoilers: WWE NXT Level Up Taping Results For 2/2/2024 | PWMania - Wrestling News". January 31, 2024.
- ↑ Vetter, Chris (June 4, 2025). "WWE Evolve results (6/4): Vetter's review of Sean Legacy vs. Jackson Drake vs. Edris Enofe vs. Keanu Carver in a four-way elimination match to become the first WWE Evolve Champion". Pro Wrestling Dot Net.
- ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (June 4, 2025). "Jackson Drake Becomes First-Ever WWE EVOLVE Champion". Fightful.
- ↑ "The Vanity Project, Eli Knight, & Keanu Carver Signs WWE NXT Contracts". TPWW. January 13, 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ "NXT TV RESULTS (1/13): Announcement about the future of the vacated NXT Title, Keanu Carver arrives in spectacular fashion, Lexxon vs. Hendry, Speed Title match". January 14, 2026.
- ↑ Gaydos, Ryan (April 25, 2026). "WWE legend Booker T hopes latest 'WWE LFG' competitors understand one big thing about pro wrestling". Fox News. Retrieved April 27, 2026.