Keanu Carver
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kevin Isaiah Robertson December 22, 1998 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 professional wrestler signed to WWE, performing on the NXT brand. A former collegiate football player, Carver has competed for WWE’s developmental brands, including NXT Level Up and Evolve, and was part of the 2023 WWE NXT Men's Breakout Tournament.[1]
Early life
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.[2]
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 WWE 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.[3]
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.[4][5]
In 2025, Carver was a featured competitor on the WWE Evolve brand and participated in the first-ever WWE Evolve Championship match, where he competed in a fatal four-way elimination match for the inaugural title against Jackson Drake, Sean Legacy and Edris Enofe in a losing effort.[6][7]
On January 14, 2026, WWE NXT announced that Carver had officially signed to the NXT roster as he left an impression as the last man standing in the ring.[8][9]
On January 20, 2026, the 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.
Personal life
Robertson is a fan of the Washington Commanders.[2]
In May 2025, Robertson sparked controversy when he deleted his social media account following a series of controversial posts reacting to other wrestler releases, drawing attention from fans and media alike.[10]
References
- ^ "Keanu Carver Officially Signs with WWE NXT Ahead of Tuesday's Episode". Ringside News. January 13, 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Keanu Carver Deletes Account After Racist Tweets Following WWE Releases". SEScoops. May 4, 2025.