Tate Wilder
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Case Hatch September 6, 1997 Gilbert, Arizona, United States |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Trained by | WWE Performance Center |
| Debut | 2025 |
Case Hatch (born September 6, 1997) is an American professional wrestler and former American football player signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Tate Wilder.
Early life
Hatch grew up in Gilbert, Arizona, where he attended Perry High School and played football.[1] He comes from a large family and has several siblings.[1]
Following high school, Hatch served a two-year mission in Miami for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[2] After returning from his mission, he enrolled at Arizona State University, where he joined the Arizona State Sun Devils football program as a walk-on linebacker.[3] He later earned a full scholarship under head coach Herm Edwards.[4] Hatch is married.[5]
Professional wrestling career
WWE (2025–present)
Hatch signed with WWE as part of its recruitment of collegiate athletes and began training at the WWE Performance Center.[6]
He began competing under the ring name Tate Wilder and appeared on WWE's developmental brand WWE Evolve.[7]
On the March 19, 2025 Wilder would make his Evolve debut teaming with Drako Knox in a tag team match, where they were defeated by Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe after Knox was pinned following a double-team maneuver.[8] On the October 1, 2025, episode of Evolve, Wilder defeated Edris Enofe in singles competition.[9] On the October 15, 2025, at Evolve Succession, Wilder defeated Brooks Jensen in a bullrope match.[10] On October 29, 2025, Wilder competed in a three-way match against Laredo Kid and Marcus Mathers, which was won by Wilder.[11] He continued to make appearances on Evolve throughout late 2025 and early 2026.[12] On March 25, 2026, Wilder would defeat Kai Kavari.[13] On April 22, 2026, Wilder teamed with Luca Crusifino in a tag team match, where they were defeated by Kam Hendrix and Harley Riggins.[14]
On April 28, 2026, Wilder made his NXT debut saving Sean Legacy and EK Prosper following an attack from BirthRight (Lexis King, Charlie Dempsey, Uriah Connors and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo).[15]
References
- ^ a b "Sprouts Hometown Hero: Case Hatch". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ Haller, Doug (September 16, 2021). "Arizona State's early offensive MVP is … the fullback? Case Hatch is bringing back a proud tradition" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Case Hatch - Football". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ "ASU's Herm Edwards surprises walk-on LB Case Hatch with full scholarship". Arizona Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ "Arizona State linebacker Case Hatch's journey". The Athletic. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ "WWE announces NIL athletes including Arizona State athletes". Cronkite News. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ "Former Sun Devil Case Hatch joins WWE". Burn City Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ Vetter, Chris (March 19, 2025). "WWE Evolve results (3/19): Vetter's review of Luca Crusifino vs. Javier Bernal". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ "WWE Evolve results (10/1)". PW Torch. October 2, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ Vetter, Chris (October 15, 2025). "WWE Evolve results (10/15): Vetter's review of Succession". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ Vetter, Chris (October 29, 2025). "WWE Evolve results (10/29): Vetter's review of Laredo Kid vs. Marcus Mathers vs. Tate Wilder". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ Vetter, Chris (November 19, 2025). "WWE Evolve results (11/19)". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ "WWE Evolve results (3/25)". PW Torch. March 26, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ Hall, Kevin (April 22, 2026). "Hall's WWE Evolve Review 4.22.26". 411Mania. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ^ "Sean Legacy Returns From Ankle Injury, Evolve's Tate Wilder Appears On 4/28 WWE NXT". Fightful. Retrieved May 5, 2026.