Fast-rising heavyweight prospect Bobby Lashley (5-0 MMA, 1-0 SF), a former WWE and TNA "professional wrestler" who's posted an undefeated MMA record, is likely to earn a spot on the upcoming "Strikeforce: Nashville" event.

Sources close to the organization told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that Strikeforce officials plan to book the fighter for the April 17 card.

No opponent has been determined, though an announcement could come within the next week.

With three title fights already booked for the CBS-televised card, Lashley is expected to be part of the night's preliminary card. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker recently told MMAjunkie.com that a fourth fight could be shown via delay on the CBS broadcast, time permitting. Sources said the Lashley fight is expected be that featured bout.

"Strikeforce: Nashville" takes place at Bridgestone Arena (formerly known as the Sommet Center) in Nashville, Tenn., airs live at 9 p.m. ET (tape delayed on the West Coast).

Lashley, a two-time NAIA national wrestling champion who also competed for the U.S. Army, made his Strikeforce debut in January and stopped UFC veteran Wes Sims via strikes midway through the first round. Prior to the promotional debut, he cut his teeth in smaller promotions while picking up wins over the likes of Jason Guida, Mike Cook and Bob Sapp.