Out of nowhere, WWE surprised everyone by launching their WWE independent development program, also known as the WWE ID program.
The promotion has specially launched this program for the individual indie wrestlers and improved the tie with the independent wrestling scene.
The program provides financial support, more exposure, and a clear roadmap for indie wrestlers and academics to get into the WWE system.
Be with us as we explain to you the various details about the WWE ID program and the first 3 signees.
WWE ID Program Details & OverviewÂ
The WWE ID Program has been specially launched by WWE to create new opportunities and paths for wrestling schools and individual indie wrestlers across the United States.
With the help of this program, the indie wrestlers can integrate themselves into the WWE development center and become the future superstars in the wrestling industry.
Key Motos of WWE ID
Following are the key motos of the WWE Independent Development Program:
1) Collaborating with independent wrestling schools
WWE ID has partnered with five wrestling schools, which are: Reality of Wrestling (Houston), Knock Pro Academy (Los Angeles), Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center (Concord), Black and Brave Academy (Davenport), and The Nightmare Factory (Atlanta).
This collaboration will help WWE get new talents, while the schools will get more facilities from WWE and exposure.
2) Scouting of Indie Wrestlers and Support
WWE ID does scouting of talented indie wrestlers who have the ability to become big names in the wrestling industry and provides them with financial support and other facilities.
The first three prospects of the WWE Independent Development Program are revealed; checkout them below:
WWE ID First 3 signingsÂ
WWE has already booked these three talents for the ID program, which are as follows:
1) Zayda Steel
#WWEID welcomes @ZaydaSteel
— WWE ID (@WWEID) November 7, 2024
Scouted From: Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW)
Hometown: Washington D.C. pic.twitter.com/GaEIuMy8nJ
Zayda is also known as The Real Deal in the wrestling world. She has been scouted by WWE from Combat Zone Wrestling.
She had two years of experience in professional wrestling, and her inclusion in the Japan Marigold promotion has helped her gain recognition worldwide.
2) Bryce Donovan
Donovan was scouted from Wrestling Open; he already has 8 years of experience in the indie wrestling scene.
He got huge recognition when he faced MJF in AEW, and this was the primary reason for WWE selecting him for their program.
3) Cappuccino Jones
#WWEID welcomes @coldbrewjones!
— WWE ID (@WWEID) November 8, 2024
Scouted From: This Is Wrestling
Hometown: Coffeyville, KS pic.twitter.com/ZsPgXxHYU8
Jones has competed in Ring of Honor and has been selected from the This is Wrestling Academy.
“The Froggy Brew” and “The Decafinator” are some of his wrestling nicknames. He is famous for his fast moves in wrestling.
WWE Independent Development Program VisionÂ
The main vision of WWE to launch this independent development program was to improve their talent development by including the independent wrestlers in their talent pipeline.
With financial support and facilities for the indie wrestlers, WWE is aiming to improve their bonds in the independent wrestling scene.
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In the coming days, WWE will sign more prospects in their ID program and improve the lives of indie wrestlers through their talent development centers.
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