WWE ID

WWE's Independent Wrestling Program

WWE Independent Development

Industry| Professional wrestling
Founded| October 29, 2024 (2024-10-29)
Founder| WWE

Key people

| Triple H
Gabe Sapolsky
Owners| WWE (TKO Group Holdings)
Website| Official website

WWE Independent Development (WWE ID) is a development system created by American professional wrestling promotion WWE.[1] The program supports the training and development of wrestlers at certain wrestling schools and promotions and offers a pathway to WWE.

WWE ID was launched in October 2024 to develop and support the training of independent professional wrestlers, similar to the promotion's "Next in Line" (NIL) program for college athletes to become wrestlers.[2] The wrestling schools and promotions initially designated under WWE ID are Reality of Wrestling, Black and Brave Academy, Nightmare Factory, Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center, and KnokX Pro Academy.[3][4]

## History

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### Background

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Prior to 2024, WWE have been using several methods to train its future on-screen talent. This included partnering with other promotions to act as developmental territories, including Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), Deep South Wrestling (DSW) and Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). In 2010, WWE established the NXT as a televised developmental brand, which has become a pathway to the promotion's main roster. In 2021, WWE established the "Next in Line" (NIL) program, which exclusively supports U.S. college athletes who decide to train as wrestlers.

In June 2024, WWE trademarked WWE ID and WWE Independent Development with the purpose of organizing and conducting a program to help develop wrestlers. That October, WWE ID was officially announced, which would support the development of independent wrestlers at specified schools or promotions and provide them a pathway to the promotion. The first schools and promotions designated under WWE ID were Reality of Wrestling (run by Booker T), Seth Rollins's Black and Brave Academy, Cody Rhodes's Nightmare Factory, Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center, and KnokX Pro Academy.

## WWE ID prospects

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### Men's division

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Ring name  | Real name  | Notes

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Bryce Donovan[5] | Bryce Donovan |
Cappuccino Jones[6] | Unknown |
Jack Cartwheel[7] | Jack Summit |

### Women's division

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Ring name  | Real name  | Notes

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Zayda Steel[8] | Zayda Steel |
Zara Zakher[9] | Zara Zakher |

## References

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1. ^ "WWE Announces 'WWE ID' Developmental Designation". Wrestling On Fannation. 2024-10-29. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
2. ^ Aguilar, Matthew (2024-10-30). "WWE Reveals Details and First Independent Schools for WWE ID". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
3. ^ Murray, Andy H. (2024-10-29). "WWE Launches New Indie Developmental Program, 'WWE ID'". WhatCulture.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
4. ^ "What is WWE ID aka WWE Independent Development? All you need to know about the new program in the Triple H era". October 29, 2024.
5. ^ WWE ID (November 7, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @BryceDShook Scouted From: Wrestling Open Hometown: Long Beach, NY". X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
6. ^ WWE ID (November 7, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @coldbrewjones! Scouted From: This Is Wrestling Hometown: Coffeyville, KS". X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
7. ^ WWE ID (November 8, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @JackCartwheel Scouted From: Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) Hometown: Sacramento, CA". X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
8. ^ WWE ID (November 7, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @ZaydaSteel Scouted From: Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) Hometown: Washington D.C." X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
9. ^ WWE ID (November 8, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @zarazakher Scouted From: Millenium Pro Wrestling (MPW) Hometown: San Diego, CA". X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.

## External links

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Official website

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History|

* McMahon family
* Capitol Wrestling Corporation
* 1980s boom
* Black Saturday
* WrestleMania I
* Steroids trial
* The Kliq
* Bone Street Krew
* Monday Night Wars
* Montreal Screwjob
* Attitude Era
* The Invasion
* Chris Benoit double-murder and suicide
* PG Era
* New Monday Night Wars
* Wednesday Night Wars
* ThunderDome
* Vince McMahon sex trafficking scandal

Programming|

| Weekly in-ring shows|

* Monday Night Raw
* history
* special episodes
* Friday Night SmackDown
* history
* special episodes
* NXT
* Seasons 1–5
* special episodes
* NXT Level Up
* Speed
* Main Event

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Recap shows|

* Afterburn
* Bottom Line
* This Week in WWE
* Vintage
* Wal3ooha

Seasonal shows
and specials|

* Biography: WWE Legends
* Miz & Mrs.
* Most Wanted Treasures
* Rivals
* Tribute to the Troops
* results

Pay-per-view and
WWE Network events|

* Royal Rumble
* Elimination Chamber
* NXT Stand & Deliver
* WrestleMania
* Backlash
* King of the Ring
* Clash at the Castle
* Money in the Bank
* SummerSlam
* Bash in Berlin
* Bad Blood
* WWE in Saudi Arabia
* Crown Jewel
* Survivor Series
* NXT Deadline

Other|

* Broadcasting rights

Home bases|

* UFC Apex
* WWE Performance Center

Former|

* Amway Center
* Full Sail University
* Tropicana Field
* Yuengling Center

Personnel|

* Hall of Fame
* Former personnel
* A–C
* D–H
* I–M
* N–R
* S–Z

Notable rivalries
and matches|

* André the Giant–Hulk Hogan rivalry
* Bret Hart vs. Tom Magee
* Mankind vs. The Undertaker
* The Streak

Affiliated properties|

* WWE 2K
* WWE Books
* WWE Legacy Department
* WWE Music Group
* Discography
* WWE Network
* Canada
* WWE Studios
* Tapout

Defunct businesses|

* World Bodybuilding Federation
* The World
* WWE Classics on Demand
* WWE Home Video
* WWE Niagara Falls
* WWE Magazine
* WWE Podcast Network
* XFL
* 2001
* 2020

Notable acquisitions|

* American Wrestling Association
* Dragon Gate USA
* Evolve
* Extreme Championship Wrestling
* WWE revival
* Florida Championship Wrestling
* Georgia Championship Wrestling
* Global Wrestling Federation
* Heartland Wrestling Association (video library)
* International Championship Wrestling
* Smoky Mountain Wrestling
* World Championship Wrestling
* history
* Who Killed WCW?
* World Class Championship Wrestling
* World Wrestling Council (video library)

Investments|

* Avid Technology
* Cloud9
* DraftKings
* Drone Racing League
* FloSports
* Marvel Experience
* Phunware
* Premier Lacrosse League
* Tout

Related companies|

| Owners|

* TKO Group Holdings
* Endeavor

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Sister company|

* Ultimate Fighting Championship

Partnerships|

| Current|

* All Japan Pro Wrestling
* Game Changer Wrestling
* Pro Wrestling Noah
* Dream Star Fighting Marigold
* Reality of Wrestling
* Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

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Former|

* AAA
* Deep South Wrestling
* Insane Championship Wrestling
* International Wrestling Association
* Memphis Championship Wrestling
* Michinoku Pro Wrestling
* National Wrestling Alliance
* New Japan Pro-Wrestling
* Ohio Valley Wrestling
* Power Pro Wrestling
* Progress Wrestling
* Smoky Mountain Wrestling
* Super World of Sports
* Ultimate Pro Wrestling
* United States Wrestling Association
* Universal Lucha Libre
* Universal Wrestling Association
* Universal Wrestling Federation
* WAR
* Westside Xtreme Wrestling
* World Wrestling Alliance

Championships|

* Current champions
* Former championships
* Types of championships
* Secondary
* Tag team
* Women's
* World

Accomplishments|

* Diva Search
* Money in the Bank
* Tough Enough
* Awards
* Slammys
* NXT Year-End
* WWE Year-End
* Grand Slam
* Triple Crown
* Battle royals
* André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
* Royal Rumble
* WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal

Tournaments|

* Brawl for All
* Cruiserweight Classic
* Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic
* King of the Ring
* Mae Young Classic
* Mixed Match Challenge
* NXT Breakout Tournament
* Queen of the Ring
* Sam Muchnick Memorial Tournament

Brand extension|

* Raw
* SmackDown
* NXT
* NXT UK
* 205 Live
* ECW
* Draft
* 2002
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* April 2019
* October 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2023
* 2024

International|

* Australia
* Canada
* India
* Mexico
* New Zealand
* Saudi Arabia
* UK

Miscellaneous|

* Attendance records
* Titan Towers
* Women in WWE
* WrestleMania Axxess
* WWE action figures
* LJN Wrestling Superstars
* WWE ID

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