WWE Launches New Independent Development Program

WWE has officially launched a new developmental program called WWE ID (WWE Independent Development™), aimed at nurturing up-and-coming independent wrestlers and strengthening the independent wrestling ecosystem. The initiative provides a pathway for these talents to potentially join WWE, offering enhanced training and mentorship opportunities at select wrestling schools, including Booker T's Reality of Wrestling and Cody Rhodes' Nightmare Factory. WWE ID will designate certain independent schools as partners and will support identified prospects with financial aid and access to top-tier training facilities. This program builds on WWE's previous NIL initiative from 2021, emphasizing the company's commitment to developing talent outside its traditional recruitment methods. Fans will have the chance to follow the journeys of these prospects through curated content on WWE's platforms. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul