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October 29, 2024Ā ā WWE today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind developmental program designed to provide up-and-coming independent wrestlers a pathway to a potential career in WWE. The program will be calledĀ WWE ID, short for WWE Independent Developmentā¢.Ā
āWWE ID is the latest in our efforts to identify and support the journey of up-and-coming wrestlers, in turn raising the profile of and strengthening the independent wrestling ecosystem,ā said WWE Chief Content Officer Paul āTriple Hā Levesque.Ā Ā
Following the 2021 launch of WWEās NIL program,Ā WWE IDĀ has been constructed to support independent wrestling prospects and wrestling schools with world-class training, development and mentorship.Ā
Under the program, WWE will provide prominent independent wrestling schools with theĀ WWE IDĀ official designation, with the goal of providing new trainees and existing talent at these select institutions with enhanced developmental opportunities. Booker Tās Reality of Wrestling (Houston), Cody Rhodesā Nightmare Factory (Atlanta), Seth Rollinsā Black and Brave Academy (Davenport, Iowa), Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center (Concord, N.H.) and KnokX Pro Academy (Los Angeles) are the firstĀ WWE IDĀ independent wrestling schools to earn the official designation.Ā Ā Ā
Additionally,Ā WWE IDĀ will identify top independent wrestling prospects with an officialĀ WWE IDĀ āprospectā designation and support their developmental journey by providing financial opportunity and assisting with training, mentorship and development, including access to world-class facilities, best-in-class ring training, athletic trainers and more.Ā WWE IDĀ will give fans the opportunity to follow the paths of these standout prospects on the independent wrestling scene through curated, behind-the-scenes content, as well as highlights and matches showcased across WWEās social platforms.Ā Ā Ā
To learn more aboutĀ WWE IDĀ and WWEās recruiting process, please visitĀ recruit.wwe.com.Ā Ā
ā” Latest Update on WWE ID Launch: Details Revealed on What It EntailsĀ WWE has officially launched its āWWE IDā program, as we reported earlier this morning on WrestlingHe [...]
ā Ben Jordan Kerin Oct 29, 2024 07:44PM
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