WWE ID and WWE NIL

WWE Independent Development
AcronymWWE ID
Founder(s)Paul "Triple H" Levesque
Gabe Sapolsky
Owner(s)TKO Group Holdings
ParentWWE
SisterWWE Next in Line
WebsiteOfficial website
WWE Next in Line
AcronymWWE NIL
Founder(s)Vince McMahon
Paul "Triple H" Levesque
Owner(s)TKO Group Holdings
ParentWWE
SisterWWE Independent Development
WebsiteOfficial website

WWE Independent Development (WWE ID) and WWE Next in Line (WWE NIL) are developmental systems created by American professional wrestling promotion WWE in the 2020s.[1] The programs support the training and development of athletes at certain wrestling schools, wrestling promotions, and colleges.

On December 2, 2021, WWE established the WWE NIL program, which exclusively supports college athletes who decide to train as wrestlers.

WWE ID was launched on October 29, 2024 to develop and support the training of independent professional 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

Prior to the 2020s, WWE had used 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) among others. In 2010, WWE established NXT as an in-house televised developmental brand, which became the major pathway to the promotion's main roster.

In 2021, WWE established the WWE Next in Line (WWE NIL) program, which exclusively supports U.S.-based college athletes who decide to train as wrestlers. The program was launched as an extension of NCAA-approved name, image, and likeness policies.

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), Black and Brave Academy (run by Seth Rollins and Marek Brave), Nightmare Factory (run by Cody Rhodes), Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center, and KnokX Pro Academy (run by Rikishi). On November 9, Fightful reported that Timothy Thatcher had been signed as the WWE ID trainer.[5]

WWE ID prospects

Men's division

Ring name Real name Notes
Aaron Roberts[6] Unknown Scouted from Memphis Wrestling
Aaron Rourke[7] Aaron Rourke Scouted from Create A Pro Wrestling Academy and Beyond Wrestling
Brad Baylor[8] Brad Baylor Scouted from Wrestling Open
Bryce Donovan[9] Bryce Donovan Scouted from Wrestling Open
Cappuccino Jones[10] Unknown Scouted from This Is Wrestling
Freedom Ramsey[11] Unknown Scouted from City Championship Wrestling
Ice Williams[12] DeJon Williams Scouted from Reality of Wrestling and Future Stars of Wrestling
It's Gal[13] Gal Barkay Scouted from Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center and Wrestling Open
Jack Summit[14] Jack Summit Scouted from Game Changer Wrestling
Jackson Drake[15] Jackson Drake Scouted from Fire Star Pro Wrestling
Jordan Oasis[16] Unknown Scouted from Future Stars of Wrestling
Marcus Mathers[17] Marc Mattiacci Scouted from Game Changer Wrestling
Ricky Smokes[18] Unknown Scouted from Chaotic Wrestling
Sam Hardway Holloway[19] Samuel Hettich Scouted from International Wrestling Cartel
Sean Legacy[20] Sean Rossini Scouted from Pro Wrestling Revolution and Pro Wrestling Noah

Women's division

Ring name Real name Notes
Kylie Rae[21] Briana Rae Sparrey Scouted from Freelance Wrestling
Zara Zakher[22] Zara Zakher Scouted from Millenium Pro Wrestling
Zayda Steel[23] Zayda Steel Scouted from Combat Zone Wrestling
Zoe Sager[24] Zoe Sager Scouted from Northern Crown Wrestling

WWE NIL prospects

Source: [25]

Men's division

Ring name Real name Notes
Adam Berghorst Adam Berghorst Scouted from Indiana State University
Cameron Jones Cameron Jones Scouted from University of Cincinnati
Carlos Aviles Carlos Aviles Scouted from The Ohio State University
Case Hatch Case Hatch Scouted from Arizona State University
Cohlton Schultz Cohlton Schultz Scouted from Arizona State University
Dee Beckwith Dee Beckwith Scouted from University of Kentucky
Desmond Coleman Desmond Coleman Scouted from Liberty University
Greg Kerkvliet Daniel Gregory Clifton Kerkvliet Jr. Scouted from Penn State
Jeremy Cody Jeremy Cody Scouted from University of Miami
John Krahn John Krahn Scouted from Portland State University
Jon Seaton Jon Seaton Scouted from Elon University
Josh Pearcy Josh Pearcy Scouted from Rice University
KeShaun Moore KeShaun Moore Scouted from Hampton University
Landon Jackson Landon Jackson Scouted from University of Arkansas
Lucas Davison Lucas Davison Scouted from University of Michigan
Luke Ford Luke Ford Scouted from University of Illinois
Maliq Carr Maliq Carr Scouted from Michigan State University
Mason Parris Mason Mark Parris Scouted from University of Michigan
Momen Zahid Momen Zahid Scouted from College of William & Mary
Nick Dawkins Nick Dawkins Scouted from Penn State
Otoniel Badjana Otoniel Badjana Scouted from University of Pittsburgh
Ruben Banks Ruben Banks Scouted from University of Arkansas
Slane Glover Slane Glover Scouted from The Ohio State University
Stephen Buchanan Stephen Buchanan Scouted from University of Oklahoma
Turner Washington Turner Washington Scouted from Arizona State University
Zachary Knighton-Ward Zachary Knighton-Ward Scouted from Hofstra University

Women's division

Ring name Real name Notes
Abby Jacobs Abby Jacobs Scouted from University of South Alabama
Alexandra Jaksec Alexandra Jaksec Scouted from University of Mary Washington
Ali Mattox Ali Mattox Scouted from Ole Miss
Alia Armstrong Alia Armstrong Scouted from Louisiana State University
Aleeya Hutchins Aleeya Hutchins Scouted from Wake Forest University
Chandler Hayden Chandler Olivia Hayden Scouted from University of Tennessee
Darci Khan Darci Khan Scouted from Howard University
Ericka Link Ericka Link Scouted from Elon University
Grace Stephens Grace Stephens Scouted from Monmouth University
Haley Cavinder Haley Cavinder Scouted from University of Miami
Hanna Cavinder Hanna Cavinder Scouted from University of Miami
Jaiden Fields Jaiden Fields Scouted from University of Georgia
Kali Terza Kali Terza Scouted from Kennesaw State University
Lexi Gordon Lexi Gordon Scouted from Duke University
Mady Aulbach Mady Aulbach Scouted from Youngstown State University
Masai Russell Masai Russell Scouted from University of Kentucky
Mikala Hall Mikala Hall Scouted from Central Michigan University
Rachel Glenn Rachel Symone Glenn Scouted from University of South Carolina
Riley White Riley White Scouted from University of Alabama
Skyla Schulte Skyla Schulte Scouted from Michigan State University
Tori Ortiz Tori Ortiz Scouted from Oklahoma State University
Tyanna Omazic Tyanna Omazic Scouted from University of Miami

WWE NIL alumni

Name Signed with WWE? Notes
A.J. Ferrari No Scouted from Oklahoma State University
Removed from the WWE NIL program after being charged with felony sexual battery
Bayley Humphrey Yes Scouted from Baylor University
Currently performing on WWE LFG tapings under her real name
Dalton Wagner No Scouted from University of Arkansas
Currently signed to the National Football League
Derrian Gobourne Yes Scouted from Auburn University
Currently performing on NXT house shows under her real name
Gable Steveson Yes Scouted from University of Minnesota
Released by WWE on May 3, 2024
Glen Logan No Scouted from Louisiana State University
Currently signed to the United Football League
Joe Spivak Yes Scouted from Northwestern University
Currently assigned to the NXT brand under the ring name "Tank Ledger"
Isaac Odugbesan Yes Scouted from University of Alabama
Currently assigned to the NXT brand under the ring name "Oba Femi"
Isaiah Iton No Scouted from Rutgers University
Currently signed to the National Football League
Peyton Prussin Yes Scouted from Life University
Currently assigned to the NXT brand under the ring name "Kendal Grey"
Sirena Linton Yes Scouted from University of Arkansas
Currently training at the WWE Performance Center
Thunder Keck Yes Scouted from Stanford University
Performed on NXT Level Up under the ring name "Shiloh Hill"

References

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  2. ^ Aguilar, Matthew (2024-10-30). "WWE Reveals Details and First Independent Schools for WWE ID". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
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  6. ^ Jeremy Lambert (November 18, 2024). "Aaron Roberts Announced As WWE ID Prospect". Fightful. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Jeremy Lambert (November 14, 2024). "Aaron Rourke Announced As WWE ID Prospect". Fightful. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  8. ^ Jeremy Lambert (November 14, 2024). "Brad Baylor Announced As WWE ID Prospect". Fightful. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  9. ^ WWE ID (November 7, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @BryceDShook Scouted From: Wrestling Open Hometown: Long Beach, NY". X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  10. ^ WWE ID (November 7, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @coldbrewjones! Scouted From: This Is Wrestling Hometown: Coffeyville, KS". X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Jeremy Lambert (November 22, 2024). "WWE ID Prospect Revealed At City Championship Wrestling". Fightful. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  12. ^ WWE ID (November 12, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @IceWilliams Scouted From: Future Stars Of Wrestling (FSW) Hometown: Long Beach, CA". X. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  13. ^ WWE ID (November 10, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @justgal_ Scouted From: Wrestling Open Hometown: Mt. Olympus". X. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  14. ^ WWE ID (November 8, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @JackCartwheel Scouted From: Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) Hometown: Sacramento, CA". X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  15. ^ Jeremy Lambert (November 14, 2024). "Jackson Drake Announced As WWE ID Prospect". Fightful. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  16. ^ Jeremy Lambert (November 24, 2024). "WWE ID Prospect Scouted Out Of Future Stars Of Wrestling Announced". Fightful. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  17. ^ WWE ID (November 9, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @MarcusMathers1 Scouted From: Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) Hometown: Philadelphia PA". X. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  18. ^ "Ricky Smokes Announced As WWE ID Prospect". Fightful. November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  19. ^ WWE ID (November 9, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @SamHHolloway Scouted From: International Wrestling Cartel (IWC) Hometown: Akron, OH". X. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  20. ^ WWE ID (November 8, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @Sean_Legacy1 Scouted From: Pro Wrestling Revolution/NOAH Tryout Hometown: Augusta, Georgia". X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  21. ^ "WWE ID Prospect Revealed At Freelance Wrestling". Fightful. November 21, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  22. ^ WWE ID (November 8, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @zarazakher Scouted From: Millenium Pro Wrestling (MPW) Hometown: San Diego, CA". X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  23. ^ WWE ID (November 7, 2024). "#WWEID welcomes @ZaydaSteel Scouted From: Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) Hometown: Washington D.C." X. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  24. ^ Jeremy Lambert (November 17, 2024). "Zoe Sager Announced As WWE ID Prospect". Fightful. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  25. ^ "WWE NIL". WWE Recruit. Retrieved November 9, 2024.

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