The WWE ID program will help talent navigate the "very difficult" independent wrestling scene, according to WWE CCO Paul Levesque. The program has seen WWE partner with several wrestling schools and sign various independent talent as 'prospects.' Thsoe signed will receive access to WWE's Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, as well as training overseen by Dragon Gate USA founder Gabe Sapolsky.
Speaking at the Survivor Series: WarGames post-show press conference Levesque shared how WWE ID will help talent in the difficult, often cutthroat world of independent wrestling.
The independent scene is very difficult. That’s a long hard road. We’re trying to make that easier.
WWE ID will pay attention to the indie talent with the most potential, Levesque added, who will also be financially supported by the program. With that said, WWE ID will not be a permanent role for prospects, whether they show the necessary progress or not.
If somebody is working really hard and busting their ass every week and they are progressing and continuing to grow, they stay in our system until it’s time for them to outgrow that system. If they are not, we’ll make moves and change some people around.
Several talents have already been announced as prospects, with more names expected to be confirmed. Click here to check out SEScoops' hub on the WWE ID program.
