WWE launches new indie wrestling development program

[Chris]

I've heard that name but only in results, never seen him

 

[Leon TrotSky]

I wonder if WWE will encourage TNA to use these guys since its basically the development for the development now

I sure fuckin hope so. There's a gap in the market for a short women's powerhouse ever since Jordynne seems to be on the way out and Zara has got the look

 

[Dale]

(WON) The idea with WWE ID program is that if any wrestler under these deals gets offered a contract by AEW, New Japan, TNA or somebody else, WWE would have a right of first refusal. At that point, WWE can either drop them or sign them to a contract and bring them to Orlando.​

 

[Dale]

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[Chris]

Marcus Mathers is cool, a bit generic so maybe he can get some personality help

 

[Leon TrotSky]

Marcus Mathers is cool, a bit generic so maybe he can get some personality help

Nash said he'd be backstage at NXT right? Maybe he can give the personality transplant like he gave to guys like Jay Lethal

 

[Dale]

In addition to Regal, Fightful Select is reporting that Timothy Thatcher is involved in a coaching or training capacity.

It is said that some more familiar names are expected to be announced in the near future. The report also states that the ID program will extend to current talent on the indies who have been signed to major companies in the past.

The deals that are being announced this week were signed some time ago. Some of the signed talent have worked for AEW and ROH.​

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (@seanrosssapp.bsky.social)

WWE has the right of first refusal on a contract if another company makes an offer. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

bsky.app

So this actually clarifies a bit more.

 

[Dale]

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[Chris]

 

[Dale]

Big Marc getting ID'd and put into the music department ​

 

[Comrade Khan]

pretty sure it's Vaughn Vertigo

wonder how much they promote these companies and shows beyond the initial tweet

My guess is they won't

 

[Dale]

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[Chris]

The girl on the bottom right follows the site on Twitter, I've never seen a match tho lol would be funny if it was her

 

[Dale]

That Richard Holliday name rings a bell​