WWE has officially unveiled the complete list of signings for its new Independent Development (ID) program, designed to provide a clear pathway for independent wrestlers to join the promotion. The program has already seen several exciting signings, with more expected in the coming weeks.
On November 7th, it announced Zayda Steel from Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) as the first signing. Later that night, WWE ID also announced Bryce Donovan from Wrestling Open and ‘Cold Brew’ Cappuccino Jones from This Is Wrestling as new signings.
#WWEID welcomes @coldbrewjones!
— WWE ID (@WWEID) November 8, 2024
Scouted From: This Is Wrestling
Hometown: Coffeyville, KS pic.twitter.com/ZsPgXxHYU8
All three signees are highly skilled with strong indie backgrounds. With WWE’s training and support, they are sure to become big stars. This week’s Reality of Wrestling event will unveil another prospect. Social media hints that 20 stars have joined the project.
#WWEID welcomes @ZaydaSteel
— WWE ID (@WWEID) November 7, 2024
Scouted From: Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW)
Hometown: Washington D.C. pic.twitter.com/GaEIuMy8nJ
Following the announcement of Cappuccino Jones as the day’s final signing, fans are eagerly anticipating further announcements and eager to witness the growth of these new talents under WWE’s guidance.
#WWEID welcomes @BryceDShook
— WWE ID (@WWEID) November 7, 2024
Scouted From: Wrestling Open
Hometown: Long Beach, NY pic.twitter.com/i0LKpI2PUH
CM Punk welcomes three new WWE ID signings
CM Punk has always been supportive of young stars, especially those in NXT. He frequently interacts with them, giving advice and visiting the WWE Performance Center over the past year. So, when the news of new signings broke, Punk wasted no time in reacting.
CM Punk welcomes the three new WWE ID prospects❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/nefVihlqha
— Monty AEW/WWE (@montyaewwwe) November 8, 2024
He quickly took to Instagram to welcome the three new faces. For Zayda Steel, he wrote, “Welcome to the program.” For Bryce Donovan, he shared, “Has been ID’d.” For Cappuccino Jones, Punk introduced a playful twist by stating, “Freshly brewed, freshly ID’d.”
