WWE ID SCHOOLS

Last Modified Mar 19, 2025 08:00 GMT
WWE ID SCHOOLS
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WWE is one of the biggest wrestling promotions in the world. Founded in 1953 as Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC), it was operated as a Northeastern territory under the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). It split from the NWA in 1963 and rebranded as the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). The organization briefly rejoined the NWA in the 1970s before changing its name to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1979. By 1983, it had cut ties with the NWA for good. Nearly two decades later, a legal dispute with the World Wildlife Fund led to another rebranding in 2002, when the company officially became World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

The promotion runs two major touring brands - RAW and SmackDown. Its developmental system includes NXT and Evolve. Both systems run from the WWE Performance Centre situated in Orlando, Florida. Its global presence extends to a billion homes, with 30 global languages. The global corporate headquarters of WWE is located in Stamford, Connecticut. It also has several offices located throughout the world in cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, and Munich.

What is WWE ID SCHOOL?

WWE ID Schools are a select group of top-tier independent wrestling academies in the United States that have earned official recognition from WWE. As part of the WWE Independent Development™ (WWE ID) system, these schools provide high-level training and direct pathways for aspiring talent. They benefit from WWE’s developmental resources, mentorship, and support, helping students refine their skills and position themselves for a potential future in WWE.

List of WWE ID Schools

The initial schools and promotions under WWE ID included Reality of Wrestling, Black and Brave Academy, Nightmare Factory, Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center, and KnokX Pro Academy. Timothy Thatcher has been assigned as a trainer for WWE ID, as per Fightful.

WWE ID Schools OwnersLocation
Black and Brave Wrestling AcademySeth Rolins & Marek BraveDavenport, Iowa, USA
Elite Pro Wrestling Training CenterScott Reed & Mike HollowConcord, New Hampshire, USA
KnokX Pro Entertainment & AcademyRikishi & Reno ‘Black Pearl’ Anoa’iVan Nuys, California, USA
Nightmare FactoryCody Rhodes & Q.T. MarshallMcDonough, Georgia, USA
Reality of WrestlingBooker T & Sharmell HuffmanTexas City, Texas, USA

WWE ID Prospects

Men's Division

Here are the rising talents from the Men's Division in WWE ID:

Ring nameReal namePromotions
Aaron RourkeAaron RourkeScouted from Create A Pro Wrestling Academy and Beyond Wrestling
Brad BaylorBrad BaylorScouted from Wrestling Open
Bryce DonovanBryce DonovanScouted from Wrestling Open
Cappuccino JoneUnknownScouted from This Is Wrestling
Ice WilliamsDeJon WilliamsScouted from Reality of Wrestling and Future Stars of Wrestling
It's GalGal BarkayScouted from Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center and Wrestling Open
Jack CartwheelJack SummitScouted from Game Changer Wrestling
Jackson DrakeJackson DrakeScouted from Fire Star Pro Wrestling
Marcus MathersMarc MattiacciScouted from Game Changer Wrestling
Ricky SmokesUnknownScouted from Chaotic Wrestling
Sam Hardway HollowaySamuel HettichScouted from International Wrestling Cartel
Sean LegacySean RossiniScouted from Pro Wrestling Revolution and Pro Wrestling Noah

Women's Division

These superstars are prospects in the Women's Division of WWE ID:

Ring nameReal nameNotes
Zara ZakherGabi CrumpScouted from Millenium Pro Wrestling
Zayda SteelZayda SteelScouted from Combat Zone Wrestling

FAQs WWE ID SCHOOLS

A. WWE launched the WWE ID program on October 29, 2024, to develop and support the training of independent wrestlers.

A. To be a WWE wrestler, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma.

A. To join WWE wrestling school, apply through the WWE Recruit Portal, attend a tryout if invited, and train at the WWE Performance Center if selected.

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