WWE just made a huge announcement. This notification involves Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and Booker T.
WWE has been actively developing several young athletes to become the superstars of tomorrow. This was why the promotion launched NXT several years ago. This decision proved a massive success, and the show became a breeding ground for stars looking to make a name for themselves.
Over the years, NXT has produced several main-event-calibre stars like Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, and Gunther. Capitalizing on its success, the Stamford-based promotion launched its NIL program to allow several college athletes to become WWE Superstars.
Now, it looks like WWE is taking this a step further. The company announced on social media that it is launching a WWE ID program to help independent wrestlers and wrestling schools by providing a pathway to the WWE. The first schools to get the official WWE ID designation will be Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling, Cody Rhodes’ Nightmare Factory, Seth Rollins’ Black and Brave Academy, Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center, and KnokX Pro Academy.
“WWE has launched @WWEID, a first-of-its-kind developmental program designed to provide up-and-coming independent wrestlers a pathway to a potential career in WWE,” the announcement on X noted.
QT Marshall reveals what Cody Rhodes tells his Nightmare Factory trainees
Cody Rhodes launched Nightmare Factory a couple of years ago to train aspiring wrestlers. The school is run and operated by Cody and QT Marshall.
During an interview on the Keepin’ It 100 podcast, QT revealed that the American Nightmare asks his students on the first day who their favorite wrestler is before telling them to treat every person they meet as their favorite wrestler.
“I love the idea that our class is taught by Cody. Especially Day One. I’m gonna give away some secrets. When he starts training he asks you ‘Who is your favorite wrestler?’. Then Cody would say ‘I want you to treat every person you meet in wrestling as your favorite. And if you do that it will go a long way for your career,” Marshall said.
It will be interesting to see more schools get a chance to be involved in the WWE ID program.
Edited by Angana Roy
