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The first three prospects for WWE’s new indie wrestling development program revealed

Aaron Rift

Last week, WWE announced the launch of a new indie wrestling development program. On Thursday night, WWE announced the first three prospects…

Zayda Steel: At just 21 years old with two years of experience, Zayda Steel was the first talent announced in WWE’s new ID program. The Arlington, Virginia native was scouted from Combat Zone Wrestling. Steel recently spent nearly five months wrestling in Japan with Marigold, a promotion in partnership with WWE. Steel has also made appearances with MLW, H2O, Beyond, Wrestling Open, and other indie promotions across New England and the Tri-State area.

Bryce Donovan: Trained at the renowned Create-A-Pro Academy, Bryce Donovan has worked in the northeast indie circuit as both a singles competitor and as part of the Shook Crew with his tag partner Bobby Orlando. Donovan was scouted from Wrestling Open and previously wrestled for AEW as enhancement talent.

Cappuccino Jones: Hailing from Coffeyville, Kansas (with roots in Tulsa, Oklahoma), Cappuccino Jones became known for his coffee-themed finishing moves. Jones has wrestled primarily with Oklahoma-based indie promotions with occasional stops in Texas. Jones was scouted through This Is Wrestling.