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AEW/WWE
In 2024, WWE announced the ID program where they signed independent talent to create opportunities and a gateway to the Performance Center.
One WWE ID star who left the program and went on to sign AEW in 2026 is Zayda Steel.
Recently, there have been ID talent who announced their departure from the program and could lead to others coming over to All Elite Wrestling in the near future.
Here are four more former WWE ID stars to potentially sign with AEW.
Laynie Luck
In November 2025, Laynie Luck won the vacant WWE ID Women’s Championship and became the latest star part of the program.
Since then, Luck has become a regular part of the WWE Evolve brand as well.
While still working on the independent scene, Luck went on to hold the WWE ID Women’s Title for 11 months until she recently lost the gold to Monica Monroe. Following this loss, it was revealed that Luck had not renewed her WWE ID deal.
Now that she is free, Luck could be an ideal fit with All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor where she has what it takes to follow in the footsteps of Zayda Steel.
Sam Holloway
Another recent WWE ID departure that could make their way to AEW is Sam Holloway.
Standing at 6’9″ and weighing 264 pounds, Holloway stood out from the rest of the pack in the WWE ID program.
The WWE ID star has also been a regular part of WWE Evolve as well as continuing to work on the indies.
Considering his size and stature, Holloway could become a featured talent in a place like AEW or ROH in the coming months.
Cappuccino Jones
One of the first names that became part of the WWE ID program was Cappuccino Jones.
With his unique look and charisma, Jones gained the spotlight in a hurry as part of the program and the WWE Evolve brand.
Cappuccino also made history by becoming the first ever WWE ID Men’s Champion.
After announcing his WWE ID contract expired, Cappuccino Jones could be a real difference maker in either AEW and ROH moving forward.
Marcus Mathers
At 22 years old, Marcus Mathers were among the youngest stars to sign to the WWE ID program.
Over the past two years, Mathers has gained a great deal of exposure by continuing to work on the independent scene and on the WWE Evolve brand.
Mathers was one of the latest names to see his WWE ID deal expire and is now a free agent.
With his agility, athleticism and in-ring ability, Mathers feels like a fitting addition to the AEW roster where he can get over and get reps on a major platform moving forward.
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