Wrestlers Departed WWE I.D. Development Program
Cappuccino Jones and Santi Rivera are among the latest talent to leave the wrestling initiative.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Wrestling
Cappuccino Jones and Santi Rivera have officially exited the WWE I.D. program. Other wrestlers, including Laynie Luck, Sam Holloway, and Marcus Mathers, have also departed the development initiative.
Why it matters
The program serves as a development framework for independent talent, and departures signal shifting rosters within the developmental ecosystem. These exits impact the immediate availability of these wrestlers for WWE-affiliated events and television.
Cappuccino Jones held the WWE I.D. Men's Championship for a total of 234 days. Santi Rivera, who is 24 years old, began his wrestling career in 2021.
The players
Cappuccino Jones
He is a professional wrestler and the current Reality of Wrestling Texas Champion who previously held the WWE I.D. Men's Championship.
Santi Rivera
He is a 24-year-old professional wrestler who has competed for promotions including Beyond Wrestling and Create A Pro.
Laynie Luck
She is a professional wrestler who is among the talents that have recently departed the WWE I.D. program.
Sam Holloway
He is a professional wrestler identified as one of the athletes leaving the WWE I.D. developmental initiative.
Marcus Mathers
He is a professional wrestler who has exited the WWE I.D. program alongside other independent talent.
The details
The departures include Cappuccino Jones, the current Reality of Wrestling Texas Champion, and Santi Rivera, who has previously competed for organizations like Beyond Wrestling and Create A Pro. These exits follow a period of participation in the WWE I.D. developmental system, which aims to provide a pathway for independent wrestlers.
Timeline
Santi Rivera began his wrestling career in 2021.
Cappuccino Jones held the championship from August 2025 until March 2026.
The wrestlers departed the WWE I.D. program on October 13, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The departure of these athletes from the WWE I.D. program disrupts the current talent development landscape and alters the developmental pipeline for the upcoming season. These roster changes shift the competitive balance for independent promotions that rely on these wrestlers for their future programming.
These departures mean that fans will likely see these wrestlers return to independent promotions or seek opportunities outside the WWE I.D. ecosystem. Future event bookings for companies like Reality of Wrestling and Beyond Wrestling will now need to account for the immediate availability of these performers.
The takeaway
The exit of these wrestlers highlights the volatile nature of developmental talent pipelines in professional wrestling. Fans and independent promoters should monitor the future booking schedules of these individuals as they resume their careers outside the WWE I.D. structure.
Further reading
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