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Sam Holloway Says His WWE ID Program Deal Has Ended
Sam “Hardway” Holloway has confirmed that his time in WWE’s ID Program has ended after two years.
He shared the news on X on Monday and thanked the program for its experiences, opportunities and lessons.
Holloway is an independent wrestler who has competed on WWE EVOLVE and for other wrestling promotions.
WWE introduced the talent-scouting program for the independent wrestling scene in October 2024.
His departure follows recent exits by Laynie Luck and Marcus Mathers.
Holloway has not said what he plans to do next.
Sam “Hardway” Holloway said his time in WWE’s ID Program has ended.
He announced the news on X on Monday, October 12, and thanked the program for two years of experiences and opportunities.
Holloway said he was grateful for the experience and excited for what comes next.
His immediate plans after leaving the program were not announced.
WWE introduced its talent-scouting system on the independent wrestling scene in October 2024.
- Who
- Sam “Hardway” Holloway, an independent wrestler.
- What
- He announced that his WWE ID Program deal had ended.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Where
- He announced it on X.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
WWE introduced its talent-scouting system on the independent scene.
Holloway scored a singles victory on WWE EVOLVE against CJ Valor.
Holloway won an EVOLVE four-on-four team gauntlet match alongside Marcus Mathers, It's GAL, and Aaron Rourke.
Holloway announced that his time in the WWE ID Program had ended.
- Program tenure
- Two years
- Announcement date
- October 12, 2026
- Platform
- X
- Recent EVOLVE singles result
- Victory over CJ Valor on June 20
- EVOLVE team match
- Four-on-four gauntlet victory on July 17
What people are saying
My time in the WWE ID Program has come to an end.
Thank you for an incredible two years filled with unforgettable experiences, opportunities, and lessons that will stay with me throughout my career.
Posts on X
My time in the WWE ID Program has come to an end. Thank you for an incredible two years filled with unforgettable experiences, opportunities, and lessons that will stay with me throughout my career. I’m beyond grateful for this chapter, but even more excited for what’s ahead.
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