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Sam Holloway leaves WWE ID program after two years
Sam “Hardway” Holloway has announced that he is no longer part of WWE ID.
The 26-year-old wrestler joined the program in 2024, after beginning his in-ring career in 2022.
WWE ID provides financial and other support to independent wrestlers, but its deals are not full-time contracts.
The program can also offer a potential path to a full-time signing with NXT, and participants may compete on WWE Evolve.
Marcus Mathers and Laynie Luck have also announced departures in the past week, while Monica Monroe, Josiah Jean and Conan Lycan have joined.
Holloway says he is grateful for his experience and plans to continue working, but no specific next step was announced.
Sam “Hardway” Holloway announced that he has left WWE ID, the program for independent wrestlers.
He said his time in the program had ended after two years.
Holloway joined WWE ID in 2024, shortly after it was established.
He thanked the program for the experiences and opportunities and said he was excited for what comes next.
Wrestling Observer reported that Marcus Mathers and Laynie Luck had also announced departures over the past week.
- Who
- Sam “Hardway” Holloway, a professional wrestler.
- What
- He announced that he had left WWE ID after two years.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Holloway joined WWE ID shortly after the program was established.
Holloway announced that his time in WWE ID had come to an end.
- Time in program
- Two years
- Joined WWE ID
- 2024
- Age
- 26
- Training
- Cleveland’s Absolute Intense Wrestling
- Announcement date
- October 12, 2026
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.
I’m beyond grateful for this chapter, but even more excited for what’s ahead.
The work continues and I’m ready to takeover!
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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