Another departure from WWE ID program

Another WWE ID prospect has announced their departure from the program.

Bryce Donovan revealed on social media today that he is no longer part of WWE ID or the WWE Evolve roster. He competed in a title match on Wednesday’s Evolve Succession special, losing to Evolve Champion Jackson Drake.

In his announcement today, Donovan thanked everyone in WWE ID and gave a special shoutout to Sean “X-Pac” Waltman — who has been helping coach the ID recruits.

“Finale. I will no longer be with WWE ID or Evolve,” Donovan announced. “Thanks for the good time everyone. Learned a lot especially from @TheRealXPac who’s the best coach anyone could ask for. I’ll let you know what’s happening next when I decide or maybe I won’t idk yet.”

The ID program launched one year ago as a way to provide indie talent with financial and other developmental support while giving WWE the option to sign them to NXT full-time down the line. Zayda Steel, Kylie Rae, Zara Zakher, Aaron Roberts, Ice Williams, and Jordan Oasis are among those who have departed WWE ID recently either by choice or not having their contracts renewed.

These departures do not mean that WWE ID is ending. The company is hyping that new ID prospects will be unveiled soon.

Donovan was one of the first ID signees announced last year. Trained at the Create-A-Pro Academy, he has experience on the Northeast indies and competed on AEW Dark in the past.

Kris Statlander match set for Beyond Wrestling show

Beyond Wrestling has revealed Kris Statlander’s opponent for their New Year’s Eve show.

The AEW star returns to Beyond at Heavy Lies The Crown in Worcester, Massachusetts on Tuesday, December 31. It’s been announced that Statlander will face Bryce Donovan — a WWE ID prospect — at the show. Donovan will be managed by AEW’s Mark Sterling.

Heavy Lies The Crown is taking place from the White Eagle in Worcester and will stream live via IndependentWrestling.TV.

Statlander and Donovan were both trained at the Create A Pro Wrestling Academy, which is owned by Brian Myers and Pat Buck.

Before signing with AEW in 2019, Statlander regularly competed for Beyond Wrestling. She still has infrequent indie matches while with AEW, and this will be her second time wrestling for Beyond in 2024.

In AEW, Statlander is looking to get another shot at TBS Champion Mercedes Mone after coming up short at Full Gear.

Donovan was among the first wrestlers announced for the WWE ID development program. He’s made appearances as an enhancement talent for AEW/ROH in the past.