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WWE ID Talent Reportedly Barred From Using Indie Names Moving Forward

May 22, 2026 | Posted by Yash Mittal
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WWE ID talents will reportedly no longer be able to use their indie names.

According to Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net, sources indicate that independent wrestlers who have been signed to a WWE ID deal by the promotion will not be able to use their indie names moving forward. They’d have to use their ID names for all appearances in the future.

Below is the list of ID’d indie wrestlers and their WWE ID names:

Notorious Mimi: Sloane Jacobs
Aricia Demia: Anya Rune
Starboy Charlie: Chazz “Starboy” Hall, who is also the reigning ID Champion.
Jariel Rivera: Santi Rivera
Jimmy House: CJ Valor
Mike Cunningham: Max Abrams