• WWE Hits ID Wrestlers With Major Restriction Under New Policy
WWE has reportedly introduced a major change to its ID program, which was launched in 2024 to create a structured developmental pathway for top independent wrestling prospects.
The initiative was designed to give selected indie talent exposure and guidance under WWE branding while still allowing them to compete on the independent circuit.
However, according to Bodyslam, a new restriction has now been implemented for talents under WWE ID contracts.
Independent wrestlers signed to the program will no longer be allowed to use their established indie ring names during outside appearances. Instead, they will be required to perform under their assigned WWE ID names across all bookings.
The current WWE ID Champion, previously known on the independents as Starboy Charlie, has already undergone this change, being rebranded as Chazz “Starboy” Hall upon his debut in NXT.
• Why WWE Changed CM Punk’s Schedule After WrestleMania 42
WWE’s decision to shake up its roster has directly impacted CM Punk’s television schedule. According to False Finish, Punk is currently healthy and simply waiting for the writers to come up with his next storyline before he can return to WWE television.
His recent absence, which Fightful Select described as a schedule change, happened because the company shifted its major creative plans. Specifically, WWE decided to move Gunther over to SmackDown, while also bringing Jacob Fatu to RAW to start a major feud with Roman Reigns over the World Heavyweight Championship.
These big roster shifts forced the creative team to rewrite their upcoming stories, leaving Punk on the sidelines until they map out his new direction.
Punk is currently scheduled to make his return to TV on July 6, when RAW heads to his hometown of Chicago.
• Bad News For Charlotte Flair
In the opening match of Saturday Night’s Main Event, Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab defeated WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss in a 6-woman tag team match.
Cargill pinned Ripley in this match, thus earning huge momentum ahead of their Clash In Italy title rematch.
During this match, Charlotte suffered a wardrobe malfunction:
Below are the complete results from Saturday Night’s Main Event:
– Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab def. WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss
Cargill pinned Ripley.
– Sol Ruca def. Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch via DQ after Becky pushed referee Jessika Carr into Sol during a Sol Snatcher attempt
After the match, Becky attacked Sol. Backstage, Nick Aldis informed Becky that Adam Pearce has booked a rematch for Clash In Italy on May 31, which will be for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
– Intercontinental Championship Match: Penta (c) def. Ethan Page to retain the title
– WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Paige and Brie Bella (c) def. The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) to retain the titles
– World Tag Team Championship Match: The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) (c) def. The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) to retain the titles
Logan hit Montez with brass knuckles, resulting in Theory pinning Ford. After the match, Bron Breakker speared both members of The Street Profits.
