Ray Lyn comments on WWE ID and the positive effects it can have on the independent wrestling circuit.
Ray Lyn is a veteran of the independent wrestling circuit, and she got her start in Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2013. Through the years, the indie scene has undergone many changes, and in 2025, another major shift occurred as WWE started its WWE ID program, which saw the sports entertainment juggernaut taking more of a vested interest in the independent scene, with top performers and wrestling schools now being branded as WWE ID-affiliated.
Ray Lyn recently spoke with Ella Jay of WrestleZone. Asked for her thoughts on the WWE ID program, Lyn described it as an incredible opportunity for young performers as the backing of WWE may circumvent some of the burnout performers sometimes face when they want to make a name for themselves on the independent scene, but find themselves racking up wear and tear on their bodies without also bringing in an equal amount of money.
"I think it's a really cool opportunity. It's helpful for them. It's when you get into indie wrestling, you make no money at first. So, you'll see these talented people come and burn out really quick. They get hurt, they run out of money. But I think it's awesome because they're feeding into it to help these young wrestlers get more reps in and be able to make towns that they might not have been able to make. I think that's incredible to help develop the talent before they get to TV, because the Performance Center is great and all but working in front of a live audience and going to different towns and working with people that you maybe met 10 minutes ago, there's nothing to replace that experience with that you can throw at someone at the Performance Center. So I think it's an amazing opportunity."
Fans can learn more about WWE ID here.
Zayda Steel has stated that the program has allowed her to become a full-time wrestler. Read more here.
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