Indie Talent Tensions Rise

Last-Minute WWE Talent Pull Disrupts Dreamwave's All Star Weekend, Strains Indie Ties

Reports say multiple WWE ID program talents were pulled from Dreamwave Wrestling’s All Star Weekend shows on June 19 and 20, 2026 because of WWE contractual obligations, despite WWE’s ID program being designed to create a pathway that allows independent appearances. Dreamwave announced that Veronica Haven, Sloane Jacobs, Anya Rune, and Laynie Luck would not be appearing, and it also said Aminah Belmont would miss the event due to injury. Dreamwave indicated it was informed by WWE on short notice and claimed it had not been given prior warning, leaving the promotion to quickly revise its card. The incident reflects wider tensions as WWE’s control over ID talent can override existing indie promotion plans and strain relationships with promoters that rely on high-profile names. WWE’s arrangements are also framed as a more complex talent-management dynamic for the independent scene, prompting calls for clearer guidelines to reduce conflicts.

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