PRODUCE Promoter Says WWE ID Talent Were ‘Conned Into Doing Scabwork’
On Wednesday, PRODUCE Wrestling announced that Marcus Mathers and Chazz “Starboy” Hall (Starboy Charlie) were pulled from upcoming events due to WWE ID commitments.
PRODUCE promoter Orange Crush let it be known that any wrestler who cancels a booking for PRODUCE in favor of “another independent contractor gig that isn’t a full-time contract” will no longer receive future bookings with the promotion.
On Thursday, he gave the following statement regarding WWE ID.
Just a note on yesterday:
The point of my announcements was not to name and shame talent.
It was to highlight the fact they were promised the equivalent of a grant program and were conned into doing scabwork. This should be widely understood.
PRODUCE exists to serve our fanbase, but as an idea, also as an institutional critique that shines a light on practices that are designed to devalue the talent.
I’ll take 1000 bullets personally if it brings sunlight to things that will make folks think twice about screwing talent or the fans.
This will always be the tone. If you want passive viewing, youve got plenty of options.
– OC
WWE ID launched in October 2024. Talents have been featured on EVOLVE and NXT.
Fans can find results from the first PRODUCE show here.
