{"id":135276,"date":"2022-03-15T11:21:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T16:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=135276"},"modified":"2022-03-15T11:21:37","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T16:21:37","slug":"wwe-announces-new-partnership-in-relation-to-nil-program-paul-levesque-comments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/03\/15\/wwe-announces-new-partnership-in-relation-to-nil-program-paul-levesque-comments\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE announces new partnership in relation to NIL program, Paul Levesque comments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-415102193\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>WWE announced a mulit-year partnership with INFLCR today as part of its NIL (Next in Line) program for college athletes.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Levesque commented on the partnership in a press release. \u201cWe are excited about the opportunities that this partnership with INFLCR will create as we continue to expand our Next In Line program and identify student-athletes with an interest in becoming WWE Superstars,\u201d said Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Global Talent Strategy &amp; Development. \u201cThe Next In Line program is a unique opportunity that creates a clear pathway into WWE and partnering with INFLCR will help to bolster our efforts and resources in the NIL space.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can read the entire press release from WWE below:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>STAMFORD, Conn.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced a multi-year partnership with INFLCR, a Teamworks product and industry leading brand building, content and name, image and likeness (\u201cNIL\u201d) business management platform for college athletes, to increase the scope and scale of WWE\u2019s NIL program called \u201cNext In Line\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Through the partnership, WWE will leverage INFLCR\u2019s technology and alliances with more than 200 NCAA Division 1 colleges and universities to reach thousands of INFLCR student-athletes looking to monetize their name, image and likeness. Together, WWE and INFLCR will innovate how student-athletes engage with the WWE brand while maintaining their NCAA eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>WWE launched its official NIL (program in December 2021 to establish a clear pathway from collegiate athletics to WWE. The inaugural 15-person NIL class, which included athletes from 13 universities, seven NCAA conferences and four sports, joined the program\u2019s first-ever signee, Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson. The comprehensive program serves to recruit and develop potential future WWE Superstars, and further enhances WWE\u2019s talent development process through collaborative partnerships with college athletes from diverse athletic backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited about the opportunities that this partnership with INFLCR will create as we continue to expand our Next In Line program and identify student-athletes with an interest in becoming WWE Superstars,\u201d said Paul Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Global Talent Strategy &amp; Development. \u201cThe Next In Line program is a unique opportunity that creates a clear pathway into WWE and partnering with INFLCR will help to bolster our efforts and resources in the NIL space.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>INFLCR\u2019s recently-launched Global Exchange product will allow WWE to connect and execute directly with student-athletes across a myriad of sports backgrounds. The platform provides all parties a frictionless experience through streamlining communications and processes associated with NIL partnerships within a single ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cINFLCR\u2019s partnership with WWE opens a new door for the way student-athletes interact with companies looking to provide monetization opportunities,\u201d said INFLCR Founder Jim Cavale. \u201cThe technology offers a seamless experience for both WWE and student-athletes in a safe and compliant environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the \u201cNext In Line\u201d program at\u00a0wwerecruit.com\/nil\u00a0and INFLCR at\u00a0inflcr.com.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>C<em>ontact Sean at pwtorchsean@gmail.com. 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