PWInsider’s MIke Johnson reported that his sources stated that Cappuccino Jones and Santi Rivera have both recently departed from WWE and their WWE ID program.
Jones confirmed his departure on Twitter.
“After 2 years, my time in WWE ID has come to an end, as I’ve decided to part ways. I’m grateful for all of the knowledge, experience, & wisdom that I’ve attained and will take with me for the rest of my career. Thank you WWE. i’m ready for my next cup. Do ya dig it?”
Prior to their departures, Jones had been with WWE as a member of the WWE ID program since November of 2024. Jones had also been the first ever WWE ID Men’s Champion and held the title from August of 2026 to this past March.
Rivera had been with WWE as a member of the WWE ID program since this past February. Rivera was previously known under the ring name of Jariel Riveria in the indies.
Jones and Rivera joins Laynie Luck, Marcus Mathers, and Sam Holloway as those who have recently left the WWE ID program in recent weeks.
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