In the salary-capped world of the NFL, finding and keeping affordable young talent is essential. By tracking retention rates of drafted players, teams gain insight into their own effectiveness in identifying and developing long-term contributors.

Shawn Michaels, serving as a guiding force in WWE’s NXT, credits the brand’s distinct approach to nurturing talent for its success. He believes NXT stands apart from other wrestling programs, effectively sending emerging stars on to fresh opportunities. This is how he’s making his mark.