Andre Chance Launches ‘Chance University’ Partnership With PRODUCE Wrestling

Andre Chance, best known to WWE fans as Andre Chase, has found his first post-WWE home — and he’s bringing his signature academic gimmick along with him. PRODUCE Wrestling officially announced a partnership with Chance through a video posted to X, giving the independent wrestling world its first look at what the former NXT fixture has planned next.

The announcement came in the form of a vignette featuring Chance’s voiceover, in which he welcomed viewers to ‘Chance University’ — a direct evolution of the beloved Chase University character he made famous in NXT. In the clip, Chance laid out a mission centered on helping independent wrestlers ‘earn a degree’ by giving them a defined path forward in their careers. The framing suggests his role with PRODUCE Wrestling will extend beyond simply competing, potentially positioning him as a mentor or curator of sorts for up-and-coming talent on the independent scene.

Chase — now working as Andre Chance — was a beloved presence in WWE’s developmental brand, where Chase University became one of NXT’s most endearing ongoing storylines, complete with students, a Dean, and its own sense of community. His departure from WWE opened the door to free agency, and this PRODUCE Wrestling deal marks his first confirmed landing spot.

PRODUCE Wrestling has carved out a niche in the independent scene by spotlighting emerging talent, making it a natural fit for a character built around mentorship and development. Exactly what Chance’s role will look like in practice — whether as a performer, a producer, or both — remains to be seen, but the initial presentation makes clear he intends to make the most of his fresh start outside the WWE system.