Ever since Paul “Triple H” Levesque took charge of the creative decisions in WWE, he has done everything he can to make the company reach new heights. For this reason, he has brought many changes in the company, including giving the superstars new gimmicks or returning them to their more successful old ones.
That being said, the wrestling world is abuzz with Hunter reportedly bringing back an old gimmick of a WWE star from his NXT days. This news has divided the WWE Universe, as some are okay with this decision, while others oppose the idea.
Triple H wants Pete Dunne back on the main roaster
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WrestleVotes told GiveMeSports that The Creative Head of WWE is planning to bring back Pete Dunne, which is the old gimmick of Butch from his time in NXT. The Game might make this happen “by the end of this year.” Also, if this happens, the WWE star will not return as “a member of the Brawling Brutes.”
Butch – real name Peter Thomas England – began his journey in the Stamford-based promotion as Pete Dunne. He made his debut in the NXT UK brand in the United Kingdom in December 2016. In June 2019, WWE move him from NXT UK to NXT in the USA.
On the March 11 2022 edition of the blue brand, WWE brought Dunne to the main roster and changed his name to ‘Butch’ with a new gimmick. Joining forces with Sheamus and Ridge Holland, he entered SmackDown as a heel. After a month, he fought in his first match against Xavier woods, which he lost.
But now there is talk of reverting him back to his old Pete Dunne gimmick going forward. As soon as the gimmick change news hit the internet, fans started talking about it on social media.
Do fans want Pete Dunne or Butch on the main roster?
It looks like fans have mixed opinions on the subject of HHH changing Butch’s gimmick back to Dunne. Some fans want it to happen. While others are not okay with the idea. They are happy with the current gimmick of the former WWE NXT United Kingdom Champion.
Here are some of the top comments from the fans.
Fans who are in favor of The Game’s decision appreciated he idea.
THANK FUCKING GOD https://t.co/iDNqrzRUMI
— KEVINZARD (@KEVINZARD7) March 16, 2023
I was liking Butch, but Pete Dunne is exciting
— InfamousBaller16 (@BallerInfamous) March 15, 2023
FINALLY!!! YES!!! https://t.co/bItTZxFkHI
— Lc4 #TRUEMob (@Official_Lc4) March 15, 2023
Fuckin finally!
— . (@bb900_officials) March 16, 2023
Bout damn time!
— Aurrianna B Fly (@AurrieButterfly) March 16, 2023
That’s be amazing
— PICKETT PRIDE! ✊🏽 (@pickett_shaun) March 15, 2023
But few fans also opposed this plan.
I hope he stays with Sheamus & Ridge Holland. The Brawling Brutes are one of the best things SmackDown has right now.
— Nate Brooks (@NateBro39409483) March 15, 2023
Someone explain to me the appeal of Pete Dunne. I’ve warmed up to Butch but I have no idea what a Bruiserweight is or why I should watch.
— 𝓥𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓮 𝓖𝓮𝓻 (@vinnie_ger) March 15, 2023
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I'm kinda sad because it probably means Brawling Brutes will end. Which is really sad, it was my favourite thing going on during HHH era. Didn't really understand why they were pushed back so hard.
— Noel (@nagy_noel98) March 15, 2023
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Do you want Butch to return to his old gimmick, Pete Dunne? Or do you want him to remain in his current character? Let us know in the comments below. We would love to hear from you.
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