There’s a buzz in the WWE SmackDown universe, suggesting that a prominent star is on the verge of a name change. The focus is on Butch, also known as Pete Dunne, who has primarily functioned as a tag team competitor since his transition to the main roster last year.
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Butch, formerly part of The Brawling Brutus alongside Ridge Holland and Sheamus, played a supportive role in elevating other teams or accompanying Sheamus during his singles matches. Recently, Tyler Bate made his main roster debut on SmackDown, joining forces with Butch in a tag team bout against Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince & Kit Wilson).
In a surprising turn of events, Butch hinted at a potential name change last week, signaling the end of The Brawling Brutes era.
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According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, discussions regarding a return to the name Pete Dunne have been ongoing. A source revealed to Corey Brennan, “It’s exactly what it looks like.”
The report noted that when Butch’s name was initially changed from Dunne, it faced significant resistance within WWE. One source mentioned, “It wasn’t even that it was a bad name. The name was okay. It was fine. But there was already a Butch. An actual wrestler named Butch already in our Hall of Fame.”
As SmackDown fans anticipate tonight’s episode, the possibility of witnessing a significant rebranding for Butch, reverting to the familiar Pete Dunne, adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing developments in the WWE universe. Stay tuned for further updates on this potential name change and its impact on Butch’s trajectory in the world of professional wrestling.
