“Hunter is best for business!!” WWE Universe thanks Triple H after former champion finally returns to his old gimmick on SmackDown

Butch brings back Pete Dunne from his past after being gone for almost two years.

“Hunter is best for business!!” WWE Universe thanks Triple H after former champion finally returns to his old gimmick on SmackDown

Fans thank Triple H for bringing back Pete Dunne (via WrestleTalk)

This week’s SmackDown saw some pivotal moments moving forward to the Royal Rumble. The stacked card featured some hard-hitting matches. However, the surprise element on the show was the return of the Bruiserweight gimmick of Pete Dunne. It marked the first appearance of Dunne in his old gimmick after a long time. He was previously working under the name Butch.

Pretty Deadly were involved in a tag team match against Tyler Bate and Butch. Moments before the match, fans saw the return of Pete Dunne, along with his theme song and character. He was wearing his old ring gear, a singlet, as well. Besides, in a solid matchup, Bate and Dunne came out victorious.

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Dunne joined the main roster in 2022. He debuted under the name Butch after joining the Brawling Brutes alongside Sheamus and Ridge Holland. His character was different than that in NXT. Therefore, fans had been demanding for a long time to see the Bruiserweight gimmick of Pete.

It can be considered a wise move by Triple H to reintroduce Pete Dunne on SmackDown. It will establish a new place for him on the roster after the breakup of Brawling Brutes. Moreover, with the road to WrestleMania on the horizon, it can be said that the Bruiserweight might have an interesting role in the upcoming months. 

WWE Universe expressed their appreciation for Triple H after the return of Pete Dunne

The return of Pete Dunne has been making a lot of buzz on the internet. Although it is receiving mixed reactions, fans are really appreciating Triple H for this decision. One fan on X made the claim that The Game is the person who knows what fans want. Another person on X made a graphic of Hunter as the Booker of the Year. In addition to that, an X user posted a GIF thanking him.

Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate
Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate (via WWE)

From the wide spectrum of views, here are top reactions of the fans on X:

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Moreover, a fan posted some glimpses of a conversation between Dunne and Hunter. Besides, fans appreciated Triple H’s decision to make the call after so long. Although fans have been praising the Butch gimmick as well as Pete Dunne, his return on SmackDown has certainly made some rounds on the internet.

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