“Why not try something new” Pete Dunne finally reacts to being renamed as ‘Butch’ in WWE


“Why not try something new” Pete Dunne finally reacts to being renamed as ‘Butch’ in WWE

After the 11 March episode of SmackDown, where the 28-year-old NXT standout was promoted to the main roster to team up with Ridge Holland and Sheamus, whom he assisted in defeating The New Day, WWE’s decision to change Dunne’s ring name to “Butch” drew widespread criticism.
He has finally opened up about his thoughts on being called ‘Butch’.

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Pete Dunne aka Butch believes it wasn’t his ring name as to why he was connected with the fans

Pete Dunne aka Butch
Pete Dunne aka Butch

During a visit on Mark Andrews’ My Love Letter to Pro Wrestling podcast, Pete Dunne finally gave his extensive opinions on his recent rename in WWE. Despite the harsh reaction on social media, Dunne insists he doesn’t mind changing monikers because he doesn’t consider his ring name was the reason he bonded with fans.

“The thing is with me, whether it’s a name or whatever changes, that’s not what really endeared me to the audience in the first place, right? I’d like to think anyway it’s the quality of the in-ring work, and that’s what I’m going to keep the same, of course. And it’s going to get better, it’s going to improve as time goes.” Furthermore, the former NXT United Kingdom Champion described his recent switch-up as “exciting,” adding that he is looking forward to a new beginning:-

“It’s exciting. I’ve been in NXT for five years now, so time to change it up and see what we can do and push it forward with a new challenge. It’s exciting, but it’s also just a little bit different. I think it’s time to change it up a little bit. Five years, a fresh start, and why not try something a little new.”

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Butch has been finally promoted to the main roster after an impressive NXT run. Let’s see what prestige Butch aka Pete Dunne brings to the Smackdown roster,

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