WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne has said that he has finished wrapping up dates in the British independent wrestling scene.
Dunne and Tyler Bate had a match on the PROGRESS Wrestling’s Chapter 92: Unboxing event, where Dunne defeated Tyler. After the match Dunne tweeted out a picture of him with Tyler Bate saying that this was his last match in the independent scene.
“Finished my time on the British independent scene tonight,” wrote Dunne. “Closing out a week that saw me in New York, Germany, Spain and London. 13 years that I wouldn’t change for anything, on to the next chapter.”
Finished my time on the British independent scene tonight. Closing out a week that saw me in New York, Germany, Spain and London. 13 years that I wouldn’t change for anything, on to the next chapter ? pic.twitter.com/ATDcN1fUVA
— ‘The Bruiserweight’ Pete Dunne (@PeteDunneYxB) December 30, 2018
Drake Maverick, the 205 Live General Manager also tweeted out a message congratulating all the British wrestlers who have done their independent dates. He wrote, “Congratulations to the British wrestlers who wrapped up their final independent dates today. Very happy for you all. Enjoy what the future brings!”
https://twitter.com/WWEMaverick/status/1079527937597161472
PROGRESS Wrestling promoter Jim Smallman also tweeted out a message thanking Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate for their contributions in PROGRESS and the British wrestling circuit.
Thank you @PeteDunneYxB
Thank you @Tyler_BateFor everything you’ve done in @ThisIs_Progress and for British wrestling in general.
The sky is the limit for you both.
Scary how talented you both are.(I will not miss being flicked with towels and having coats thrown at me)
— Jim Smallman – ????????? (@jimsmallman) December 30, 2018
There is no news on whether Dunne and Tyler will be working exclusively for WWE, but we will keep you updated when more information comes out.
Meanwhile, in the WWE, Pete Dunne is set to defend his WWE United Kingdom Championship against Joe Coffey at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool on 12 January from the Empress Ballroom. Make sure to check out SEScoops for coverage.