During the WWE Raw edition, Pete Dunne made a revelation that has captured the attention of WWE fans: his disgust for the nickname “Butch.”
Dunne, known for his nickname “The Bruiserweight” and for his imposing presence in the ring, never felt comfortable with the name assigned after his passage to SmackDown with Sheamus and Ridge Holland.
During the interview, Dunne interrupted Redmond when she mentioned how Sheamus had taken it under her wing when she arrived from NXT. However, Dunne offered a different version of the story. According to him, far from being protected by Sheamus, it was he who raised the Irish fighter, allowing him to reach one of the best gusts of his career. Dunne expressed with frustration that while Sheamus prospered, everything he obtained in return was a “terrible nickname” and being a spectator in the “Sheamus Show” front.
The most shocking interview was Dunne's admission about his contempt for the name “Butch.” This was not just a turn in the history of WWE, but reflected reality. In real life, Pete Dunne has been very vocal about his dissatisfaction with the name “Butch”, a change that many fans considered unnecessary and did not do justice to his legacy as a fighter. Dunne acknowledged that he had to swallow his pride for two years, enduring a name he never wanted. “I'm not Butch, I'm the Bruiserweight and I've been in this business for 18 years,” he said with determination.
“He doesn’t have a problem being called Butch”
“Being just ‘Pete Dunne’ was boring. He needed a gimmick”
“Butch will be bigger than Pete Dunne”
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This segment is a clear example of how WWE often mixes reality with fiction to add a layer of authenticity to its stories. When Dunne's discontent with his nickname, the WWE not only recognized an issue that had been in the minds of fans, but also used it to intensify the rivalry between Dunne and Sheamus. The line between the show and reality was blurred, and the public witnessed a moment when the truth behind the character came to light in the stage.
The story now takes a new course, with Dunne determined to leave behind the name “Butch” and once again consolidate as “The Bruiserweight”, a fighter with almost two decades of experience. His confrontation with Sheamus promises to be more than a simple fight in the ring; It is a battle for your identity, for respect and recognition of your real name and legacy.
