01-07-2025
Two WWE Stars Reportedly Sidelined With Injuries
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The WWE tag team New Catch Republic is reportedly on the injured list. Both Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate have been absent from television since late May.
According to a report from Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, both members of the team are currently sidelined with injuries. The team's last match was a victory over A-Town Down Under on the May 26th edition of WWE Main Event.
Injuries Halt WWE Tag Team's Momentum
At this time, the nature of the injuries to Dunne and Bate is unknown. There is also no official timeline for how long either superstar will be out of action.
This is an unfortunate development for the tag team. It is especially so for Tyler Bate.
Setback For Tyler Bate
This latest issue marks a significant setback for the "Big Strong Boy." Bate only returned to the ring in March of this year.
He had been on the shelf for nine months prior to that return. He was recovering from a torn pectoral muscle.
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Since his return, he and Dunne have competed mainly on WWE Main Event. During Bate's previous absence in late 2024, Dunne had a brief singles run as a heel.
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Both stars are foundational figures of the NXT UK brand, forever linked by their classic rivalry. Bate became the first-ever WWE United Kingdom Champion in 2017, but Dunne dethroned him in a legendary match, beginning a historic 685-day reign as champion. Both men also found success winning the NXT Tag Team Championship with different partners.
On the main roster, Dunne was repackaged as "Butch" of the Brawling Brutes before reverting to his original name. He and Bate then officially reunited in early 2024 to form the tag team New Catch Republic, bringing their acclaimed chemistry to the main roster. The team has challenged for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team titles and is praised for their hard-hitting, technical style.
WWE will miss these two stars who can match up with anyone and get younger talents over. They also present a situation where WWE can plug them into any program or match needed and know what they deliver inside of the squared circle.
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