It appears WWE is considering what to do with Tommaso Ciampa and Pete Dunne as the duo worked a dark match before Friday night’s SmackDown. While both are experienced competitors, WWE management often likes to see talents perform up close before determining whether to call them up to the main roster or, in cases like Bronson Reed, release them from the company. Reports are the match between the NXT stars went well; however, crowd reactions, working a specifically requested style, and perceived star quality all come into play when being assessed.
While Pete Dunne’s long-term future with the company seems relatively secure since he only recently signed a new deal and is 28, this could have been a pivotal match in the WWE career of Ciampa. The former NXT Champion dropped the title to Bron Breakker this past week, and with NXT now focusing on youth, it would seem that 36-year-old Ciampa has potentially aged out of NXT 2.0. It will now be intriguing to see whether he receives a call up to the main roster and continues his WWE career on Raw or SmackDown, or management deem him surplus to requirements.
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