6 Things That Must Happen At NXT TakeOver: Chicago

5. The Bruiserweight Era Begins

Pete Dunne Sam Gradwell
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Most people expected Pete Dunne to win the inaugural WWE United Kingdom Championship tournament back in January. The 'Bruiserweight' was the clear focus of the tournament, but it was young Tyler Bate who managed to work through a damaged shoulder to pick up the feel-good win in Blackpool.

The fairytale must come to an end. Bate will defend the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Dunne at NXT TakeOver: Chicago, and if you were putting money on any of the matches then this would be the one. Bate is going to be a major player for many years to come, but Pete Dunne is so good right now that it he is difficult to ignore.

Dunne and Bate should open the show and be given at least 15 minutes to tell a compelling story - a compelling story that finishes with a Bitter End and the second ever WWE United Kingdom Champion.

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