7 Matches That Must Happen At NXT TakeOver: Chicago

5. WWE UK Championship - Tyler Bate Vs. Pete Dunne

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The WWE United Kingdom Championship is in a strange place right now. The belt was introduced at the start of the year with great fanfare, but ever since Tyler Bate defeated Pete Dunne to pick up the strap things have quietened down. Is the belt going to continue being an infrequent factor?

Bate has defended the championship on NXT TV against partner Trent Seven, so why not allow the young man from Dudley the chance to do so at NXT TakeOver: Chicago? Pete Dunne really feels as though he is the rightful number one contender, and Chicago could be the right place to move the title over to 'The Bruiserweight'.

Despite losing in the tournament final, Pete Dunne has received more focus than any other competitor from this division. All signs point to him becoming an important figure in WWE or NXT TV in the future, and what better way to start that ride than by winning championship gold in the Windy City?

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