Can Dillinger get the attention of the NXT decision makers?
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A lot of fans don't realize this, but Tye Dillinger is no stranger to WWE's developmental system. Back in 2006, Dillinger was paired with an up and coming Cody Rhodes at Ohio Valley Wrestling, which was then a part of the WWE Developmental territory.
Together with Cody, the duo had a pretty significant run in OVW, winning the Southern Tag Titles.
After leaving OVW, Tye went on to work for several indie promotions, including Ring of Honor. He also had a stint at TNA before finding his way back to a WWE contract in 2013.
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Dillinger is an incredibly hard worker, full of energy and charisma. Unfortunately for him, he's not getting any younger. While 35 years old isn't exactly considered senior citizenship, it is definitely not a common age in NXT, where most of the talent is still in their 20's.
Regardless of his age, Dillinger is determined to make it to the main roster and now the fans are getting behind him in a major way, with his perfect 10 gimmick.
Tye Dillinger is absolutely capable of making a surge in NXT towards the top. Time will be the ultimate determining factor for this developmental veteran.
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J. Carpenter
Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.
Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.
Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.
When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.
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