Wade Barrett has officially become a US Citizen. Taking to social media, Barrett thanked the United States of America for embracing him.
NXT Announcer Wade Barrett, real name Stu Bennett, shared the news online via Twitter and Instagram. Alongside a picture of Barrett holding his certificate of citizenship, Wade shared a heartfelt message expressing his gratitude:
“Today, after 13.5 years of living in this great nation, I have been granted Citizenship of the United States of America.
This is a wonderful country – every day is an adventure and I count myself as being very fortunate to live here.
Thank you (United States emoji) for embracing this Englishman. I will continue to support you in everything you do, with the sole exception being The FIFA World Cup.
To Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Cheers!🍻
🗽🦅⚖️🏈(United States emoji)👊🏻”
Many of Barrett’s colleagues and friends from the world of Professional Wrestling took to the comments section to congratulate the Englishman. WWE past and present shared sentiments including Ryback, Dolph Ziggler and Renee Paquette, who wrote: “Congrats!!!! Sh*t – I should’ve texted you last week when I was doing mine. Gimme that cheat sheet!”
Today, after 13.5 years of living in this great nation, I have been granted Citizenship of the USA.
Thank you 🇺🇸 for embracing this Englishman. World Cups aside, I will continue to support you in everything you do.
To Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Cheers!🍻
🗽🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/4vLJdC5VH3
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) January 29, 2021
Originally from Penwortham in Lancashire, England, Wade made his way to the United States after signing with WWE in 2007. Starting out in developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling, he eventually made his main roster debut in June 2010, as the leader of The Nexus.
Barrett would take a hiatus from professional wrestling in 2016, focusing on other ventures such as acting. In August 2020, Wade made his return to WWE, joining the NXT announcing team as colour commentator. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Inside The Ropes congratulates Wade Barrett on his American citizenship.