Chase University (often known as Andre Chase University and Chase U) is an American

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consisting of

Andre Chase Chance Barrow (born April 22, 1989) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE where he performs for the NXT brand under the ring name Andre Chase. He was previously known by the ring name Harlem Bravado where he teamed with his ...

Duke Hudson Brendan Vink (born 8 February 1990) is an Australian professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Duke Hudson. He is also known for his time in Melbourne City Wrestling (MCW), where he was ...

and Thea Hail. They are currently signed to

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, where they perform on

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. The group's

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contain elements of a post-secondary educational university.

History

NXT (2021-present)

On the September 21 episode of NXT, Chase debuted a new

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teacher persona and began hosting a segment on the show called Andre Chase University. Over the next few months, Chase recruited Bodhi Hayward and Thea Hail as his new students for Chase University and slowly turned face. On the September 20, 2022 episode of NXT, Chase and Hayward picked up a victory over

Carmelo Hayes Christian Brigham (born August 1, 1994) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT (WWE brand), NXT WWE brand extension, brand under the ring name Carmelo Hayes. Hayes is a former one-time NX ...

and Trick Williams. In November,

released Hayward, thereby removing him from Chase University. On the November 1 episode of NXT,

replaced Hayward as Chase U's flag bearer and slowly turned

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. On the January 31, 2023 episode of ''NXT'', Chase U defeated The Dyad ( Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid) and Malik Blade and Edris Enofé in a

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to become the fourth team to challenge for the

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at NXT Vengeance Day. At the event, they were unsuccessful at capturing the titles.

History

NXT (2021-present)

Members

Current

Former

Sub-groups

Current

Former

See also

References