Tan's historic stint featured 147 matches on WWE's developmental brand, NXT, after he was discovered at a 2019 tryout in Shanghai and developed at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. His sudden release came after an appearance at a scheduled event was abruptly called off. Since leaving the major promotion, he has adopted the ring name CHEN and participated in a tournament for Japan's Pro Wrestling NOAH. In November, he is slated to return to Singapore Pro Wrestling, the promotion where he originally launched his career in 2012.
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The Singaporean wrestler has continued his international career under the ring name CHEN…: The Singaporean wrestler has continued his international career under the ring name CHEN by competing in Japan for Pro Wrestling NOAH.
Tan plans to stage a hometown return this November to wrestle for Singapore Pro Wrestling…: Tan plans to stage a hometown return this November to wrestle for Singapore Pro Wrestling, where his career started nearly 14 years ago.
Despite not securing a full-time main roster WWE spot, Tan regards his historic NXT debut…: Despite not securing a full-time main roster WWE spot, Tan regards his historic NXT debut victory as his proudest career achievement.
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