Sean Tan: Singapore’s Newest WWE Super‑Star (Sort Of)
Debut Day: “Dante Chen” Smashes the Bench
On September 21st, the 25‑year‑old wrestler turned “Dante Chen” made his NXT debut for the WWE and walked out of the ring with a victory that can only be described as “hurricane‑level.” Trey Baxter didn’t even have time to grab a water bottle – the match ended in under a minute with a flawless inside cradle.
From Singapore to the Sunshine State
Although he’s Singapore‑born, Sean spent the last few months at the WWE Performance Center in Florida, training alongside other talent from across Asia – the only place where future WWE super‑stars learn to master the ropes, the facemask, and the art of pulling off a perfectly timed dropkick.
Early Days: A Young Dinghy on the Training Wave
- 2012 – Sean joined SG Pro Wrestling and wrestled under the ring name Trexxus; those days included hard kicks, high falls, and a diet mostly of protein shakes.
- 2014 – He tried his luck at a WWE scouting event in Shanghai, where 40 athletes from China, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand were under the microscope of the WWE scouts.
What’s Next for “Dante Chen”?
After his lightning‑fast debut, the Singaporean will likely start touring the NXT circuit, perhaps even ending with a match against a future World Champion – or a clown. Either way, the world is watching, and we’re all rooting for him to bring some Singaporean swagger to the ring.
