Chase University
Chase University (often known as Andre Chase University and Chase U) is a professional wrestling stable consisting of Andre Chase, Duke Hudson, Thea Hail, and Jacy Jayne. They are currently signed to WWE, where they perform on NXT where Chase and Hudson are the current NXT Tag Team Champions. The group's characters contain elements of a post-secondary educational university.
| Chase University | |
|---|---|
| Stable | |
| Members | Andre Chase (leader) Duke Hudson Thea Hail Jacy Jayne |
| Name(s) | Andre Chase University Chase U Chase University |
| Billed heights | Chase: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Duke: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Thea: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Jayne: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Bate: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Combined billed weight | 600 lb (270 kg) |
| Former member(s) | Bodhi Hayward |
| Debut | January 4, 2022 |
| Years active | 2022–present |
History
On the September 21 episode of NXT, Chase debuted a new heel 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 and Trick Williams.
In November, WWE released Hayward, thereby removing him from Chase University. On the November 1 episode of NXT, Duke Hudson replaced Hayward as Chase U's flag bearer and slowly turned face.
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 triple threat tag team match to become the fourth team to challenge for the NXT Tag Team Championship at NXT Vengeance Day. At the event, they were unsuccessful at capturing the titles.[1]
Over the next several weeks, Chase U would go into a feud with Schism, which would also involve Tyler Bate, who began to help Chase U against Schism. An Eight-person mixed tag team match would be set up for NXT Stand & Deliver, with the control of Chase University on the line. At the event, Chase U would defeat Schism.[2]
At NXT Spring Breakin', Chase lost to Bron Breakker.[3] On the June 6 episode of NXT, Hail won a battle royal to become #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship which she lost at NXT Gold Rush.[4] Following the loss, which Hail blamed on Chase as he threw in the towel, she began a more rebellious persona where she openly critiqued Chase. After a loss to Jacy Jayne, the two formed a friendship after Jayne advised Hail to be more assertive. This involved Hail acquiring new ring gear and forming a tag team with Jayne, who in turn joined Chase University. On the October 17 edition of NXT Chase and Hudson won a battle royal to become No.1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championship. At NXT Halloween Havoc, Chase and Hudson defeated Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo to win the Championships.
Members
| * | Founding member(s) |
|---|---|
| L | Leader |
Current
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Andre Chase (L) |
January 4, 2022* |
| Thea Hail | May 31, 2022 |
| Duke Hudson | November 1, 2022 |
| Jacy Jayne | September 5, 2023[lower-alpha 1] |
Former
| Member | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|
| Bodhi Hayward | January 4, 2022* | November 1, 2022 |
Timeline
Championships and accomplishments
- WWE
- NXT Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – Chase and Hudson
Notes
- Jayne unofficially joined the stable on September 5, 2023 before being declared an official member on October 3, 2023.
References
- Moore, John (February 4, 2023). "NXT Vengeance Day results: Moore's live review of Bron Breakker vs. Grayson Waller in a cage match for the NXT Title, Roxanne Perez vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Gigi Dolin for the NXT Women's Title, New Day vs. Gallus vs. Pretty Deadly vs. Chase U for the NXT Tag Titles, Carmelo Hayes vs. Apollo Crews in a best of three falls match". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- McGuire, Colin (April 1, 2023). "NXT Stand & Deliver results: McGuire's live review of Bron Breakker vs. Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Title, Roxanne Perez vs. Zoey Stark vs. Gigi Dolin vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Indi Hartwell in a ladder match for the NXT Women's Title, Wes Lee vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Ilja Dragunov vs. Axiom for the NXT North American Title, Johnny Gargano vs. Grayson Waller". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- Moore, John (April 25, 2023). "4/25 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Carmelo Hayes vs. Grayson Waller for the NXT Title, Indi Hartwell vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Tiffany Stratton for the NXT Women's Title, Bron Breakker vs. Andre Chase, Josh Briggs and Fallon Henley vs. Brooks Jensen and Kiana James, Cora Jade vs. Lyra Valkyria, Tony D'Angelo and Stacks Lorenzo vs. Pretty Deadly in a Trunk Match, Oba Femi debuts". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- Moore, John (June 27, 2023). "6/27 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Gold Rush night two featuring Carmelo Hayes vs. Baron Corbin for the NXT Title, Tiffany Stratton vs. Thea Hail for the NXT Women's Title, Nathan Frazer vs. Dragon Lee for the NXT Heritage Cup". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved June 27, 2023.