Another expected WWE signing appears to be on his way to the company. Mike D Vecchio dropped the PROGRESS Atlas Championship at the Chapter 183: Hundred Volts show on August 25.
Vecchio lost the title in a three-way match against Will Kroos, with Gene Munny securing the victory to become the new champion. Following the bout, Vecchio received a standing ovation from the crowd.
PROGRESS Wrestling fueled speculation of his departure on social media. The promotion noted the moment, stating:
“In what could be his final PROGRESS match for the foreseeable future, Mike D gets a standing ovation from the fans…”
Vecchio’s apparent exit comes just days after fellow European standout Zozaya made a similar farewell. Zozaya wrestled his final match for RevPro at their 13-Year Anniversary Show on August 23, where he also received a send-off from the roster and fans.
Both wrestlers were part of a trio, alongside Aigle Blanc, that WWE was reportedly closing in on signing back in May. The interest followed a European tryout held in March, with a September start date widely believed to be the target for the new signees.
These signings align with reports from May suggesting a renewed focus on international recruitment within WWE. Internal discussions at the time pointed towards laying the groundwork for the eventual launch of the long-awaited NXT Europe brand.
In what could be his final PROGRESS match for the foreseeable future, Mike D gets a standing ovation from the fans…#100VOLTS #PROGRESSWrestling pic.twitter.com/SdX7uVa78i
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) August 25, 2025