WWE NXT announcer Wade Barrett (Stu Bennett) officially became a citizen of the United States today.
Barrett took to Twitter and revealed that he received citizenship at a naturalization ceremony earlier today.
“Today, after 13.5 years of living in this great nation, I have been granted Citizenship of the USA,” he wrote. “Thank you [American flag emoji] for embracing this Englishman. World Cups aside, I will continue to support you in everything you do. To Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Cheers! [clinking beer mugs emoji] [Statue of Liberty emoji] [American flag emoji]”
Barrett posted a similar statement to Instagram, which also included the following: “This is a wonderful country – every day is an adventure and I count myself as being very fortunate to live here.”
Barrett was born in Penwortham, Lancashire, England.
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