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Last night, one of the most anticipated Monday Night Raw shows of the year took place. After months of videos, messages, and clues, Uncle Howdy finally returned to the company’s programming. And he did it accompanied by his “family,” who presented themselves to the fans carrying out a real “massacre” backstage. Despite their eerie and menacing side taking center stage in the present, a photo came to light showcasing Howdy’s human side.

The segment that ensued after the main event on Raw became the most talked-about topic in the last few hours. The wrestling faithful have engaged diligently in deciphering the references and identifying the victims of the stable. But while they might not identify the victims, the WWE Universe is surely aware of the members of the faction by now. Bo Dallas dons the titular role of Uncle Howdy. Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Erick Rowan, and Dexter Lumis shape up the rest of the faction as its members. It is unknown at the moment if these superstars play familiar roles or venture into uncharted territories as new characters with new motives.

We should remember that Howdy was rehired specifically for this role, while the rest were removed from television programming to prepare their new characters. And now, a recent picture of the unmasked Uncle Howdy, aka Bo Dallas, has surfaced online as Dallas returns to continue the legacy left behind by his brother, the late great Bray Wyatt.

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A Twitter user by the name of @JackAnnaForever recently shared a picture on the internet that shared a propitious moment that took place backstage at Monday Night Raw after the grim and dark return of Uncle Howdy. Bo Dallas unmasked, stands smiling as he enjoys the return for which he must’ve waited for a long time. And this time it was special, as he returned to continue the universe left behind by his brother.

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The debut of a new faction can only be measured by the impact it had. And the numbers suggest that the Wyatt Sicks’ introduction to the fold paid dividends for the Stamford-based promotion.

WWE rakes in the glory after Uncle Howdy &Co’s monumental debut

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The return of Uncle Howdy and the introduction of the other sinister members had an irrevocable impact on the wrestling community. The backstage buzz is that the Stamford-based promotion is thrilled with the reaction from the general public. Statistics back up the prevailing sentiment too. Their debut amassed over a million views on YouTube. Moreover, the video of the segment after the main event was watched 4.5 million times in 10 hours on WWE’s X account. This edition of Monday Night Raw also gathered the biggest overall audience since WrestleMania 40.

As for the future of the group, the Wyatt Sick might not appear in every edition of Monday Night RAW. However, the ones they would appear in would have long-term consequences for them as well as for other superstars. So they surely are being booked with top-notch creativity in mind. What did you think of the return? What did you make of the picture of the man behind the mask of Uncle Howdy? Let us know in the comments.