One reason why the WWE lacks popularity now is because it has become impossible to shock the fans. With the barrage of information available on the internet and the dirt sheets, the surprises are few and far between. However, WWE should pat themselves on the back as they managed to pull off an unexpected swerve with Bray Wyatt on Friday Night Smackdown.
While the viewers of Fox had tuned in for another segment of the Firefly fun house, the most they expected was for the Fiend to confront Braun Strowman. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Wyatt reverted to his earlier Cult leader persona. Notably, Strowman’s WWE debut had happened as a part of the Wyatt Family as a protege of the eater of the worlds.
He created you, he will destroy you…
RUN. #FollowTheBuzzards #SmackDown @WWEBrayWyatt @BraunStrowman pic.twitter.com/A0p354xoNl
— WWE (@WWE) June 20, 2020
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That’s why this new element in the storyline adds extra layers of intrigue in what many were expecting to be a predictable story. Bray confronted Strowman and warned him that he could destroy his own creation. With the look of anguish on the face of The Monster Among Men, it was relatively clear that the mind games had indeed begun.
Twitter reactions showed that the fans had indeed bought into the surprise. They were all in for a feud between the master and the erstwhile servant. The Universal Championship picture just became a lot more exciting.
Twitter excited over Bray Wyatt character change
Fans were visibally surprised by the sudden change of events. However, the reactions were mostly favourable.
How many times have I said it?
Bray Wyatt should be in Hollywood.
Dude is so money 😭That whole promo was BADASS & gave me chills all over my body.
Holy christ! 🔥😭
Im hyped for this Yawn Strowman match now.#Smackdown
— MyDamnToys (@MyDamnToys) June 20, 2020
THE EATER OF WORLDS BRAY WYATT IS BACK AHH pic.twitter.com/FViuhPAPXk
— Pulkit (@Pulkitsbackup) June 20, 2020
So Bray is now like Foley. With the 3 faces of Wyatt. So its now gonna be the OG version of Bray Wyatt. I can dig it. Esp if it gets the belt off boring Braun.
— Kevin Castle (@KevZCastle) June 20, 2020
Shit! I guess Bray is gonna work Sweater Bray, Wyatt Family Bray & Fiend Bray like Matt Hardy is working 3 gimmicks in AEW 😂 fucking wild! Braun could defeat WF Bray at #ExtremeRules then finally lose to Fiend Bray at #SummerSlam ! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/PrIv5hwDgf
— ❌CULT OF PERSONALITY❌ (@JsmallSAINTS) June 20, 2020
Bray with the mind games!
Wyatt Family Bray Wyatt is back, that was great.
Not the direction I expected this to go in but I'm not mad at it. #SmackDown
— Fiending For Followers ‼️ (@Fiend4Follows) June 20, 2020
Actually, it is the 4 faces of Bray Wyatt:
Bray Wyatt as Eater of Worlds
Bray Wyatt as Firefly Funhouse
Bray Wyatt as The Fiend
Bray Wyatt as Sister Abigail#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/eB4IaBtwuq
— John Atlas Tumlos (@johnatlastumlos) June 20, 2020
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The Lore of #BrayWyatt is, quite honestly, some of the most engaging and imaginative material in modern wrestling.
— Benjamin Falbo (@falbo_benjamin) June 20, 2020
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As you can see, fans can’t hold their excitement. As much as we love this new version of Wyatt, it’s imperative for The Fiend to return. It spells volumes about the talent of Bray Wyatt that fans are itching to see him work in all his different personalities.
As of now, it seems like the cult leader Wyatt will face off against Strowman at Extreme Rules. A victory for Strowman there can set up a big clash with The Fiend at Summerslam. Needless to say, WWE television is all you need in the next few months.