In Memoriam: Bray Wyatt

The world lost a great man when Bray Wyatt passed away, and that called for a big storyline to get nixed for WrestleMania, and so much more when he vanished. Sadly, the world will never get to see what they had planned.

The Mysterious Uncle Howdy

Bo Dallas, Bray Wyatt’s real-life brother, was introduced as Uncle Howdy. Fans never saw who Uncle Howdy really was, or got any conclusion for that storyline. Sadly, it appears that angle will never see any kind of resolution.

Bray Wyatt vs. Uncle Howdy at WrestleMania

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted that WWE actually had plans for Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy to have a WrestleMania match. Those plans for a brother vs brother match at Mania were scrapped, and Bobby Lashley was moved in as Wyatt’s WrestleMania 39 opponent instead.

Why the Change in Plans?

It was noted in the report that WWE nixed this idea because Uncle Howdy wasn’t pushed to that level in the end.

The Alexa Bliss Connection

“Taylor Rotunda had returned to WWE as Uncle Howdy. At first, the idea was for Wyatt to build to a match with Howdy at WrestleMania, but that plans ended up changing, and Howdy was not being pushed at that level and the character dropped. Alexa Bliss, who was associated with Wyatt years earlier in doing a female monster gimmick, was about to go back to the gimmick when he became ill. She later got pregnant so the plans never developed.”

Will Uncle Howdy Ever Return?

We will have to see if Uncle Howdy ever returns. Fans are calling for Bo Dallas to come back with that gimmick to give some kind of conclusion for that storyline.

A Creative Mind Gone Too Soon

Bray Wyatt’s passing is still incredibly difficult to take, and accept, for many people. He is gone, but he will never be forgotten. Sadly, the brilliant creative ideas Bray Wyatt had will also never be realized on WWE television.

Conclusion

The wrestling world mourns the loss of Bray Wyatt, a unique and creative talent whose potential was cut short. WWE's original plan for Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy remains a tantalizing "what if" in the world of professional wrestling. While the proposed WrestleMania showdown between the two brothers was ultimately scrapped, fans continue to hold out hope for closure on the Uncle Howdy storyline. Bray Wyatt's legacy as a creative genius will live on, even though we will never witness his visionary ideas come to life in the WWE ring.

FAQs

1. Who was Uncle Howdy in WWE?

   Uncle Howdy was the wrestling persona of Bo Dallas, the real-life brother of Bray Wyatt. However, this character never reached its full potential, and the storyline associated with it was left unresolved.

2. What were WWE's original plans for Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy at WrestleMania?

   WWE had initially planned for a brother vs. brother match between Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy at WrestleMania. Unfortunately, these plans were changed, and Bobby Lashley became Wyatt's WrestleMania 39 opponent instead.

3. Why were the original plans for Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy changed?

   WWE altered its plans because Uncle Howdy, portrayed by Bo Dallas, was not pushed to the desired level for a WrestleMania match. The character was eventually dropped, leading to the change in storyline.

4. Did Alexa Bliss have a role in this storyline?

   Yes, Alexa Bliss, who had previously been associated with Bray Wyatt in a female monster gimmick, was considered to be part of the storyline. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, these plans never materialized.

5. Will Uncle Howdy ever make a return to WWE?

   The possibility of Uncle Howdy returning to WWE remains uncertain. Fans have expressed their desire to see Bo Dallas revive this character and provide closure to the storyline, but there have been no official announcements regarding its return.