23-05-2025
Absent WWE Stars Could Return Sooner Than Expected: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
It appears that WWE is bringing back an absent faction to television soon in the way of the Wyatt Sicks. According to a new report from citing a source within WWE Creative, there is significant discussion about the group finally making their impactful return to the SmackDown brand.
The WWE Creative source told that the Wyatt Sicks may be returning "sooner than you think." The Wyatt Sicks, and the character of Uncle Howdy (portrayed by Bo Dallas, Bray Wyatt's real-life brother) are deeply connected to the legacy of the late Bray Wyatt.
For months, WWE has masterfully built anticipation through a series of mysterious vignettes, QR code clues, and eerie background appearances, all hinting at the arrival of real-life manifestations of Wyatt's "Firefly Funhouse" characters.
Members like Erick Rowan, Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, and Joe Gacy have been strongly linked or visually teased as part of this collective, continuing the dark and theatrical lore established by Wyatt. This was last year, but now, WWE needs to reshuffle the group.
More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation
While specific details about these "new creative pitches" remain under wraps, their existence indicates active planning for the next chapter of the Wyatt Sicks saga. A return to Friday Night SmackDown would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the blue brand, introducing a dark, unpredictable, and potentially dominant force waiting for a significant storyline push.
Persistent rumors regarding Alexa Bliss's potential involvement with the Wyatt Sicks add another layer of intrigue. Bliss has a significant history with Bray Wyatt, having been a key part of "The Fiend," where her character underwent a dark transformation. Since her return to WWE in early 2025, reports, including some from PWInsider, have suggested that creative plans might involve her being linked to or even leading the Wyatt Sicks.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Her connection to the Wyatt lore makes her a natural fit for many fans and observers, though WWE has yet to confirm any such direction. The "sooner than you think" timeframe for the faction's return will fuel further discussion and anticipation for what promises to be one of WWE's most captivating and unsettling storylines.
Bliss is back on WWE television, as she returned this month and qualified for Money in the Bank. Perhaps, they can help her out in winning the contract again.
More WWE News:
For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
