5 potential opponents for Bray Wyatt in WWE
Could Bray Wyatt be returning to World Wrestling Entertainment? Fans have been speculating about the meaning behind recent tweets from the former Universal Champion.
For now, the WWE Universe isn't quite sure what to believe. The Eater of Worlds was released from his contract nearly a year ago. Since then, anticipation has grown repeatedly over where the star could turn up. While some expect him to go to AEW, others believe he will to WWE.
If Wyatt does return to WWE, there's a lot he could do. The former champion could battle both fresh and new opponents. Between his limited schedule before being released and being gone for a year, the landscape has changed considerably. As a result, numerous compelling matchups are available for the former Universal Champion.
Below are five potential opponents for Bray Wyatt in WWE:
#5. Kevin Owens and Bray Wyatt have only had one singles match
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Bray Wyatt and Kevin Owens were on WWE's main roster together from 2015 until Wyatt's release from the promotion in 2021. Somehow, the two avoided each other for most of that period.
Owens had only one singles match with Wyatt during that entire period. Bray's alter ego, The Fiend, took on Owens on an episode of SmackDown in 2020. The bout was only ten minutes long, and there was no live crowd for it due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A feud between the two could be excellent television. Both men are agile, so their matches would likely be hard-hitting brawls, but the real magic would come from the build leading to their collision. Wyatt and Owens are excellent on the microphone, so they could surely sell their match to anybody tuning in.
#4. The Fiend could challenge The Scottish Warrior
Drew McIntyre is currently one of the top stars in WWE. He's competing on SmackDown and has challenged Roman Reigns to a bout at Clash at the Castle. There's a chance The Scottish Warrior will win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at the event.
If Bray Wyatt returns to WWE, a feud against McIntyre seems likely. If he is the champion, the two fighting for the gold makes sense. If McIntyre isn't the titleholder, a win over the Scottish superstar would put Wyatt into title contention.
Interestingly, McIntyre and Wyatt have never had a singles match on WWE television. The pair had a handful of dark matches in 2019, but otherwise, they've never gone one-on-one. Seeing how they work together now could be quite interesting.
#3. Edge has his own evil family for Wyatt to combat
While many, including Sportskeeda Senior Editor Bill Apter, believe Bray Wyatt would be an excellent fit for The Judgment Day, another option may be more enticing. What if, instead of joining Edge's faction, Wyatt rivaled it?
Edge was retired when The Eater Of Worlds joined the WWE main roster. Not long after the Hall of Famer returned to the ring, the company released Wyatt. Despite being such major stars, the two haven't crossed paths in a match.
They do have similarities, though. Aside from being former world champions and excellent talkers, both have led dangerous and creepy factions. Edge currently leads The Judgment Day, and Bray Wyatt was once the leader of The Wyatt Family.
#2. The haunting Wyatt could take on The American Nightmare
Cody Rhodes made his return to WWE at WrestleMania 38. Since his comeback, he has primarily dealt with Bray's former rival, Seth Rollins. This feud is likely to culminate with the Hell in a Cell match between the pair, so Rhodes will need a new feud going forward.
If WWE wants to keep The American Nightmare's momentum going, a rivalry with Bray Wyatt may be the route to go. Rhodes would have his hands full with the former Fiend, no matter what character he would play this time around. Regardless of Wyatt's persona, they would have fans invested in their battles.
#1. The Fiend could challenge Roman Reigns
Any WWE Superstar in the promotion or planning to return to the company has their eyes set on winning the top title. For male superstars, the top prize is the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
The current champion is Roman Reigns, who has held the title for nearly two years. Bray Wyatt is very familiar with The Tribal Chief since he was the Universal Champion before Reigns. The pair were involved in a triple threat match alongside Braun Strowman at WWE Payback 2020. Reigns won the bout, and The Fiend never got revenge on The Head Of The Table.
If Bray Wyatt does return to WWE, either The Fiend or Wyatt himself could challenge Reigns and attempt to regain the gold he lost two years ago. The story writes itself.
The Eater of Worlds may one day make his presence known again in WWE. There's also a chance he'll never return to the company. If he does return, there are a plethora of potential opponents the star could face.
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