Bray Wyatt's new ring name possibly disclosed after new trademark filing
July 31, 2022 will mark one year since Bray Wyatt was released from WWE. Now that he can't use the Bray Wyatt name anymore outside of the company, a new trademark may suggest what he will be using as his ring name going forward.
Wyatt's release from WWE came as a shock, with reports following his departure revealing that he reportedly had a clash of heads with Vince McMahon, who soured on him. Other recent rumors suggested that Wyatt's release may have had to do with a medical issue that wasn't being addressed. Wrestling fans have been awaiting Wyatt's return to the ring for nearly a year now with speculation about his next destination.
According to Wrestlingnews.co, the former WWE Champion has filed a trademark for the name "Wyatt 6" to sell merchandise:
“Mark For: WYATT 6™ trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of hats; Shirts; Sweatshirts; Bandanas; Hooded sweatshirts.”
It's interesting to note that he is also using the name Wyatt 6 on his Twitter handle.
Patience. It’s almost time
Bray Wyatt hasn't wrestled in nearly 15 months
Uhhhhh....
Did @AlexaBliss_WWE just cost #TheFiend his match against @RandyOrton? #WrestleMania @WWEBrayWyatt https://t.co/2MzBEPiTpP
Bray Wyatt's last match was at WrestleMania 37 where he lost to Randy Orton again. It was a poorly received match and was the unfortunate conclusion of The Fiend character in WWE - one that was well-received at first. Wyatt and Orton previously clashed at WrestleMania 33 in 2017, where fans saw Eater of the Worlds lose his WWE Champion to The Viper that night.
Wyatt is better known for his character work - something that has proven to be more decisive in becoming a big star in wrestling. There has long been speculation that Wyatt could join AEW, but Dave Meltzer stated that his asking price is too high.
Wyatt was reportedly earning between $3-4 million with WWE before his release, which should explain why Tony Khan hasn't jumped in to sign him.