Photo: Original concept art for Bray Wyatt's "Burnt Fiend" mask revealed with exposed skull and dripping flesh
The new concept art of the originally planned burnt mask of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt has been revealed.
Tattoo artist Kyle A. Scarborough, one of the people responsible for the original Fiend mask, took to Twitter to reveal the original concept of the "burnt Fiend" mask with dripping flesh and exposed skull. Scarborough added that he was under the impression that his concept was the one finally used, but that didn't happen.
The "2 hr. deadline Burnt Fiend' concept.
Major rush job, but out of my control. Wanted to show exposed skull & dripping flesh. I was given the impression my concept was used when it wasn't, but that's a whole other story for a later time.
#TheFiend #BrayWyatt #KultofWindham https://t.co/rpZemE7iDn
Scarborough said the final mask, which was seen on WWE TV, was designed by WWE's in-house team, and the blame was placed on Brother Love, aka the Executive Director of RAW and SmackDown, Bruce Prichard.
For the record, I liked what was used fine. The mask build was great, though I do think the design was a bit flat. (Design came from their in-house people, apparently).
Either way, the blame was placed on Brother Love, so if you liked it, blame him. 🤷♂️
How did "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt get burnt?
Last year, Bray Wyatt started a feud with Randy Orton. The two had history, including their WrestleMania 33 match where Orton defeated Wyatt to win the WWE Championship. The Viper was also responsible for burning down Sister Abigail's grave and the Wyatt Family compound.
At TLC 2020, The Fiend faced Orton in a bizarre Firefly Inferno match. Orton came out victorious and set The Fiend on fire in the middle of the ring.
Out of the ashes ... THE FIEND HAS EMERGED?! #WWEFastlane https://t.co/eu0jfo031V
After being away from WWE TV for nearly three months, Wyatt returned to Fastlane 2021 with a burnt and gruesome mask. He faced Orton at WrestleMania 37 and, during his entrance, his mask magically healed. Wyatt lost the match after Alexa Bliss' distraction. This was his last match for WWE before being released in July 2021.