WWE internal reactions to Wyatt Sicks debut; "dead crowd" praised - Reports
The WWE Universe has welcomed Wyatt Sicks. Uncle Howdy brought his "sinister friends" to RAW on Monday and the group left a massacre in its wake. Sources have just revealed internal reactions to the debut, along with backstage observations on production and the crowd.
The Bray Wyatt-inspired faction led by his brother Bo Dallas has finally arrived after months of rumors and speculation. Bo has continued the role of Uncle Howdy, and he is leading a gang of Wyatt creations - Erick Rowan as Ramblin' Rabbit, Nikki Cross as Sister Abigail, Joe Gacy as Huskus The Pig Boy, Dexter Lumis as Mercy The Buzzard. After major potential spoilers were just revealed on creative plans for Wyatt Sicks, now sources are providing insight into what went down at RAW.
Following the RAW main event, WWE's production crew quickly set the stage up for the reveal of Cross' character, which was impossible to hide from the crowd. Fightful Select adds that officials were happy with that main camera shot, and with the longer reveal that went backstage before following Howdy back out.
Corpus Christi, Texas is notorious for being a dead crowd due to their lackluster reactions over the years. However, the latest report notes that WWE sources were "over the moon" about Monday's Texas crowd in general. Regarding the show-closing segment with Wyatt Sicks, officials were said to be very happy with how everything worked out, as far as production, buzz, and feedback go.
WWE sources previously revealed backstage details on the individual members of Wyatt Sicks, including how Rowan was brought back specifically for the storyline.
The Wyatt Sicks to impact WWE Money in the Bank?
The Wyatt Sicks officially debuted on Monday's RAW and left several people laid out backstage, including Chad Gable. The faction has not been confirmed for the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event, but an appearance is possible.
Gable, Strowman, and Bronson Reed were previously announced for a Money in the Bank qualifier on next week's RAW. There's speculation on the match being changed due to the attacks on Gable and seemingly Strowman, which Reed has publicly acknowledged. The Monster of All Monsters earlier today confirmed that he was not attacked by Wyatt Sicks.
WWE is still advertising Gable vs. Strowman vs. Reed as of this writing. The Women's MITB qualifier scheduled for next week is Lyra Valkyria vs. Kairi Sane vs. Shayna Baszler. Karrion Kross is also set to face Kofi Kingston in a singles competition.
Monday's RAW saw Jey Uso qualify for Men's Money in the Bank by winning a Triple Threat match over Rey Mysterio and Finn Balor. IYO SKY qualified for the Women's ladder match by defeating Kiana James and Zelina Vega. The first SmackDown qualifier will be held on Friday with Andrade vs. Kevin Owens vs. Grayson Waller.