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Bray Wyatt is considered one of the more notable personalities of professional wrestling. His creepy persona was more than enough to make him stand out on any huge roster today. A fresh entry into AEW might just be what a character like Wyatt needs to get the ball rolling.
However, Wyatt joining AEW can also have a less-than-helpful effect, since his personality can overshadow a lot of other people. Here are three reasons why AEW should sign Bray Wyatt, and three reasons why they shouldn't.
#3. Why Bray Wyatt should be signed: He could be a fresh new villain to revive The Dark Order
The defeat of Hangman Adam Page and the Dark Order saw the departure of the group. The void felt by the exit of their leader has still not been filled, and Bray Wyatt could be the character to bring the order back into power.
This would set up a villainous faction to go toe to toe with the babyfaces of AEW and create general chaos. This was hinted at by Evil Uno as well, although it was a while back.
Bray Wyatt being ushered in as The Exalted One with a credible storyline would make a lot of sense and help revive the Dark Order through capable leadership.
#3. Why Bray Wyatt should not be signed: He does not fit the kind of wrestlers AEW sign
It is pretty clear that AEW prefers to sign wrestlers that display a certain physically fit and mobile style. Bray Wyatt represents something else entirely. His career in WWE saw him competing in short matches.
This is hardly suitable for AEW, and may be a major reason for Wyatt not being signed yet. Konnan, a former WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, chimed in with a warning after it was hinted that Bray Wyatt may be joining AEW.
"He's probably going to join the already inflated AEW Roster and where are you going to put Bray when Aleister Black is kind of your dark sadistic character?" said Feeney. "They just don't have space but at the same time, if you're Tony Khan, how can you not sign Bray. He's got a name and facial recoginition. And people are big fans. I would sign him if I was Tony. But then you would have to figure out what the f**k am I going to do with this guy, especially with Brian coming in now, and Punk's already there."
"That place...if he doesn't watch out, it's going to turn into WCW," Konnan replied.
This forewarning from the WCW Veteran is not something to be taken lightly, and AEW seems to understand it.
#2. Why Bray Wyatt should be signed: Wyatt's personality could be great to work against Darby Allin
Darby Allin's storyline could benefit immensely from an antagonist like Bray Wyatt showing up on the scene. Wyatt's spooky presence could challenge high-flying straight-edge Darby and even create a feud with Sting to develop in the future.
Many fans have expressed an interest in a feud between Darby Allin and Bray Wyatt. It would be very interesting to see it come alive in the Arena, backed up by meaningful motivations.
#2. Why Bray Wyatt should not be signed: Wyatt has been known to be hard to work with
It is no secret that Bray Wyatt has also not been looked upon as a good superstar to sign. Some of his storylines did not pan out as they should have, and this was where discrepancies reportedly arose between Wyatt and the company's creative unit.
Wyatt, who was released by WWE on July 31, was displeased with the shoddy booking surrounding his character and is also believed to have been outspoken about it and this is believed to have angered chairman Vince McMahon. McMahon not being appreciative of his employee doesn't help the case.
This hints at Bray Wyatt's tendency to challenge authority and his management. Although it can be argued that management was at fault for handling his character poorly which sparked the conflict, Wyatt did not come off looking as the best employee either. Internal conflict does not bode well for any organization, and this might be one of the reasons why AEW is not moving forward with the signing.
#1. Why Bray Wyatt should be signed: Wyatt's 'The Fiend' could make an impactful return.
Similar to Bray Wyatt, AEW has shown they can present a creepy persona and have it work against other wrestlers, as we saw in the match between Dr. Britt Baker and Abadon.
The men's division could also use a heel to put up against big shots like Kenny Omega and Orange Cassidy. The Fiend could have a better reception in AEW than his previous appearance.
The Fiend was one of the most popular wrestling personalities being followed by the audience. His return has a high chance of being welcomed by a majority of fans.
#1. Why Bray Wyatt should not be signed: "The Fiend" was handled poorly near the end.
Although The Fiend was created very thoughtfully and proved to be a major success, his character suffered later on due to poor management. A number of bad bookings and constant losses in matches reduced the importance and impact of his character.
Further down the line, the conflict regarding creative choices regarding his character led to Wyatt's less than desirable departure.
AEW being meticulous as they are, realize the difficulty of managing such a complex character like The Fiend. Complications in presentation may be a cause behind hesitation from the organization.
Whether Wyatt is going to join AEW or not is still up in the air. Speculation can only provide so much. However, there is no doubt that Bray Wyatt's possible entry into AEW is generating a lot of hype, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds.
