5 Opponents for Bray Wyatt after Hell in a Cell 2019

Bray Wyatt is all set to face reigning WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins in a Hell in a Cell match, at the Hell in a Cell PPV event, with the latter’s title on the line.

The night of October 6th, 2019, which is when the aforementioned event will take place, is beyond the shadow of a doubt the most important night of Wyatt’s career. Although the talented Superstar has already carved out a multifaceted career for himself; the introduction of The Fiend to the WWE Universe, has resulted in his popularity skyrocketing in recent times!

His Hell in a Cell matchup against Rollins will most likely see “The Fiend” become the new WWE Universal Champion, and although nothing’s guaranteed in the world of sports-entertainment, the safe bet would be Wyatt defeating The Architect in “hell” (*read in The Fiend’s voice).

Nevertheless, the WWE’s 2019 schedule doesn’t end at Hell in a Cell, and with multiple PPV events scheduled from October to December, Wyatt is likely to be booked strongly heading into the 2020 Royal Rumble event which takes place in January.

As the old adage goes: It takes two to tango! Needless to say, “The Fiend” would need a worthy adversary to fight! So, without further ado, we hereby present to you a list of notable opponents whom the WWE may book to face Bray Wyatt after Hell in a Cell 2019…

#5 Braun Strowman

Braun Strowman was a part of the Wyatt Family

The Monster Among Men Braun Strowman was initially introduced to the WWE Universe as The Black Sheep by none other than Bray Wyatt. It was Wyatt who took Strowman under his wing as a part of the dreaded Wyatt Family stable.

Fast-forward to the here and now, and with the Wyatt Family having disintegrated (Erick Rowan and Luke Harper now perform as a tag team on the SmackDown brand), Wyatt and Strowman have lately been at odds with one another.

Likeliest scenario:

Bray Wyatt in his “Fiend” avatar recently attacked Braun Strowman, and both Superstars have been exchanging threats on social media ever since.

The likeliest booking scenario, irrespective of whether Wyatt wins the Universal Championship or not, is for Strowman to commence a rivalry against The Fiend. Fans can expect Wyatt to face Strowman in a match at WWE’s Crown Jewel PPV on October 31st.

However, Strowman could miss out on facing Wyatt, and instead, end up facing a legendary boxing heavyweight titan (more on that later!)…

#4 Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre is one of the best pro wrestlers in the world today

Drew McIntyre hasn’t competed since August of this year, owing to him having to deal with a few injury issues. However, the vast majority of professional wrestling fans and experts believe that McIntyre is likely to return very soon.

In fact, PWInsider noted that McIntyre was present backstage for this week’s SmackDown on FOX premiere episode.

Although The Scottish Psychopath didn’t make his on-screen comeback to WWE programming this week, there’s a high probability that the promotion would have him return at the earliest – particularly considering the fact that he’s one of the top Superstars in the company today.

Likeliest scenario:

As we’d discussed in the previous page, Braun Strowman could face Bray Wyatt at Crown Jewel. Nevertheless, with one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of this era, “The Gypsy King” Tyson Fury, set to address his recent altercation with Strowman on next week’s episode of Monday Night RAW, Wyatt could be booked to face Drew McIntyre instead.

Based on the WWE’s recent booking patterns, Wyatt would likely defeat Strowman or McIntyre – depending on whom he faces – in his match at Crown Jewel on October 31st…

#3 Samoa Joe

I ought to note that out of all the names listed in this discussion of ours, Samoa Joe is probably one who could go toe-to-toe with The Fiend in the aspect of unadulterated aggression and spine-chilling violence.

Joe is one of the most physically-gifted Superstars in professional wrestling who, akin to Bray Wyatt, is deceptively fast for a man his size.

Perhaps one of the biggest problems Joe has faced ever since being called up to the WWE’s main roster is that despite striking fear in the heart of his opponent, he has failed to capture that elusive WWE Universal Championship. However, should Wyatt beat current Universal Champion Seth Rollins for the title at Hell in a Cell, Joe could find a new feud and possibly another title shot!

Likeliest scenario:

The chances of WWE booking Samoa Joe to feud with Bray Wyatt immediately after Hell in a Cell, are relatively slim. In fact, names such as Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre and others, would be accorded more preference than Joe, as potential opponents for Wyatt after Hell in a Cell.

With that being said, WWE’s final “Big 4 PPV” of 2019, Survivor Series, is set to take place on November 24th. Wyatt isn’t likely to partake in the traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series matchup, and the general consensus is that he’d be booked in a singles match for the event.

Moreover, WWE has enough time on its hands to book Joe well and help build his character’s momentum heading into Survivor Series 2019. The payoff of the aforementioned development would be a clash of beasts, as Samoa Joe faces The Fiend Bray Wyatt (irrespective of Wyatt being Universal Champion or not)…

#2 King Corbin

King Corbin is looking to ascend to the throne of the WWE Universe

Alright, ~~Baron Corbin~~ ahem, King Corbin, would be a rather unpopular choice for certain sections of the professional wrestling community, the hardcore fans to be specific. But bear with me regardless.

While the hardcore pro wrestling fans may have a strong dislike for Corbin, the 35-year-old Superstar has improved in leaps and bounds over the past few years. Although his athleticism has never been a problem, what with his impressive background in boxing and football, his in-ring wrestling skills as well as promo abilities have been the recipients of harsh criticism since his WWE main roster debut.

Nevertheless, Corbin seems to have found his rhythm, so to speak, in 2019. Right from teaming with Lacey Evans against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch at Extreme Rules, to winning the King of the Ring tournament; Corbin has been pushed as one of the WWE’s top Superstars as of late.

Likeliest scenario:

A huge advantage that Baron Corbin has over the likes of Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre and even Samoa Joe; is momentum. As we all know, momentum is one of the most significant factors in the world of professional wrestling.

If your character lacks momentum, chances are that you won’t be booked against the most talked-about act in pro wrestling today, which in this case happens to be “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt.

On November 24th at Survivor Series, King Corbin could prove his royalty by channeling his inner king, and going to war against the monstrous wrecking machine that is “The Fiend”…

#1 AJ Styles

AJ Styles taking on The Fiend would be pure pro wrestling magic

The Fiend is a truly phenomenal manifestation of the creative minds at WWE HQ, including that of the artist who actually brings the character to life, Bray Wyatt. Not to be clichéd here, but utter the word phenomenal, and the first person who comes to my mind is The Phenomenal One AJ Styles!

Styles presently holds the WWE United States Championship and keeps the title away from any and every adversary thanks to a few rather nefarious tactics – using his OC stable-mates Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson as henchmen to distract and/or attack his challengers.

However, Styles can’t be expected to hold the US Title too long, as there’s a great chance that the WWE would want to book one of their most popular performers in the Universal Title picture.

Likeliest scenario:

On that note, the final WWE PPV for the 2019 calendar year is TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (December 15th, 2019). Although the event is not regarded as high-profile as say a PPV like Survivor Series, the company always likes to close the year out on a high note.

What better way to bid adieu to 2019 with a bang, than booking The Fiend Bray Wyatt to defend his WWE Universal Championship against The Phenomenal One AJ Styles in a traditional TLC match.

The pure carnage of the TLC match coupled with Wyatt’s chaotic style and persona, not to mention Styles’ phenomenal (no pun intended) work-rate, and you have guaranteed fireworks at TLC.

In my opinion, Wyatt would be booked as a strong, Undertaker-esque character for the foreseeable future, beating Rollins for the Universal Title and successfully defending it against the likes of Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, Samoa Joe, King Corbin and AJ Styles.