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What is it about The Fiend that the WWE Universe is in love with?
While some fans were critical of his debut as the host of The Firefly Funhouse, they quickly became entranced by the dark overtones of this new character. Fans even went so far as to explore the character online and try to figure out what the company was planning on doing with him.
Fortunately for the WWE Universe, they got that answer during a special episode of The Firefly Funhouse, where Bray Wyatt revealed his new Fiend character. The new creation was met with a mix of shock, joy and legitimate interest in seeing what happens next, which has somewhat become the main crux of the character.
With that being said, we take a look at the five best things about The Fiend. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to tell us what your favorite part of the character is.
#5 Terror in plain sight
There's something about WWE embracing a horror-themed element on their show again that is instantly refreshing to watch. It's almost as if they knew there would be some kind of demand for a supernatural gimmick with a dark edge, capitalized on it and then created their best character to date.
Think about it. Between The Fiend showing up in The Miz's house and scaring his daughter to his cryptic messages to Goldberg and Hulk Hogan, the character is a genius at sending shivers down your spine. Beyond that, he does it in such a way that leaves you absolutely terrified and simultaneously excited to see what happens next.
And that's the magic of a character like The Fiend. It's just the fact that one minute Wyatt will look unassuming and then suddenly get that sinister look on his face- the kind of look that suggests that a very dangerous being exists inside of him. That's pretty scary to watch unfold and has become even more so as The Fiend slowly reveals his powers.
#4 His undefeated streak
Whether The WWE Universe wants to admit it or not, one of the best things about The Fiend is his undefeated streak and how long it could possibly last. Sure, the streak will have to end eventually and might have a good chance of doing so at WrestleMania 36, but what if WWE calls an audible and keeps it going?
Not only would that make the next couple of months must-watch television as fans wait to see who will finally defeat The Fiend, but it also creates a very unpredictable situation. The reason for this is that no one has really gotten close to beating The Fiend and even when they somewhat have, they got snuffed out rather quickly.
With that being said, it's more than just the streak. It's about how WWE will choose to end it and that alone is is a very interesting question. It will also be jaw-dropping to eventually watch it play out live and could end up being one of the biggest moments in modern-day WWE history.
#3. The storytelling
WWE has weaved a very intricate web when it comes to The Fiend character and it has only made his lore all the more polarizing. Of course, the company has revealed details about the inside workings of the character at times and Wyatt himself has divulged tidbits on Twitter, but The Fiend is still very much an unknown entity.
In all honesty, there are just so many questions surrounding this character and it is almost impossible to figure out where to start. Believe it or not however, a lot of these questions have to do with WWE's implication of cliff-hanger storytelling and the use of symbolism, which has made the character enrapturing to watch.
Whether it be the use of the red light or the manner in which The Fiend manages to change every Superstar he comes into contact with, he is an extremely contradictory entity. He, along with WWE creative, also seem to be very good at telling this character's story and it is truly a work of art to watch unfold.
#2 Boundless entity
While the Bray Wyatt character was restricted in terms of storytelling, The Fiend doesn't seem to suffer from those limitations at all. WWE has already proven just how far they can go with their newest creation and the results have been jaw-dropping to watch.
For example, Wyatt infamously interrupted Hulk Hogan during his interview for the 2020 Hall of Fame. Not only did he somehow cut into the live interview with an NWO-inspired Firefly Funhouse graphic, but the sinister children's show host also walked into flame doing Hogan's iconic strumming of the belt.
Another great example was when he broke in during an interview with Goldberg and did a mock version of a news channel. He even went so far as to have a weather report with Mercy The Buzzard. Of course, it probably wasn't Wyatt's greatest segment especially since it didn't have a direction to it, but it was undeniable proof of what the character is capable of.
#1 Changing trope
It's no secret that facing The Fiend changes his opponents in one way or another and while WWE doesn't always follow through with it, the storytelling device has been interesting to watch. In fact, between Daniel Bryan's renewed focus, Finn Balor's new attitude and The Monday Night Messiah's fight for change, this element has worked wonders for the company.
It's almost like a get-out-of-jail-free card for WWE when it comes to doing a heel or babyface turn, which makes it very valuable in certain situations. It also casts the Superstar that faced The Fiend in a completely different light and seems to make the fans want to follow the losing character even more.
In the end, facing The Fiend changes you in some way and while WWE hasn't fully explained it yet, it is a powerful booking tool. Beyond that, it makes every feud that The Fiend takes part in must-watch television as fans try to figure out how the character will change his latest victim.
