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With each passing week, it looks like we are closer to the in-ring return of the new avatar of Bray Wyatt- The Fiend. In the latest WWE NEWS, ever since debuting the new gimmick inside the Firefly Funhouse on the April 22nd episode of RAW, Bray Wyatt hasn't looked back and has been the best part of the show each week.
The sheer excellence with which the Firefly Funhouse episodes are written and directed have made even the biggest haters of WWE to appreciate and like them. Bray Wyatt, alongside his friends - Mercy the Buzzard, Abby the Witch, Rambling Rabbit, Husky the Pig Boy, and Devil Vince McMahon, has made a very compelling story about his new gimmick.
The Fiend, as per Bray, is here to protect us. He also claims that he has control over this demonic entity, but whether that is true or not is yet to be seen.
A major surprise that we got on the RAW following Stomping Grounds was the return of The Undertaker, who came to the rescue of Roman Reigns from the duo of Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre.
As happy as fans are to see Taker back, one needs to realize that this might not continue for long as he is in the last stages of his career. But who could finally retire the most dominant force in the history of sports entertainment?
In this article, let's take a look at the five reasons why The Fiend should retire The Dead Man and claim his spot as the new prince of darkness.
#5 Bray Wyatt's rivalry with The Undertaker comes full circle
Bray Wyatt and The Undertaker have already crossed paths previously on a number of occasions, with The Phenom coming out on top in all of them. This all started back at WrestleMania 31, where Bray challenged Taker for a match to prove that he is the new face of fear. However, the match ended with Wyatt taking the pin.
While it could be argued that sharing the ring with a legend like The Undertaker is a big feat in itself, the truth is that WWE missed an opportunity of making a big star in Bray by not letting him go over the Dead Man.
But this new Bray Wyatt is a changed man. Not only is he wiser, but more powerful as well, thanks to The Fiend. This demonic entity could help him achieve what he could not do on his own. It would be a full circle for the Wyatt and Taker storyline, and WWE could finally undo the mistake that they made four years ago.
#4 That would be a huge way to announce his arrival
Bray Wyatt has created such a huge hype for his new character through the help of some backstage skits that the Firefly Funhouse has quickly become one of the biggest talking points in the world of pro wrestling.
Now it is upon WWE to not let this hype die down once Wyatt makes his in-ring debut. In one of my other articles, I've discussed why Bray Wyatt's new character might not live up to the expectations once he returns to the ring.
One thing that needs to happen is that The Fiend should have a huge feud to announce his arrival and declare himself as a force to fear from. Remember how Bray scared Mercy, Rambling Rabbit, and Abby by asking them whether they want him to call The Fiend.
To carry this same fear when he makes his transition as an in-ring competitor, Wyatt needs a huge boost and what better way than to take out The Dead Man himself.
#3 Fans won't turn against him for doing so
The biggest issue with retiring a legend like The Undertaker is that fans might turn against you very quickly. Just take a look at the video above that shows the crowd booing the hell out of Roman Reigns on the RAW after WrestleMania 33, where many believed he retired the Undertaker.
While we all know The Undertaker is not retired yet, but the fact is that he will eventually call it a day soon. In the current roster, my top picks to retire the Undertaker are - The Demon King Finn Balor, Aleister Black, and Bray Wyatt.
Aleister Black being pretty new to the roster might not be an ideal choice as fans might turn on him, and if it Finn Balor, he might benefit from him only if he turns heel. On the other hand, we have Bray Wyatt/The Fiend. The character is already a huge fan favorite, so much so that fans might even cheer him instead of The Undertaker during their feud.
Rather than giving unnecessary to any wrestler, having Bray retire The Undertaker would be a better idea.
#2 The Undertaker's days as an in-ring competitor are numbered
As already mentioned, The Undertaker would not be around forever. Every time the Dead Man makes his return to the ring, the WWE Universe is left with a bittersweet taste in their mouth. As awesome as it is to witness the mystique of The Undertaker, it's no secret that he is well past his prime and hardly carries himself properly in any match now.
We never know which match might turn out to be the last one for our beloved Phenom, and WWE needs to make sure that he gets a proper sendoff. In the business of pro-wrestling, you are supposed to go on your back and put someone over. Ric Flair did that, Shawn Michaels did that, and many others as well.
The call is on WWE to decide when and how will Taker wrestle his last match and who will be put over before calling it a day. With the popularity of The Fiend, and WWE looking to make this a huge deal, he should be the correct choice.
#1 Passing the torch moment
Gone are the days when we were used to seeing many supernatural and larger than life characters and gimmicks in pro wrestling. With the advancement of internet and the ever increasing Internet Wrestling Community (IWC), the kayfabe is slowly dying, if it already has not.
The Undertaker is a character who has stood the test of time and is arguably the best gimmick ever produced in WWE. After a long time, WWE has struck gold again with the new Firefly Funhouse gimmick of Bray Wyatt, many even calling it the best gimmick of this decade.
With Bray being the new bearer of the supernatural stuff in wrestling, it is fitting that he gets a nod from the Dead Man himself. We have seen many passing the torch moments in the world of wrestling, and this could be one of the biggest one of them. The Fiend being too powerful, even for the lord of darkness could be a huge statement to finally give him the title of - the new face of fear.
Do you think we will see a feud between The Fiend and The Undertaker soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
