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The 2020 WWE Draft brought about a massive shift in the landscape of WWE, with a lot of the roster moving brands. RAW and SmackDown will look pretty different from what they were in recent months, owing to some major Superstars switching brands. The biggest mover is possibly 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt, who was drafted to RAW.
The former Universal Champion was the very first pick on Night Two of the WWE Draft, moving over to the Red brand after a year on Friday Night SmackDown on FOX. The Fiend has taken part in some interesting storylines, some better than others. He is also in the middle of a budding partnership with Alexa Bliss.
The Goddess also moved from SmackDown to RAW during the WWE Draft, as we find out more about her dynamic with The Fiend. Wyatt could engage in some fascinating stories on RAW, with Bliss by his side. There are quite a few Superstars who could get involved with the pair, either in a partnership or in a feud.
Here are five storylines 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt could have on RAW, following the WWE Draft.
#5 The Fiend welcomes Braun Strowman back into his 'Family'
The extremely long and layered feud between Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt came to an abrupt end because of the returning Roman Reigns, who won the Universal Championship in a triple threat against both Superstars. However, there seems to be some unfinished business between the former Wyatt Family stable-mates.
Their last action together was a superplex from The Fiend to Strowman, which caused the ring to collapse. And with his partnership with Alexa Bliss underway, the two could attempt to make the Monster Among Men join them. Wyatt has tried doing so during their feud but to no avail.
That could change soon though, especially since Strowman has now encountered The Fiend. Bliss was mesmerized by his monstrous presence and she is a master manipulator, capable of turning Strowman's head despite him not caring for her in the lead up to SummerSlam.
Braun Strowman needed to move to RAW, having done everything possible on SmackDown. One of the most exciting directions his character could take is a reunion with Bray Wyatt and Alexa Bliss. The three of them could be unstoppable as a team.
#4 Alexa Bliss wins the RAW Women's title from Asuka thanks to mind games from The Fiend
Whether or not WWE adds to it, there is a lot of potential in The Fiend and Alexa Bliss as a unit on RAW. The 5-time Women's Champion will be a crucial part of Bray Wyatt's act, with her presence alongside him likely to unsettle his opponents moving forward. But this could go both ways.
Maybe, the Goddess takes advantage of the power that comes along with being united with The Fiend and goes for the RAW Women's Championship. Bliss' first feud in this role could be against her former tag team partner, Nikki Cross. After that, she may go straight to the top of the card on the Red brand.
Asuka's reign as the RAW Women's Champion hasn't exactly set the world on fire, with most of her opponents not at her level in the ring. A program pitting her against Bliss could be very intriguing, given the mind games she and Wyatt could play on the 'Empress of Tomorrow'.
The Fiend could have a direct influence to the end of Asuka's title reign if Alexa Bliss does go after the title. And why wouldn't she? She is now a part of one of the most intriguing and destructive acts in WWE today.
#3 Is The Fiend the true leader of RETRIBUTION?
It may sound baffling, but RETRIBUTION seems somewhat of an extension of Bray Wyatt's motives as The Fiend. The 3-time WWE World Champion is all about avenging those who have wronged him, gaining "retribution" on them. Wyatt has also had the catchphrase, "down with the machine", in the past.
What if this radical group of wrestlers, hellbent on destroying RAW, is ultimately controlled by 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt?
Yes, Mustafa Ali was revealed as the "leader" of RETRIBUTION last week on RAW, but there may be bigger things in store for him and his group. The one Superstar who should be desperate to destroy WWE, as a company, is Bray Wyatt. He had to endure more than four years of poor booking, eventually boiling over and turning him into a nightmarish monster.
There may be a reason why RETRIBUTION attacked RAW, with The Fiend on top over at SmackDown. He even avoided an attack from the group at one point, "teleporting" from the ring before they could strike. The story of The Fiend pulling RETRIBUTION's strings is an interesting one.
The dynamic between Wyatt, Alexa Bliss, and Ali would be an interesting one.
#2 The Fiend goes after Drew McIntyre and the WWE Championship
Bray Wyatt is one of WWE's top stars and has become a regular part of the main event scene on either RAW or SmackDown. The Fiend won the Universal Championship twice in the past year, and while his last reign was only a week long, there might be more gold in the future. This might also be the reason for his shift away from SmackDown and Roman Reigns.
'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt and Alexa Bliss could both go after their respective world titles on RAW. Bliss could defeat Asuka to win the RAW Women's Championship, while Wyatt would challenge Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship. The match between them would be intriguing and maybe The Fiend's biggest challenge in WWE so far.
While there is no history between Wyatt and McIntyre, pitting two of WWE's biggest Superstars against each other is not a bad idea. Bray Wyatt could become the WWE Championship once again, for the first time in years.
The one issue is how WWE will take the WWE title off The Fiend. It wouldn't be in the company's best interests to have Bray Wyatt's monstrous alter-ego pinned, until at least his eventual clash with Roman Reigns. At least he will have had a fulfilling reign as the WWE Champion if he defeats McIntyre for the belt.
But maybe The Fiend will go after the man who ended the aforementioned WWE title reign instead of chasing the title itself.
#1 The Fiend targets Randy Orton for his actions in 2017
While WrestleMania defeats to John Cena and The Undertaker severely derailed Bray Wyatt's momentum, the one man who has damaged the 'Eater of Worlds' the most in WWE is Randy Orton. He, not Cena, should be credited for the ultimate birth of The Fiend. Their history is storied and dark, particularly for Wyatt.
The Viper spent months as part of the Wyatt Family on SmackDown, before ultimately betraying his "leader". But this was no ordinary betrayal. Orton did it in the evilest way imaginable, burning Bray Wyatt's house down, including the soul of Sister Abigail.
This led to a WWE Championship match between the two at WrestleMania 33, which Wyatt lost in lackluster fashion. His stock as a main event Superstar was further damaged. The 'Eater of Worlds' never truly recovered from those traumatic events, until The Fiend was introduced.
Whether he leaves Hell in a Cell as the WWE Champion or not, Orton could very well be The Fiend's next target. Alexa Bliss could essentially play the role of Sister Abigail "reincarnated", to mess with the Legend Killer's head and remind him of his sins.
For Bray Wyatt to truly 'heal' himself, he must destroy the Superstar who 'hurt' him the most. Randy Orton does not know the storm that is headed his way. He will soon endure the physical and mental torture at the hands of 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt, and Alexa Bliss, by association.
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