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Bray Wyatt's name has been in wrestling headlines recently, and it's easy to see why. The Fiend attacking a legend (like his assault of Jerry Lawler this past week on Raw) and striking an ominous chord with the WWE Universe is a recurring event nowadays.
Wyatt has made a successful transition from the Firefly Fun House skits to live in-ring action, and fans have been buzzing about the character online ever since then.
However, there are reasons as to why The Fiend has become a popular sensation among fans of WWE so quickly, and in this article, we will take a look at five things that make "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt a special attraction in WWE:
#5: The character stands out from the rest of the roster
A lot of Professional Wrestling fans complain about the banality and the repetitive nature surrounding most of the superstars on the roster nowadays.
Somewhere down the line, a new crop of WWE Superstars emerged as fresh talent, but several of them lacked a distinct personality.
However, Bray Wyatt repackaged himself into a character that not only brought him back as one of the top stars, but it also pushed him to a level that he hadn't reached before.
On top of that, there seems to be a sudden (but welcome) shift in tone whenever The Fiend takes over Monday Night RAW or SmackDown Live. This encourages viewers to sit through weekly shows just to catch a glimpse of Bray Wyatt's demented new personality.
The mask, a new theme song, and everything related to this character, for the most part, brings about a feeling of fans collectively witnessing something way different from what they are accustomed to watching in the first place.
#4: The impressively produced theatrics make him look more menacing than ever
If you want to make a WWE Superstar look like a really big deal, then one way to do so is by putting tremendous effort (and money) into the TV Production department.
After all, what we see on our television screens reflects our own opinions about the product in the end, and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt's mystique largely depends upon theatrics whenever he decides to show up.
From the strobe lights to the theme music, as well as costumes, camera angles and paying attention to every little detail instills a heightened sense of fear that becomes addictive each and every time we get to see the character onscreen.
Not only does he look more menacing, but this also makes a great case for why "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt is a modern-day special attraction in the WWE.
#3: The Fiend has a lot in common with successful part-timers in the WWE
Speaking of theatrics, one of the things that Bray Wyatt has in common with The Undertaker is that both characters rely on a lot of theatrics to maintain their integrity and mystique in the company.
We have seen The Deadman making his iconic entrance every time he returns, yet, there is something addictive about seeing it over and over again - simply because fans love talking about a supernatural gimmick that still has deep roots embedded in kayfabe territory.
Similarly, how strange is it that a supernatural gimmick that debuted in 2019 (The Fiend) has managed to become the most popular character of the year?
So far, it looks like the company wants to maintain Bray Wyatt's mystique by not booking him each and every week. Even part-timers remain that way for a specific reason.
Goldberg spearing his opponents and wrestling in one-minute matches every week would become repetitive too.
So for what it's worth, Bray Wyatt has somehow succeeded in achieving that 'special attraction' status despite not being a full-fledged part-timer at the same time.
#2: Being a special attraction in WWE leaves more room for creative development
The Fiend's sporadic appearances so far have allowed Bray Wyatt to project and develop his creative ideas in the gaps between.
Wyatt didn't immediately appear on television right after the original set of Firefly Fun House episodes ended. Instead, WWE began to subtly reference the character, by peppering appearances of his Fun House puppets in the background of Raw and SmackDown the following weeks.
He took time to let the ideas grow, as Wyatt's fans kept anticipating his return during RAW and SmackDown Live every week.
Similarly, WWE's decision to not let The Fiend appear on RAW and SmackDown Live following SummerSlam 2019 irked a lot of viewers in the beginning, but it paid off fruitfully as we got to see him manhandle Jerry "The King" Lawler on this week's episode of Monday Night RAW.
Had this been the case during Bray's original run as part of the Wyatt Family, his previous character would have been more successful, to say the least.
Therefore, Wyatt's sporadic appearances not only allow his creative ideas to grow, but it also increases his status as a modern-day special attraction in WWE.
#1: Bray Wyatt's current momentum is his career's all-time peak so far
WWE fans are in for an exhilarating ride if Bray Wyatt's career keeps spiraling upward.
After all, Bray Wyatt's career has never seen a massive upsurge in momentum until now.
So where do we go from here?
WWE has been very patient in letting this character develop on their main shows every week, and in order to keep growing, they need to do the same in the future.
"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt is a special attraction because of several reasons mentioned in previous slides. But, in the end, WWE made this happen by not exploiting Wyatt's impressive momentum right now.
They could have very well capitalized on his SummerSlam success the very next night on RAW, but the fact that they didn't do so indicates that even the company wants to book the character step-by-step, without rushing to any conclusions.
Therefore, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt is undoubtedly WWE's modern-day special attraction, and it is yet to be seen if he can maintain this level of success in future shows as well.
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