Analysis of 7 things that stood out in WWE this week (22-29 April 2019)

#6 Bray Wyatt returns to WWE with a new character

Bray Wyatt debuted a disturbing new character

For weeks, we have been seeing these creepy vignettes being played on our screens. While many of us knew it was Bray Wyatt, what we didn't know was how strange his new gimmick would be. After all, the last time we saw Bray on TV was when he was part of a tag team with Matt Hardy last year.

It's fair to say that Bray is back with a new look and a new lease on the life of his career in WWE. His old gimmick was completely dead in the water, which was down to incompetent booking of the gimmick.

Bray Wyatt's new character appears to be that of a children's talk show host in the "Firefly Funhouse". His new gimmick just seems to have a fresh type of vibe to it, and could be a successful one if it's booked correctly.

The best thing about this gimmick is that it includes elements out of his old gimmick, such as the mention of Firefly and the 'Buzzard. All isn't what it seems though, as we witnessed Bray cut a cardboard copy of himself up with a chainsaw. Something about this new character feels like that it's even more evil than his old one, maybe with the way he speaks and his mannerisms. It certainly has horror/ thriller film elements to it.

My take on this new character is it certainly is a different type of character from what WWE usually give us. There is no margin for error in this character. If it doesn't work due to bad booking, Bray Wyatt will be seen as nothing more than a joke and he will be a jobber. It will certainly mean his career in WWE would be over, as no-one would take him seriously.

The WWE would be criticized by the fans for ruining one of their best all round talents. Bray deserves a chance to succeed, while WWE need to capitalize on the man's capabilities as a performer. I certainly hope it works out for him.

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#5 Lars Sullivan destroys multiple superstars

' The Freak ' Lars Sullivan has begun his path of destruction on the blue brand

Since the Raw after WrestleMania, we have seen The Freak Lars Sullivan destroy many superstars. Many legends like Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, R Truth and the Hardy Boys have all been victims.

This week however, we saw Sullivan destroy 4 other superstars. Chad Gable was on his way to the ring for a match with Jinder Mahal (accompanied by the Singh Brothers), when Sullivan attacked Gable on the entrance ramp. Sullivan destroyed him and then the Singh brothers, while Jinder Mahal managed to escape. R-Truth tried to come out and get revenge from the previous week on Sullivan, however he got destroyed as well.

Many people may not be happy with how Sullivan is just being used to demolish people, however like it or not, it is effectively building him up for when he does start a program with somebody. Yes, he does need to start having matches soon, but it appears WWE are going about it a different way.

Rather than Lars just destroying local jobbers, WWE are having him their own established superstars. Sure it's understandable that it's either legends or lower midcard talent, but the point is that it's not a group of local jobbers like the usual trope is. It is instantly making the talent on the roster fear Sullivan, which is making him look credible.No superstar on Smackdown knows if they will be his next casualty, which adds to his aura.

It certainly seems like WWE are going to try and make The Freak a cross between Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman. He debuted on the main roster in the same fashion Lesnar did in 2002, yet he is built along the same lines as Braun Strowman. If anything, he could be the next big thing in the company.

His first program should preferably be with a big name star who could give him a rub. WWE know that he can't just keep going and destroying superstars. It's clear though, that there are big plans in place for him. We must remember that Sullivan has come back after having time off to deal with mental health issues. It could be why the company is easing him into his role. I'm sure many of us can't wait to see him in action.