Erick Rowan breaks silence after The Wyatt Sicks return to WWE SmackDown

Erick Rowan, a former member of The Wyatt Family and a key part of The Wyatt Sicks, took to Instagram after the faction’s explosive return on SmackDown. He shared a picture of the entire Wyatt Sicks group standing together with a birthday cake and candle in front, in memory of the late Bray Wyatt, whose birthday was the day before.

Bray Wyatt passed away almost two years ago, but his legacy endures. It was a bittersweet moment, as the legend of Bray Wyatt continues to live through his brother, Bo Dallas, and The Wyatt Sicks, of whom Bray is the sixth eternal member.

The Wyatt Sicks made their long-awaited return to WWE. The last time we saw them, they were feuding The Final Testament and The Miz. They had an eight-man tag team match in the main event of an episode of Monday Night Raw.

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After losing that contest, they were written off of television. After nearly a half a year away, with endless speculation and rumors about a potential return date, the faction, led by Bo Dallas, appeared in the main event of the May 23, 2025, episode of SmackDown, wreaking havoc on everyone in the process.

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The main event of Friday Night SmackDown promised to be a hard-hitting affair as the latest SmackDown sensation and up-and-coming team Fraxiom faced The Street Profits for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

As the match was drawing closer to its end, it seemed The Street Profits were about to secure victory. Suddenly, the lights went out. The Wyatt Sicks appeared, standing in the middle of the ring. Who were they targeting? Everyone.

There were already plenty of shenanigans in the closing moments of the match, with DIY and The Motor City Machine Guns fighting at ringside. But The Wyatt Sicks didn’t choose sides based on baby faces or heels. They attacked everyone. Rowan played his part in the assault, using his raw strength to dismantle both The Motor City Machine Guns and DIY.

After taking out everyone, The Wyatt Sicks took their signature position in the center of the ring. Their music played in the background as SmackDown ended in an incredible spectacle. It will be interesting to see who the faction targets in the upcoming weeks.

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Sagnik Chowdhury is a WWE news and features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. He graduated from the University of Calcutta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in finance, in 2014 and is currently pursuing an MBA. Sagnik has always been passionate about creative writing, alongside writing several academic articles over the years. However, his true love lies in WWE, and he has been covering the sport for close to a year. Before assuming his current role, Sagnik was a content writer for a reputable news outlet for 11 months. He strives to report accurate, relevant, and ethical information. He rigorously verifies his sources and ensures they are credible before citing them.

Over the years, he has won numerous national academic article writing competitions organized by leading educational institutions in India. His work has been published in the annual magazines of institutes like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur, and more. Sagnik has been following WWE for over a decade, but it was The Authority vs. Daniel Bryan storyline that truly hooked him to the sport. His favorite pro wrestler is The Miz, as he believes The A-Lister embodies the idea of believing in your dreams and making them come true. He admires Miz's promo skills, storytelling abilities, and how he has made the most of every opportunity given to him over the last 15 years.

If he could go back to the Attitude Era, Sagnik would book female wrestlers in prominent storylines and provide them more chances to showcase their potential.

When not watching or writing about pro wrestling, Sagnik loves to rewatch his comfort shows, such as Modern Family and The Office. He is a movie and TV series enthusiast, with Ryan Gosling being one of his favorite actors.

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