Bray Wyatt captivated an entire wresting world. When Husky Harris was written off TV, no one could've predicted what would soon follow. As the Bray Wyatt run progressed, so to would the following.
What we know now as "fireflies" began to fill arenas all over the world, as Bray made his slow, steady entrance towards the ring, lantern in tow. Fans were truly following the buzzards and Bray Wyatt had become a phenomenon.
So, now we have entered into this whole new era. The roster has been divided into two brands, headed by power hungry siblings, wanting to show the world why they are daddies dominate offspring.
As we know, Wyatt has been drafted to the Smackdown brand, under the leadership of Shane McMahon. He joins the likes of John Cena, AJ Styles and the WWE Champion, Dean Ambrose, just to name a few.
So where does Bray Wyatt fall in line, when it comes to a shot at the gold?
Some will argue that the legacy of Bray Wyatt will not be defined by championships and while I can respect that notion, I must in turn, ask why not Bray? If Dolph Ziggler is suddenly worthy of a main event spot at an event as prominent as SummerSlam, why would Bray not be just as deserving?
I'm not knocking Ziggy, but ask yourself which match you'd rather see as a co-main event at SummerSlam- Ziggler vs. Ambrose, or would you rather see The Lunatic Fringe defend his title against Bray Wyatt? Which match would be the bigger sell of the two?
Sure, there are some who prefer Dolph over Wyatt, but at the end of the day, I can't help but feel that one is way more appealing than the other and it doesn't include being a "show-off."
Since arriving on the main roster, Bray has defeated Kane in a Ring of Fire match at the 2013 SummerSlam, together with the Family, he defeated The Shield at the 2014 Elimination Chamber and he's had Wrestlemania showdowns with John Cena and The Undertaker, plus an encounter with The Rock at Wrestlemania 32 in Dallas.
Not to mention a huge win over the tag team champions The New Day at Battleground. Needless to say, Wyatt is certainly battle-tested and proven to be worthy of a spot atop the Smackdown roster.
Bray Wyatt is one of the most unique, creative characters in the history of wrestling. He's versatile as a heel or babyface and it's obvious that fans love the guy, regardless which side he stands on.
From the time he hits the curtain and the fireflies ignite the arena, until the opponent is planted with a deadly kiss from Sister Abigail, Bray Wyatt comes to deliver and that's exactly what he does...deliver.
It's been a long time since we've witnessed something as fresh and as charismatic as Bray Wyatt.
This is a guy who was born to be a professional wrestler. With the same blood flowing through his veins as Barry and Kendall Windham, his father Mike Rotunda, better known as I.R.S. and of course the patriarch, his grandfather, the late Hall of Fame legend BlackJack Mulligan, Bray has the genetic makeup to be successful in this industry.
At this point, it's all a matter of opportunities. Will he get his shot to prove how far he can make it? I guess time will tell, but as of right now, I cannot think of one legitimate reason why this guy isn't worthy of being in the main event picture.
The stage is set, it's time to put the whole world in his hands.
