

The trio debuted on WWE's main roster in 2013 and quickly emerged as a top faction, eventually adding future World Champion Braun Strowman and later Orton during the group's relaunch in 2016. Rotunda was repackaged under the name Bray Wyatt in the then-developmental brand Florida Championship Wrestling and later the current incarnation of NXT as a charismatic cult leader of "The Wyatt Family," working alongside Erick Rowan and the late Brodie Lee, then under the name " Luke Harper."

Wyatt, whose real name is Windham Rotunda, signed a developmental contract with WWE in 2009, initially debuting as Husky Harris during the then-reality show competition version of NXT and later joining the group Nexus on the main roster. Many fans questioned Wyatt's absence and a lack of explanation for the storyline's turnout in the months since.Įarlier this week, a recent photo of Wyatt surfaced online, with many fans optimistic of a return due to the former champion appearing to be in the best shape of his career. Wyatt hasn't appeared on WWE television since being defeated by Randy Orton at WrestleMania 37 in April.ĭuring the match, Wyatt's "Fiend" character was distracted by former ally Alexa Bliss, which led to Orton hitting an RKO and earning the pinfall victory. We wish him the best in all his future endeavors," the company wrote on its official website. "WWE has come to terms on the release of Bray Wyatt. WWE announced the release of multi-time World Champion Bray Wyatt on Saturday (July 31) after 12 years with the company.
