The Eater of Worlds’ Potential Shift: How Wyatt Nearly Graced AEW Before His WWE Homecoming.
Bray Wyatt, fondly known as the “Eater of Worlds,” stirred the wrestling realm with his return to WWE at Extreme Rules. Before this electrifying comeback, Wyatt’s release from WWE in 2021 had fans and pundits alike speculating about his next wrestling destination. As recent revelations suggest, Wyatt was on the cusp of making a debut in AEW prior to his WWE resurgence.
Post his iconic match with Randy Orton at WrestleMania 37, Wyatt took a hiatus from WWE TV, leading to his eventual release in July 2021. This departure left fans in disbelief. As the wrestling community buzzed with predictions about his next move, Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter shed light on Wyatt’s near-debut in AEW. Reports even indicated that TNT had earmarked a debut date for Wyatt. However, financial constraints led to the deal’s collapse.
Despite significant interest from other wrestling factions like Impact, AAA, and Japanese groups, Wyatt’s year-long absence from the ring added to the intrigue. Before his WWE return, Wyatt teased fans with a new persona, “Windham6,” on social media. Yet, he reverted to his renowned character, signaling his WWE homecoming. The wrestling world still grapples with the recent news of Wyatt’s untimely demise at 36, leaving behind an unmatched legacy.
