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3 Best Booking Options for Wyatt 6 Faction Ahead of Reported WWE Raw Debut

Philip Lindsey

After weeks of cryptic messages, Uncle Howdy and The Wyatt 6 seem poised to debut on Monday's episode of WWE Raw.

The faction's name started as Bray Wyatt's Twitter handle and a fan theory following his return to WWE in 2022. Some viewers believe it merely referenced the sixth incarnation of the Superstar's persona, and others speculated that it would be a new iteration of The Wyatt Family.

Rumors and predictions about its members ran rampant until Wyatt's death on August 24, 2023.

However, WWE started airing teases similar to the build to the group's return at Extreme Rules on the Raw after WrestleMania 40.

Many believe Bo Dallas will return as Uncle Howdy and form the highly anticipated faction as a tribute to his late brother. The initial QR code offered us the first clue in the form of an acronym, "UEDNJ51A."

Some fans theorized that it's a nod to The Wyatt 6 and the initials of its six members. The U stands for Uncle Howdy, the E for Erick Rowan, the D for Dexter Lumis, the N for Nikki Cross, the J for Joe Gacy, the five and one equals six, and the A is for Alexa Bliss.

That seems to fit as Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported that Dallas, Rowan, Lumis, Cross and Gacey were set to film vignettes this week. This also lines up with the countdown from the latest QR code, which seemingly ends on the Raw following Clash at the Castle.

It's still unclear what Howdy has in store for WWE fans, but this is a great opportunity to celebrate Wyatt's legacy and keep his ideas alive.

Here are three potential options for the rumored faction.

Unmask Uncle Howdy

Let's face it, this faction may be a tough sell for some viewers without Wyatt. His promos and larger-than-life personality could elevate a concept as kooky as The Firefly Funhouse.

Anyone familiar with Dallas' NXT run can attest that he can be incredibly entertaining and funny. It may be a bold move, but Uncle Howdy should reveal himself to be Wyatt's brother and appeal to the audience the same way The Man of 1,000 Truths would.

Longtime fans don't want to see him in hokey makeup or a mask, and they don't need a prolonged mystery. They want to hear from the man behind it and feel his passion and vulnerability as his brother's successor.

Think of how effective Wyatt's promo from the October 14, 2022 episode of SmackDown was. No one could command an audience like him, and this is WWE's chance to give the character similar depth and pathos.

Mirror the Wyatt Family's Raw Debut

Many fans with concerns about The Wyatt 6 remember the cycle of WWE's attempts to push its creator. It would initially pique our interest but eventually become aimless.

To avoid this, Howdy and the group must establish clear motivations. Otherwise, it will devolve into idle threats and endless spooky segments.

In Howdy's original appearances, he seemed driven to force Wyatt to remember who he was and fall victim to his old habits. When he took over WWE's Twitch account, he had a similar message for each potential member of his new faction.

During the group's Raw debut, WWE should progressively air vignettes in which Howdy approaches each member and shows them what he's willing to offer them.

Then, they should attack Karrion Kross and The Final Testament one by one similar to the way The Wyatt Family attacked Kane in 2013.

Why Kross? Well, Howdy should take issue with his attempts to deceive Xavier Woods into following him and breaking up one of the Wyatts' greatest rivals. After all, he doesn't lie to his family; he's offering them the truth and the chance to be their genuine selves.

The Wyatt 6 vs. The Judgment Day

After WrestleMania season, Raw lost Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch. Even more, CM Punk is still recovering from the tricep injury he sustained during the men's Royal Rumble match in January.

The red brand could use a new and interesting storyline to cover for the star power it lost so early in the year. The Judgment Day has been its top stable for so long, and it could use a faction like The Wyatt 6 to play off of.

The group has also been splintering without Ripley. Howdy could expose those growing cracks and effectively replace them as the dominant force on Monday nights.

In fact, it would make sense for The Wyatt 6 to go after the biggest threat on the show and take them out immediately. If Damian Priest loses the World Heavyweight Championship at Clash at the Castle on Saturday, it would be the perfect time to strike.

This would ultimately legitimize them as the next big thing on WWE's flagship show and keep them out of the title picture.

   

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