The WWE Universe is once again buzzing over Uncle Howdy and The Wyatt Sicks as their SmackDown domination kicks into high gear. The Bray Wyatt-inspired faction has captivated the industry since debuting last year, but its biggest swerve could be in the works with talks of Bo Dallas making a massive transformation into The Fiend picking up steam.
The Wyatt Sicks finally arrived on WWE SmackDown in late May after being transferred months earlier to wrap their debut stint on RAW. Uncle Howdy aka Bo Dallas, Joe Gacy aka Huskus the Pig Boy, Dexter Lumis aka Mercy the Buzzard, Erick Rowan aka Ramblin’ Rabbit, and Nikki Cross aka Abby the Witch immediately began feuding with various SmackDown tag teams, and now they are focused on championship gold.
The Eater of Worlds left his mark on WWE in major ways. Bray Wyatt’s legacy has lived on, thanks to his brother Bo and company officials. Various references and symbols for The Eater of Worlds often appear in the storylines, and fans were quick to point out ways that Uncle Howdy has paid tribute to The Fiend in recent weeks, fueling rumors of The Wyatt Sicks leader transforming into his brother’s wildly-popular gimmick, as seen below.
Uncle Howdy/Bo Dallas is slowly transforming into Bray Wyatt/The Fiend, but in his own unique way. ⭕️#BrayWyatt#TheWyattOG#Smackdown#Raw#WWE#UncleHowdy#RevelInWhatYouAre#TheFiend#RIPBrayWyatt#WindhamRotunda#BoDallaspic.twitter.com/CTsx6KW165
— The Wyatt OG | Wyatt Sicks ⭕️ (@SOAismyReligion) June 28, 2025
Rumors and speculation about Uncle Howdy’s plans have picked up since mid-June. The teasers related to The Fiend seemingly continued on SmackDown as The Wyatt Sicks secured a big victory.
Uncle Howdy Rumored To Bring The Fiend Back On WWE SmackDown
Uncle Howdy and The Wyatt Sicks moved forward with their war against SmackDown’s tag team division on Friday’s taped episode of the blue brand. After various teams helped the Street Profits retain the WWE Tag Team Championship over Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy via DQ the week before, Bo Dallas’ sinister faction got payback.
Howdy, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, and Erick Rowan teamed up on SmackDown to defeat Chris Sabin, Johnny Gargano, Berto, and Montez Ford in just under 11 minutes. The chaotic melee was a hot topic of discussion among the WWE Universe for multiple reasons, including additions to Howdy’s attire seen in the screenshots below. This fueled the debate on whether Bo would bring back The Fiend.
Uncle howdy has a new fiend gunlet and the fiend pants parts and the back ⭕️ pic.twitter.com/kuzmRzVLqX
— uncle howdy dreads ⭕️🎩 (@javion213813) July 5, 2025
Next Friday’s SmackDown is the final show before SNME XL and Evolution II. The live episode will see Gacy and Lumis challenge the Street Profits with the WWE Tag Team Championship on the line.