The Uncle Howdy character brought a lot of mystery and intrigue to Bray Wyatt during his final run in WWE, but the gimmick never truly got explored due to Wyatt’s unfortunate passing. However, Bo Dallas – the man behind Howdy, was kept under a WWE contract and is reportedly set to return shortly.
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WWE has been dropping teases that the mysterious character will be returning, and all signs are pointing to him continuing Wyatt’s legacy. Considering everything surrounding him, there is a good chance that something special can be created here, and that is why WWE needs to focus on who Howdy should target first.
Bronson Reed Could Be The First Target
WWE Has Teased This As A Possibility
- Bronson Reed won the Andre The Giant Memorial battle royal in 2024
- Reed has been getting pushed under Triple H’s leadership
WWE originally teased the idea of Uncle Howdy returning to WWE at the end of the excellent documentary, “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal.” However, on the WWE Raw after WWE WrestleMania 40 that continued, and it was most noticeable during a Bronson Reed segment.
He was doing a pre-tape when things began flickering, which was something WWE did a lot for Bray Wyatt. While it could just be a tease that Howdy is coming back and more mayhem is expected, it might have been done to signal that he is coming for Bronson Reed first.
There’s History With LA Knight
He Was Bray Wyatt’s Final Rival
- Knight has a history with Uncle Howdy
- He had Bray Wyatt’s last match
WWE is likely going to tap into the real-life bond of Bo Dallas and Bray Wyatt with the Uncle Howdy character, and because of that going after Wyatt’s final rival would make sense. LA Knight and Wyatt had a decent feud, in which Howdy got involved in several times.
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That would make it easy from a storytelling perspective to plug Howdy back into television. WWE has previous footage to use and explain, plus Knight is a popular character which would give the returning gimmick an ideal springboard from the start.
Challenging Logan Paul Would Get Attention
He’s The Ideal Heel To Get Any Babyface Over
- Paul is the current United States Champion
- Paul only works a part-time schedule
Considering all of the emotion behind a potential Uncle Howdy return there is a very good chance that he will be a top babyface from the start. If that is the case then it would be in WWE’s best interest to have him feud against a top heel to ensure that he gets the biggest reactions possible.
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Right now there are few better heels in WWE than Logan Paul. The celebrity has become a wrestling sensation immediately, taking to the business faster than most. It would give Paul a challenge to work with a supernatural character while creating a babyface monster to chase down someone fans dislike.
Dominik Mysterio Would Get Fans Interested
He’s Established Himself As A Top WWE Superstar
- Mysterio is a member of The Judgment Day
- He’d be a perfect heel to go against a new babyface
Dominik Mysterio would fall into a similar category as Logan Paul in the sense that he’s a top heel who fans love to hate, making him a perfect rival for Uncle Howdy if he is going to be a babyface character. WWE is likely to want Howdy in a prominent role, without being in a main event spot straight away as it’s important to see the fan’s reaction to him.
That is why Mysterio would be a brilliant opponent as he’s someone who can tell great stories and is a major star within the business right now. His cowardly heel character is something that would work well against Howdy, being able to put over the fear factor.
He Could Renew His Issues With Bobby Lashley
WWE Could Provide Partners For Uncle Howdy
- Howdy and Wyatt did tease a feud with Bobby Lashley in the past
- WWE could add more characters to Howdy’s presentation
Bray Wyatt was notorious for having lots of people by his side, whether it was the Wyatt Family or his puppets, and there’s no reason why Uncle Howdy cannot be the same. It would make sense to do that if WWE wants to tap into Wyatt’s history, with Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss both being viable options.
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That is why a feud against Bobby Lashley could be on the cards. Seeing him and The Street Profits work together against Howdy and some of his friends would be a great way to establish the returning WWE Superstar
He Could End Up Attacking Chad Gable
The Alpha Academy Star Is Being Pushed
- Gable is the leader of Alpha Academy
- This angle could keep Gable regularly involved on television
Chad Gable is someone that WWE is putting a lot of effort into at the moment, especially with his recent heel turn. Inside the ring, Gable is a tremendous wrestler and that could lead to some fantastic matches between him and Uncle Howdy.
While it’s unknown if Howdy’s character will be face or heel, having him target a newly turned Gable with his own version of Team Angle could be interesting.
