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FIRST SIGN THE FORMER BRAY WYATT IS RETURNING TO PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING

By Mike Johnson on 2022-06-25 13:24:00

Windham Rotunda, aka former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt filed to trademark the name "Wyatt 6" on 6/21.

The trademark filing was for the following realms, indicating that the possibility of a return to professional wrestling is inching ever closer:

-Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services in the nature of live visual and audio performances by an actor; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestling, sports entertainment personality, and actor; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestling, sports entertainment personality, and actor; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestling, sports entertainment personality, and actor; Personal appearances by an actor as a spokesperson for entertainment and education purposes; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestling, sports entertainment personality, and actor in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.

- Hats; Shirts; Sweatshirts; Bandanas; Hooded sweatshirts.

WWE announced they released Wyatt back in July 2021 with the following statement: "WWE has come to terms on the release of Bray Wyatt. We wish him the best in all his future endeavors."

Wyatt had not appeared for the company since Wrestlemania 37.  Prior to that Wrestlemania, Wyatt last performed in January 2021 in a pre-taped bout against Randy Orton.  He was slated to defeat Orton at Wrestlemania 37 but that finish was changed over the course of Mania weekend.  Wyatt had disappeared from the company's internal roster weeks priot to the announcement there had been no official stance on his status with the company.  At the time, Wyatt had not commented much on social media in recent months beyond telling the audience he missed them. 

The grandson of WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Mulligan and the son of all time great Mike Rotunda, Wyatt, real name Windham Rotunda, signed with WWE back in 2009 when he and his brother, who performed as Bo Dallas, signed WWE developmental deals and debuted for FCW, the WWE developmental territory at the time.     During his time as The Fiend version of the Wyatt character, Bray Wyatt was among the top merchandise movers for the company, specifically in the action figure realm.

Since departing WWE, Wyatt stayed away from professional wrestling with the exception of a few convention signing appearances.  He has worked on at least one film project over the last year.

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