WWE has cut more than 20 wrestlers in a post‑WrestleMania round of roster releases. The group called the Wyatt Sicks lost every member, ending a tribute faction that began after Bray Wyatt’s death.
What happened
On April 24, WWE announced a new round of releases. More than 20 superstars were let go. Among the names were Kairi Sane and Aleister Black. The most notable news was that every member of the Wyatt Sicks was released: Uncle Howdy, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, and Erick Rowan.
How the Wyatt Sicks began
The Wyatt Sicks formed as a tribute to Windham Rotunda, known in WWE as Bray Wyatt. Bray died unexpectedly on August 24, 2023, at age 36. He was a former world champion and one of WWE’s most creative performers. In his final months on screen he appeared with a masked figure called Uncle Howdy.
The full faction made a dramatic debut on the June 17, 2024 edition of Raw. The debut was startling and got a strong reaction from fans and social media. WWE presented the group as a spooky, cinematic act meant to honor Bray Wyatt’s style.
Why the faction did not last
Despite strong presentation, the Wyatt Sicks struggled as an in‑ring group. Critics and fans said the faction felt like a tribute act that never grew beyond the initial shock. When matches began, the group often lost the aura they had during entrances and cinematic segments.
Uncle Howdy was revealed to be Bo Dallas, Bray Wyatt’s brother. While Dallas is a capable performer, the character did not match Bray Wyatt’s presence. Members like Nikki Cross, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, and Dexter Lumis never received meaningful singles pushes or character work. For many weeks the group repeatedly feuded with the MFTs, which gave the impression of the same storyline on repeat. That feud became a sign that WWE did not plan long‑term development for the faction.
Legacy and next steps
The Wyatt Sicks kept Bray Wyatt’s memory in the spotlight for a time, and that deserves recognition. But WWE did not build the members into distinct stars. The faction became one of the big “what ifs” in recent WWE history: a project with clear potential that never found a lasting direction.
UFCcoverage will continue to follow where the released wrestlers go next. Some may land in other promotions or return to WWE later. For now, the Wyatt Sicks exist as a short chapter in the post‑Bray Wyatt era of WWE.
