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Hey guys, SRS here. To make up for my lack of Q&A this week, I thought I'd post this. If you have a question about Bray Wyatt and his WWE release, I'll answer them if I have one -- in the replies


A couple of ground rules. Please do not speculate about mental health, personal life, and please no "he got released but this person didn't" stuff. We try not to get down like that here. 

UPDATE: let's not make this opinion based. Thanks!

Comments

Anonymous

Is he able to use the eater of worlds character just with a different name?

Luke Jaggers

I’m assuming WWE owns everything about the fiend correct? Meaning if he did wrestle somewhere else he wouldn’t be able to use it

Anonymous

Is this a one-off release or are other releases imminent?

Snackyy

What’s his no compete clause status?

Ian Beausejour

This man SRS looking for extra work 🤣

Anonymous

Any chance he's later brought back on a cheaper contract like Samao Joe?

Anonymous

Talent reaction towards the news?

Anonymous

Any truth to the rumor bray was told to be back by august and he said he wasn’t ready so they let him go?

Anonymous

I know they said “budget cuts” but do you think this decision was mutual?

Anonymous

Where do you think we’ll see Bray Wyatt next? I’m hoping doing horror films

Anonymous

If he does continue to wrestle after the release, do you believe NJPW be on the table? I think his style fits extremely well over there if he chose so

Anonymous

Did Bray's release seem to come as a surprise to those you've heard from? I know reports are that his name was at least discussed in earlier releases.

Anonymous

Dream opponents going forward in your opinion?

raymond moore

With him planning on coming back in August, were there solid plans in place for his continuing story? Or was that just a date thrown out to figure out where they were going upon his return?

Anonymous

What plans did they have for him next month?

Nicholai Crees

Hey SRS, Bray seems like just another in a list of talent who were unhappy with creative/the fan base saw WWE drop the ball with creatively to be released. Is budget cuts becoming synonymous with creative differences at this point? Apologies if not Bray specific enough

Anonymous

Is it a injury related release

Kevin Wilkes.

His theme song i read was written by the band Code Orange, can he use it in other places?

Ryan Martins

Is there more to his release then just " budget cuts" did he ask for his release himself?

Anonymous

Do you think they started phasing out Bray Wyatt from The Fiend, (full bodysuit, insistent terminology, ex: The Fiend and not “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt) because they knew he was leaving and they want to put someone else in the role?

Anonymous

In your opinion is it actually budget cuts, or something like Braun, where he had a big contract, that they dont want to pay anymore? Or maybe something creativly?

Shawn Murray

Do you think his creative mind will translate elsewhere?

fightful

Not good! A lot of frustration, I'll have a full report on it tomorrow

some trades

So if they're citing budget cuts, how big was Bray's contract exactly? was he making in the Strowman/Lana amount?

Anonymous

Was he seeking a release and is he planning on taking the full 90 day non-compete?

Anonymous

Did the backlash from the release prevent any other releases being announced?

The Shining Polaris

90 - day non compete or something different/ exact date when he free to wrestle

Anonymous

I would love to see him in AEW/NJPW but feel he may retire. What's your initial think and your opinion?

fightful

Probably doing something creatively, then wrestling for AEW/IMPACT

e d

was bray being off tv for so long prior to release a wwe thing or a bray thing

Anonymous

To your knowledge has he expressed a desire to continue wrestling?

Anonymous

Do you think that his release has more to do with him being protective of his character? Feels like the budget cut route was an easier way to justify his release.

ItsWildBoy

Do you think Triple H can work magic again like with Joe and bring him back to NXT?

Mathew Rykiel

When is Bray’s non compete up?

Cameron

Would you like to see a Malachi Black story or maybe a Matt hardy reunion his options are unlimited wwe really dropped the ball here

raymond moore

With Johnny Ace delivering the news and texting talent about it, is he disliked or is he seen as just a messenger?

Anonymous

What company do you think would be the best fit for his creativity? I would love an evolution of a Fiend-like character in AEW or Impact.

Anonymous

Did some kind of tension between Bray and WWE lead to the release?

Preet

Hey SRS. Did you hear about any specific plans they had for him at Summerslam?

Garrick Knight

is the Dark Order the natural progression here?

Anonymous

Do you think Bray can work in AEW? I think he can cause he’d have more control, and wouldn’t be forced to do lame supernatural stuff

Anonymous

In your personal opinion. Where do you believe Bray fits in best? If he decides to return to wrestling. And do you think he would modify his character again? Or go back to cult leader Bray? Under a different name of course…

Anonymous

Was there ever a chance of him beating Taker at Mania 31? He carried that feud and it felt that should’ve been a changing of the guard moment…

Coby Galenzoski

I don't know if this was stated or not In favour or against it but did Bray ask for his release? And if it not how long did he have left in his contract?

Anonymous

Any idea on his non-compete status?

Anonymous

What do you think was Bray Wyatt/Fiend’s best moment in WWE?

Angel “The New Guy” Gonzalez

Has there been people in the know for a while or was this a sudden move after being unable to come up with an agreement on character and future plans by both parties? This seems to be bray actually imposing his value and the company being unwilling to allow more control of those things possibly. All of that - can’t wait to see what he does next. Only got back into wrestling with All In and didn’t enjoy WWE until I saw this fiend guy. - Even made me get the network to watch his older stuff. Threw me off after the HIAC and haven’t really looked back unless he was involved.

Alexis

Can he use “He’s got the whole world” song?

tony Cruz

90 days?

Ray Callahan Jr

Fully aware of "wreckless speculation" do you think a trio of Bray/Braun/Rowan would make sense somewhere? I'd love to see the Wyatt Family done properly with Bray in charge. Impact seems like they'd fit perfectly with being open to something like that.

Anonymous

Is his wife Jojo still employed with WWE?

Anonymous

Why was Bray not included in the previous group of releases? Seems odd to release him after the Q2 earnings report.

Anonymous

Considering the report that Wyatt was being "protective of his character", do you think creative control will be the key deciding factor in where he ends up next? We've heard about certain talent putting creative control of their character at the forefront of negotiations with AEW, I feel like this could be the case with promotions looking to recruit Wyatt in the future.

Randy Moss

Chances brady could be headed to AEW??

Anonymous

Do you think Bray is the biggest loss for wwe thus far in terms of releases? I can’t believe they let a genius like him go.

Anonymous

I know he'd never do it, but could Windham Rotunda buy the rights to the Bray Wyatt/Fiend character? How much would it cost him?

Anonymous

Do have any idea about what the plan was for his return or were details just that we was planning a return? Felt like a chapter without a proper conclusion after the WM match.

Matt Payne

Is Jojo still employed?

Anonymous

What company do you believe would be the best fit for him if he wants to continue wrestling after his non-compete is up?

Jules Mac

Does he "own". The Fiend gimmick?

Anonymous

Do you think investors would care about his release considering the amount of money that was and could have been made going forward with the fiend title, mask, potential burned mask, lantern etc. would they have any say in possibly rehiring Bray if both sides agree?

Anonymous

Do they plan to continue using The Fiend character?

Jules Mac

The wording, "come to terms on his release"... Do you think he asked to be released?

Jack Murphy

Do you think bray could fit in AEW considering it is a work rate promotion. The only great bray match I can remember was against Bryan at RR 2014

Bryant Heath

Was there a specific reason why The Wyatt family didn’t turn babyface after Wrestlemania 32?

Anonymous

Do you think Bray’s release has a likely impact on Braun’s decision going forward? We know he’s had talks with both AEW and WWE for a return. But it feels like whatever interest he had in WWE is dwindling after the social media teasing and him accepting bookings (which require a contract) for 2022.

Anonymous

Thanks SRS for this extra opportunity! Do you think Bray could pivot a little bit to being a manager that wrestles similar to Kevin Sullivan? I think that role could add a lot to Tommy End or maybe to Braun if he goes somewhere else, or to a few others in NJPW.

Anonymous

Did he know it was coming?

Danny Valentin

Not a question but if you talk to him let him know he's got lots of fans who haven't forgotten about him and are ready to support him in his next venture

Anonymous

Have you seen MVP’s tweet about the situation and if so what’s your thoughts?

Anonymous

Is there any possibility NXT picks him up like they did for Samoa Joe?

Anonymous

Was anybody else considered to be released instead of Bray (not specific names just in general) and if so, any idea why Bray was chosen to get cut?

fightful

I just heard a tentative return was planned. Some interesting pitches were coming, but that's interesting on paper

John S

Have you heard if Bray was actively pushing for new creative ideas recently prior to his release?

fightful

Personally, I think that was intentional. Any investor worth a damn knows he's valuable

tony Cruz

90 days?

Joetourious

Do you think AEW would become WWE lite by hiring him? I see it as an “oh well” situation because Bray’s merch is money. Lastly, I was discussing this with my fiancé who also watches and I said I felt they haven’t released someone this important without disciplinary reasons ever (excluding this year like Strowman). Can you think of anyone this crazy?

Jose Bautista

As many just wanna know if he asked for his own release. Then of course if there's a 90 day

Anonymous

Internally, do you have a sense of how they can continue to justify “budget cuts” as their reasoning…when they just posted a 20% year-to-year increase in revenue and are bringing back big-ticket acts like Goldberg and Cena?

Anonymous

Lots of (stupid) suggestions of him leading Dark Order on AEW. But could you see him doing a one off in Rochester assuming they do a Brodie Lee celebration show. Think it might be a pretty crazy/touching moment

Tony Bologna

Do we know anything about the process for talent cuts? Is there a list that goes around and if so who has a say? Thanks for all the hard work SRS

Anonymous

Not about him, but what is the locker room morale like right now? It has to be like walking on eggshells.

Anonymous

Do you find it odd that he was the only talent released today? Could there be more releases coming or was this a case of "Bray was on our list before, lets just do it now"?

Anonymous

Do you know if he was well-liked by writers/executives? Or was there any "falling out" over the way The Fiend has been handled over the last year?

Anonymous

Why does wwe love killing moral? I get if someone wants out or if contracts expire but it just seems like this wwe is a machine that just keeps moving no matter the consequences

Anonymous

If AEW do sign Bray, is it possible we can see Black and Bray into a team and have a more scary characters development?

Raul Ortega

Do you think you end up back in WWE like Joe did but maybe more in a producer role? If not, who's the best fit

Anonymous

Everyone has already asked everything id wanna know, so just wanted to say thanks for all the awesome work srs! You da real mvp

Anonymous

Will you be attempting to set up an interview with him? Also was there any heat from him toward WWE regarding the releases of his Dad and brother earlier?

Elaquent

Do you think live crowds will take it out on Alexa

Anonymous

Do you know about the backstage morale from any higher ups after bray's release?

fightful

Hey guys, ending this. Thanks!

Anonymous

He’s 34. Why would he quit wrestling when he’s in the best shape of his life?

Raul Ortega

No. These are main event ready guys that are not too far past their prime. Or undercard guys being pushed to the moon