Bray Wyatt's passing didn't just rob the world of a great man, but so many mind-blowing creative moments also never came to pass. Wyatt was deep into an angle with his real-life brother, Bo Dallas under that Uncle Howdy mask, but even after Wyatt's passing, Dallas is still with the company.
Bo Dallas' WWE Status Revealed
When Bray Wyatt faced health problems last year, WWE removed him and his brother Bo Dallas from television. Initially, there was hope for their return together after Wyatt's recovery. Sadly, this expectation was shattered when Wyatt passed away at 36 due to a heart attack during sleep.
PW Insider Elite has now confirmed that, despite being inactive, Dallas remains an employee of the company. He is still on their payroll, even though he is not booked in a current television storyline.
Bo Dallas had a 13-year run with WWE, ending in an April 2021 release due to budgetary cuts. His last in-ring appearance was in November 2019. Initially, WWE cited a lack of creative plans for his absence.
However, Dallas later revealed a broken neck, leading to his hiatus for recovery. His unexpected return in 2022 as Uncle Howdy surprised many fans.
While unconfirmed, it is reported that internal speculation suggests Wyatt, who had recently returned to WWE at the time, might have influenced Dallas's re-hiring. Sadly, Howdy and Wyatt never had much time together in the ring.
Who is Bo Dallas?
Bo Dallas' real name is Taylor Michael Rotunda. He is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda, who wrestled as IRS, and the brother of Windham Rotunda, who we all knew as Bray Wyatt. That family connection continued until the end, as their Uncle Howdy storyline never had a chance to really play out as they envisioned it.
Dallas is still under WWE contract, but it's unknown whether WWE will ever use the Uncle Howdy character again. I asked a couple of months ago when this rumor first surfaced, and I was told by multiple members of the creative team that, at the time, there is and was no talk of bringing Uncle Howdy back.
WWE Is Taking Care of Bray Wyatt's Family
WWE has taken great care of Bray Wyatt's family since his passing. JoJo Offerman is receiving 100% of the proceeds from all of his merchandise that they sell. The company made this declaration shortly after news of his passing broke.
Wyatt was also put under a Legends Contract to ensure that the company will continue providing for his family for a very long time to come.
Our thoughts are still with JoJo Offerman, Bray's children, and his family. He is gone, but his name will live on forever.
