3 Reasons why Bray Wyatt will be fighting instead of The Fiend at WWE TLC

Bray Wyatt, arguably the most interesting Superstar in WWE today, is set to wrestle at TLC, but he will not bring his alter-ego The Fiend. Bray Wyatt will step in the ring for the first time since making his return after WrestleMania 35. However, the Universal Champion will not put his title on the line at TLC, as it will be a non-title bout.

The Fiend faced Daniel Bryan at Survivor Series and decimated the leader of the Yes Movement. As the feud continued after Survivor Series, it looked like the two men could collide again at TLC, but a major twist happened on SmackDown last week. While Bryan was absent from the Blue Brand last week, The Miz decided to fill Bryan's void. Bray Wyatt and The Miz will now lock horns in a non-title bout this Sunday at TLC.

Let's analyze three reasons why Bray Wyatt will be competing instead of The Fiend at TLC.

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#3 The Bray Wyatt character will wrestle sporadically

Although Bray Wyatt re-debuted with his new character eight months ago, he has always been relegated to the Firefly Fun House, delivering stirring segments with the Fun House's other characters. Being the anchorman of the Firefly Fun House, Wyatt hasn't yet had the opportunity of enter the ring, but things will change at TLC.

Bray Wyatt is not the only Superstar to have a dangerous alter ego. Finn Balor is one prime example, who also has a split personality. Before returning to NXT, Balor was a babyface on the main roster for three years, and he fought as himself as well as his alter-ego The Demon. While Finn Balor had a decent record, The Demon was unbeaten on the main roster.

With the non-title match at TLC, WWE could be planning the same thing for Bray Wyatt. Besides The Fiend, the Bray Wyatt character might step in the ring sporadically, making things even more interesting for fans.

#2 To prove that the Firefly Fun House Bray Wyatt isn't a good guy

Bray Wyatt presents himself as a babyface in Firefly Fun House

Bray Wyatt completely rekindled himself, coming back with a new character as a host of Firefly Fun House. The family-friendly Fire Fun House segments are entertaining, and Bray Wyatt certainly looks like a babyface, and stands in stark contrast to his alter-ego The Fiend. Nevertheless, the perception changed last week, and a completely different side of Wyatt was revealed.

Taking mind games to a new level, Wyatt showed off a picture of The Miz and his family. When a worried Miz called his wife Maryse to check on her, he found an edited picture of his family with Bray Wyatt. The Miz was then attacked by the Universal Champion. In fact, it was the first appearance Bray Wyatt has made outside the Firefly Fun House since his post-WrestleMania return.

As the host of Firefly Fun House, Bray Wyatt was considered a babyface, different from his old character and The Fiend. Given his actions on SmackDown last week, it is now proven that he is just a reflection of The Fiend, wearing the mask of a good guy on Firefly Fun House.

#1 To save The Fiend for a big pay-per-view like Royal Rumble

The Fiend and Daniel Bryan in action

The Fiend and Daniel Bryan already locked horns at Survivor Series, which is known as one of the big four pay-per-views. Even though Bryan manifested grit and determination against The Fiend, the latter proved too much for the 5-time WWE Champion. Since Bray Wyatt will take on The Miz at TLC, the rematch between Bryan and The Fiend should take place at the first pay-per-view of the new year, Royal Rumble.

Royal Rumble is also considered one of the biggest events of the year, as it is a stepping stone towards WrestleMania. A number of colossal battles took place at Royal Rumble, and the Universal Championship match between The Fiend and Daniel Bryan would be a notable addition to the event.

Bryan could go through a huge character change, hinting it on SmackDown two weeks ago, when he was sabotaged by The Fiend. A helpless Bryan was dragged under the ring by The Fiend, and had his hair pulled out, suggesting a possible new look for Bryan. If Bryan rejuvenates himself and comes back with new tenacity and a brand new look, Royal Rumble could be an ideal place to make a return to the squared circle, and the Universal Championship rematch could turn out to be a monumental bout.