3 Ways WWE could keep The Fiend interesting over time

The Fiend is arguably one of the greatest characters to grace professional wrestling in recent memory. Just when we thought he was done and dusted, the creative genius of Bray Wyatt came up with a whole new character that is based on hurting those who inflicted pain upon him in the past.

A deranged sociopath running a children's show, who keeps saying "Remember, fireflies. I'll light the way and all you have to do... is let me in." It's brilliant.

After reinventing himself, it didn't take long for Bray Wyatt to claim the top spot in the company. He won the Universal title from Seth Rollins in his third match at Crown Jewel 2019. According to reports, he is currently the No.1 merchandise seller in WWE.

The company has definitely hit a jackpot with this character, but with already winning the Universal Championship and with a character of this kind, what creative decisions could WWE make to ensure that The Fiend doesn't get stale and stays on top of the mountain?

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#3 Live Firefly Fun House segments

Firefly Fun House is where Bray Wyatt gathers all his 'fireflies' and interacts with them in a way that sends a message to The Fiend's victims.

The concept of Firefly Fun House has been the same since its introduction but with amazing acting and creativity, Bray Wyatt has managed to keep our eyes locked in during all the episodes.

These segments are recorded and shown on the screen. When Seth Rollins burned down the Firefly Fun House, Wyatt asked Rollins, "How did you find it? Are you dead?" which left the fans confused of its existence.

Also, I wanted you to know @WWERollins, I forgive you. It is my nature to do so, no matter how how upset I get. Not everyone here feels this way, however. Quick question: How did you find it?Are you dead?

— Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) October 15, 2019

The Firefly Fun House Wyatt and The Fiend are portrayed as two different personalities and the current Universal Champion always refers to his alter-ego as "he". The puppets from the Firefly Fun house made a discreet cameo backstage in June, but the friendly show host Bray Wyatt has not made a live appearance on WWE TV yet. He always delivers a message from the screen that is usually followed by his alter-ego, The Fiend, launching an attack.

Having Bray Wyatt appearing live in the ring would certainly be a breath of fresh air going forward. Wyatt interacting with his opponent face to face and suddenly changing into The Fiend to decimate him could make a good addition to The Fiend's wide repertoire.

#2 An Ally/Follower

The Wyatt Family

Since turning into a children's show host, Bray Wyatt only surrounds himself with his 'fireflies' and claims that The Fiend is there to protect them. It is very clear that The Fiend doesn't need anyone by his side right now, but in the future, introducing a follower could prove to be a good move for the character.

When Bray Wyatt was going to announce a brand new member of the Firefly Fun House, many fans thought it would be Liv Morgan, who will be repackaged as Sister Abigail and join Bray Wyatt.

Apparently that didn't turn out to be true, but the idea certainly makes sense.

It isn't necessary to introduce a character that is related to Wyatt's past; a completely different one could also help to elevate The Fiend. Apart from Liv Morgan, another good option could be Bo Dallas, who is the real-life brother of Bray Wyatt. Bo Dallas currently tags with Curtis Axel as a part of The B-Team, but with the tag team not working out, Dallas could definitely use a change of character.

#1 Introduce a weakness to the character

Is The Fiend indestructible?

The Fiend has been a monster so far. His opponents are yet to find a way to keep him down for a three-count. The Fiend has soaked up everything his opponents threw at him. Finishers, weapons, you name it. However, how long can The Fiend incapacitate his opponents without letting anything affect him?

Introducing a weakness can bring a lot of excitement to the character. People online have come up with theories that The Fiend draws power from the red light that surrounds the arena during his matches. Even Bray Wyatt himself dropped a hint after winning the Universal title on Twitter. He said,

You can’t kill it. Under the red light...the Zombie man rules the Universe #YowieWowie pic.twitter.com/MqV8L1rgqb

— Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) October 31, 2019

It should be interesting to see when someone finally founds a loophole in The Fiend's strengths and we could finally see the monster vulnerable for the first time.