5 ways Bray Wyatt could emerge from the Lake of Reincarnation

Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy faced one another in the Hardy Compound for the Ultimate Deletion. It was a sleeker version of the clashes we've seen in TNA, adapted into a WWE format. As one would expect, the reaction was quite mixed. Some people loved it and others absolutely detested it.

The finish of the match saw Bray Wyatt submerged in the Lake of Reincarnation. The Lake of Reincarnation is essentially a gimmick change mechanism. We wonder what new persona Bray Wyatt will adopt, in the days that follow.

Bray Wyatt has needed a makeover for a really long time now, considering how stale he had gotten recently. In this article, we shall suggest 5 ways to redeem the talented young man, down from the depths he has sunk into.

Here are 5 new gimmicks that Bray Wyatt can adopt, when he steps out of the Hardy Compound's Lake of Reincarnation.

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#5 As Husky Harris

The only reason this gimmick ranks so low down the list is because of how little fondness Bray Wyatt has for the gimmick. He's gone on record to say that he doesn't even think back fondly about the 'Husky Harris' part of his career. He's described the gimmick as a 'shell' of what he would eventually become. The character inspired Wyatt's creation.

However, considering how poorly Wyatt has been faring these days, maybe a return to his old gimmick could be in order for the man. After all, he was part of a stable with CM Punk, perhaps the most successful Superstar of the modern era. Fans may remember the time quite fondly indeed.

While this may seem like a step back, any kind of reincarnation would benefit Wyatt significantly. The Husky Harris persona may allow him to do a lot more things than usual, and explore creative avenues that the Bray Wyatt character would not really allow him to do.

#4 Transformed into a 'Woken' Warrior

One of the most popular fan theories that's doing the rounds right now concerns the idea of Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt getting together and forming a tag team, that's crazed and deranged. Maybe falling into the Lake of Reincarnation does indeed end the Great War. Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy could become allied at this point. The outcome would be wonderful!

Matt Hardy is a weathered and grizzled veteran who cannot wrestle as well as he once could. Wyatt was never Jeff Hardy in the ring to begin with, and somehow, his in-ring skills pale when compared to the vast plethora of independent talent on the roster. The two men need one another to succeed, in coming months.

Whether Braun Strowman and his mystery partner win the match at WrestleMania, or whether The Bar stands tall, they will have two deranged but legitimate opponents going forward in Wyatt and Hardy.

#3 Adopting his father's classic WWF gimmick

Many WWE Superstars have adopted elements from their fathers. Charlotte Flair dons the robes that Ric Flair made famous. The Usos used to harp on their Samoan heritage, before they went heel.

One could talk about Kurt Angle and Jason Jordan in the same light as well, but we won't insult your intelligence, reader!

Bray Wyatt is the son of the Taxman, IRS, in real life. It would be quite comical and also, in a way, refreshing to see him adopt his father's classic persona and bring it into the modern era.

#2 Emerging as the leader of SAnitY

We can perhaps universally agree that Bray Wyatt is at his best when he's leading a stable. With Harper, Rowan and Strowman by his side, he seemed unstoppable. Without their assistance, he seems like a shell of the man that he once was. Luckily, there's yet another stable waiting in the wings.

SAnitY has done it all in NXT. They're waiting to be called up and to unleash chaos in the main roster. As gifted and charismatic as Eric Young is, the stable could really benefit from an alliance with The Eater of Worlds.

The dip in the lake of reincarnation could introduce Bray Wyatt to these agents of chaos and evil. They can tip the balance against Matt Hardy's 'Woken Warriors' in the Great War, which in all likelihood, is certainly far from over.

#1 As Sister Abigail

Remember the Sister Abigail gimmick that Bray Wyatt was supposed to bring forth during his feud with Finn Balor? Unfortunately, the program never came to be because Wyatt was diagnosed with a viral infection. We all wondered where the gimmick went away. The answer is, at least, clear.

It is quite likely that Bray Wyatt will emerge from the Lake of Reincarnation as Sister Abigail. This could add a whole new dimension to their feud and lead to a WrestleMania match. While the idea may fail for sure, it'll certainly be interesting to see how it does eventually work out.

So there you have it, guys. These are, in essence, five new gimmicks or shifts in character that Bray Wyatt could soon adapt.

Which one is your favourite?

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