Bray Wyatt released by WWE? Clear confusion amid latest update

Bray Wyatt's status in WWE is not looking good. The former Universal Champion's return to the company after almost a year caused a lot of excitement among fans, but he hasn't competed much after his comeback and is currently out of action. Despite all this, it looks like he will remain with the Stamford-based promotion.

The Eater of Worlds was released from WWE in July 2021 but he made his return in October 2022. Since then, Bray Wyatt has wrestled a few times during house shows and once live - against LA Knight at Royal Rumble 2023, which was also the last time fans saw the former champion.

It was subsequently suggested that his absence might have been because of a health issue.

Against that background, it was recently reported that the superstar has been removed from the internal roster, which began speculation that he was no longer part of the company. However, it should be noted that Bray Wyatt is not released by WWE. He is still listed on the company's page, and his removal from the internal roster is presumably to enable writers and producers plan storylines.

This may also be a sign that the star might take longer to return and that there is no creative direction for him at the moment.

Additionally, it was reported by Fightful Select that Wyatt wants to return but that there has been no update regarding his health. RSN's Steve Carrier added that the star is not cleared to compete, and it's unknown until when his hiatus will last.

What was Bray Wyatt doing before his WWE hiatus?

It's well-known that the former Universal Champion wrestled LA Knight at this year's Rumble event. After defeating the current SmackDown star, Wyatt set his sights on another major star.

After the Rumble, Bray announced that he would face the eventual winner of Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, which took place at Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event. The latter won the match in a controversial manner, and it looked like Wyatt and Lashley were headed for a bout at WrestleMania 39.

The two stars began their feud not long after, Bray even briefly bringing back The Firefly Funhouse segment as a way to play mind games with Bobby. Uncle Howdy even got physical with Lashley in some moments.

Unfortunately, a match between the two stars never took place, which seemed to be have been planned for WrestleMania 39. Bobby Lashley appeared at the event, only to pose with his Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy.

It remains to be seen where Bray Wyatt will make his return to television and who he will face upon doing so.