6. Bray Wyatt = Abraham
Theres a reason that Judaism, Christianity and Islam are collectively called the Abrahamic religions: their prophets and origins all trace back to Abraham, the first patriarch of the Semitic religions. Abraham was told by God to leave his fathers home and settle in what became known as Canaan. He parted onto his followers a new message about how to live, and was said to have received messages from God on how Abrahams children were His chosen people. Looking at Bray Wyatts character, one can see the parallels between Wyatt and Abraham. Like Abraham, Wyatt has a unique worldview that distinguishes him from the overwhelming majority of his fellow WWE superstars. He sees the truth in a different way, and preaches his mind like gospel to anyone who will listen. Hes also considered a father figure of sorts to his followers, which represents Abrahams status as a patriarch. Theres also his Familys strange association with sheep, and Abraham (along with the many prophets that have come after him) have been described as shepherds guiding their flock towards a new life. While its safe to say that Wyatt isnt an actual prophet trying to convert people to a new belief, his messianic statements and loyal followers do a great job of conjuring up images of the patriarch Abraham.
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