Backstage Update On Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy's WWE Future

Latest on Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy's WWE status following Bray Wyatt's passing.

by Andy H Murray
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Bo Dallas is likely done with WWE following the tragic passing of his brother, Bray Wyatt.

Dave Meltzer reported as much on Wrestling Observer Radio. Dallas, he stated, was specifically brought back to the company to play the Uncle Howdy character alongside his sibling. His usage was "a favor to Bray," in Meltzer's words. While WWE could conceivably use Bo again, it isn't expected.

Dallas was initially released by WWE following a long period of inactivity in April 2021. The promotion ended up bringing him back as Uncle Howdy shortly after Wyatt's own comeback in October 2022, with Dallas playing a prominent role in Bray's storylines - even hitting an elbow drop from a lighting rig during Royal Rumble 2023's Pitch Black match with LA Knight.

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WWE had not booked Dallas in a match during his stint as Uncle Howdy, meaning he has not stepped between the ropes himself since November 2019.

Bray Wyatt was just 36 years old when he passed away on 24 August. WWE's Chief Content Officer, Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, announced the tragic news following a phone call with Wyatt and Dallas' father, Mike Rotunda.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.